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Surgeon advocates walking to alleviate back pain

MIAMI — Back pain? Most people reach for an aspirin or an Aleve, get a cortisone shot or a massage, take to bed or take a day off. Many turn to narcotic prescriptions.

But orthopedic surgeon and back expert Dr. Mark Brown says not to do any of the above. Instead: Get a sound diagnosis....

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