Perhaps @rocray has the best response.  I cannot tell you what to do, but do share 25+ years of radiology, shooting x-rays on patients with spine damage and post surgery, provides revenue stream for everyone:  PT, surgery, radiology, orthopedic, lab, nursing, etc. Â
Most spine damage is permanent and not correctable regardless of what the super surgeon tells you. Â It usually leads to slow decline and affects other parts of the body as misalignment of one part skews load on others. Â It's usually a one-way track.Â
Carefully consider your actions. Â We in medicine call it job security. Â Be well.