Neurosurgeons operate on the brain, spine and nerves — for tumours, bleeds, slipped discs, and trapped nerves.
No — most improve with time, physiotherapy and pain management. Surgery is considered for severe or worsening nerve compression, weakness, or loss of bladder/bowel control.
A sudden severe headache, new weakness or speech difficulty, or back pain with leg weakness or bladder/bowel changes — these need emergency assessment.
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