By Deborah Westergaard, M.D. Pain Experts Severe back pain doesn’t just affect your body—it disrupts your entire life. A dashing gentleman I’ve known for years recently reminded me of this. He reached out, desperate for relief from debilitating back pain that was keeping him from doing the things he loved most: hiking, skiing, and embracing his active lifestyle. Having reached a stage in life where he finally had the time and resources to pursue his passions, this pain was w