Paige Fraser has been dancing since she was a little girl. When she was diagnosed with Scoliosis at the age of 12, she thought it could have been the end of her dancing dreams. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case. Today,
Spinal Champion® 5k Training Plan One of the National Spine Health Foundation’s favorite ways to celebrate Spinal Champions® is with our We’ve Got Your Back national race series. For many, imagining participating in a race after overcoming spinal health challenges might seem overwhelming.
Welcome to the Spinal Champion Community A Spinal Champion is a person who has achieved an improved quality of life through spinal health care. You have come to a place for community, hope, and support. Spinal Champions A Spinal Champion
It’s not often that we get to hear about an actual expert spine surgeon giving an account of his own journey back to spine health from both a patient and a surgeon’s perspective! This is the remarkable story of one
For the month of March, we are celebrating our Spinal Champions. This week, we are shining a spotlight on the inspiring stories of some of our Scoliosis Spinal Champions. We understand that receiving a Scoliosis diagnosis can be a daunting
Aaron Baker has always been active and fit. As an avid outdoorsman, he spent his free time outside hunting or off-roading in his home-built jeep buggy. But despite his active lifestyle, Aaron was surprised when he started to experience back
In this episode of the “Get Back To It” podcast, NSHF CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sits down with Spinal Champion and Family Physician, Dr. Mike Perez, to discuss what prompted him to seek treatment for his lower back pain. Click
NSHF CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sits down with Spinal Champion and Family Physician, Dr. Mike Perez, to discuss what prompted him to seek treatment for his lower back pain. As an active man who regularly did yoga and someone who
NSHF CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sits down with Spinal Champion, Nancy Finch. Nancy is an 83 year-old former reporter, lobbyist, and public relations practitioner from Richmond, Virginia who experienced painful scoliosis that inhibited her ability to stand, walk, and even
In the first ‘Get Back To It’ podcast episode of 2022, our CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sits down with Vivian Manning-Schaffel–a successful freelance writer and journalist. Aside from her writing career, Vivian is a mother, wife, and a Spinal Champion. Vivian’s
Introducing ‘Get Back To It’ Minis! These are short stories of hope in 5-minutes or less to be enjoyed in quick breaks from the rhythms of your day. Hopefully, this gets you moving whether in the office, at home, or
National Spine Health Foundation CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sits down with Spinal Champion, Tim Heller, to discuss his story of healing and recovery that involved a career pivot at a young age. Starting in 2010 after years of playing sports,
