I have a couple of dislodged discs, which cause the right arm to go numb sometimes. My GP referred me to one of the top surgeons for spin surgery, especially a

I have a couple of dislodged discs, which cause the right arm to go numb sometimes. My GP referred me to one of the top surgeons for spin surgery, especially at the top of the spine, where cutting it up is the most risky. After prescribing an MRI and given that the numbness is occasional and that the pain is minimal his suggestion for cutting me up was a clear NO! This gives me a lot of respect and instills trust in an expert who provides me with advise, which runs counter towards his business model. I hope that the situation clears itself with occasional physical therapy and exercise. But if it gets worse it's fantastic to have one of the foremost experts in the field, who can perform the surgery at your disposal (and adequate insurance to pay for him). To make a long story short: It seems that my doc very much agrees with Nassim Taleb.