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Who runs Disc Surgery Alternatives, how pages are written and reviewed, and how the site is funded.

  • Reviewed by Dr James Bristol, MD, PhD
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Medically reviewed by Dr James Bristol, MD, PhD · Updated 2026-11-14

Disc Surgery Alternatives is a free patient-education site about back pain, disc problems and sciatica. We explain what the evidence says about each option, from exercise to surgery, in plain language, and help people who want regenerative treatment in Bangkok reach a doctor.

How we write

How we are funded

If a patient chooses treatment at our partner clinic in Bangkok, the clinic pays us a referral fee. See our referral disclosure. This never changes what the evidence pages say.

How the free MRI review works

1

Answer 4 questions

Takes 30 seconds. No sign-up.

2

Send your MRI

A photo of the report is enough.

3

A doctor replies

Which options could fit your back, including non-surgical ones.

Free guide · Step 1 of 2

Before disc surgery: the 7-step back relief plan

Which non-surgical options could fit your back, from exercise to injections and stem cells, and the red flags that mean surgery now. Free on WhatsApp.

Step 2 of 2

Last step: do you have an MRI or scan report?

If yes, a doctor reviews it for free and tells you whether regenerative or other non-surgical options could suit you.

WhatsApp opens with your message ready. Tap send, then tap the paperclip to attach your report or photos.