This book empowers you with the knowledge necessary to make the right decision for your spinal issues and back and leg pain. It will inform you with up-to-date information about the complex spinal issues millions face each day and the treatments available to live a pain-free life. Back surgery horror stories are being replaced with stories like Kathleen's Minimally Invasive XLIF procedure. Her journey from her injury to her healed body is clear and comprehensive. Kathleen recounts her experience of the XLIF procedure done by world renown neurosurgeon, William D. Smith, M.D. whose added comments are seen throughout the book touching on key elements of a successful surgery.