Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, MD

Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, MD 🧠 Board Certified Neurosurgeon
⚕️Simplifying the complex world of medicine, health, and wellness
🎙️Host: The Hoeflinger Podcast
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01/27/2026

Questions I ask my patients to learn more

01/26/2026

New podcast episode on Back Pain and what I would want people to know as a Neurosurgeon. Testing out posting full podcast episode videos here. Let me know what you think!

01/26/2026

I’m a neurosurgeon, and back pain is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — things I see.

Most back pain is not dangerous, but it can be scary when you don’t know what’s causing it or what to do next.

This is the full podcast episode I did with my son, Kevin, breaking down what I would want you to know, what to do first, when to worry, and when it’s time to see a doctor or go to the emergency room.

I’m a neurosurgeon, and back pain is one of the most common, and most misunderstood, things I see.Most back pain is not ...
01/26/2026

I’m a neurosurgeon, and back pain is one of the most common, and most misunderstood, things I see.

Most back pain is not dangerous, but it can be scary when you don’t know what’s causing it or what to do next.

I recorded a full podcast episode breaking down what I would want you to know: what to do first, when to worry, and when it’s time to see a doctor.

01/26/2026

Level 2 snow emergency and you have an office appointment with your doctor. Would you still come or reschedule?

01/25/2026

Most people will deal with back pain at some point.

And when it hits, your brain goes straight to worst-case scenarios:

“Did I slip a disc?”
“Do I need an MRI?”
“Am I going to need surgery?”

In my clinic, back pain is one of the most common complaints I see. Most of the time, it’s uncomfortable, but not immediately dangerous.

But sometimes it is serious. Here’s a guide for what to do and what not to do from a neurosurgeon.

Check out the full newsletter article in the comments, it's free!

Enjoying the last few hours here in Montreal. St Lawrence river and biosphere in the background. We had a wonderful week...
01/25/2026

Enjoying the last few hours here in Montreal. St Lawrence river and biosphere in the background. We had a wonderful weekend in this beautiful city!

01/25/2026

Mother’s intuition

01/24/2026

Having fun in Montreal!! Thanks everyone for sharing recommendations

01/23/2026

New podcast episode on back pain, muscle pain vs nerve pain in your back, what you should know, and more will be live Sunday (1/25) morning!

Check the comments for where you can find / follow my podcast (it’s free)

01/23/2026

Heading to Montreal for the weekend with my wife and best friend, Bill. We’re hoping to make it there with the winter storm coming in!

01/22/2026

Part of the realities of being a neurosurgeon. Trauma call and emergency surgeries in the middle of the night.

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