Luigi Mangione's chronic back pain likely 'escalated' homicidal thoughts, board-certified neurosurgeon says

Pinched nerves, herniated discs, spinal fusions — if you’ve experienced any of these, the pain can quite literally impact your every move.

Dr. Betsy Grunch, also known as @ladyspinedoc on social platforms, is connecting the dots on how the suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO gunman, Luigi Mangione, and his alleged back injury likely pushed him to the edge.

"Pain in general affects our mental well-being, how we go on in our day-to-day life and function. If you're reminded of an injury in your body...