The National Spine Health Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Americans about the treatment and prevention of neck and back disorders. We prove what works, drive innovation, and support patients on their journey to spinal health.
The National Spine Health Foundation improves spinal health care through education, research, and patient advocacy
To improve lives through knowledge and hope
The National Spine Health Foundation is the beacon of knowledge for people in their journey to eliminate neck and back suffering and to improve their quality of life
The 2019 Winter edition of the Spine Health Journal is available! The new version of our... Read More
Valentines Day is all about loving those in your life, but let’s not forget... Read More
Ask the Expert: Kornelis Poelstra, MD, PhD The Spine Institute on the Emerald Coast... Read More
of the most common medical complaints in the United States are neck and back pain.
million people will miss work due to neck and/or back pain compared to 181 million who will miss work due to the flu.
of the population will be directly affected by debilitating spinal pain at some point in their lifetime.
cause of pain in the United States is neck and back pain.
Americans will experience neck or low back pain this year.
medical admissions occur per year for neck or low back pain.
adults in the U.S. suffer from neck or low back pain each year.
America spends $100 Billion+ in neck and back pain-related indirect costs (lost wages, productivity, and family impacts) each year.
