Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)
The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol is helping evolve spinal postoperative recovery, including better pain...
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Articles
Read our articles on treatment options, spine health conditions and helpful tips for injury prevention.
Cervical Arthroplasty Explained: A Comprehensive Overview
Cervical arthroplasty, or artificial cervical disc replacement (CDR), is an advanced surgical procedure aimed at alleviating...
A Guide to Recognizing Symptoms Related to Back and Neck Conditions
Back and neck conditions can affect anyone and vary from person to person. In addition, symptoms...
Understanding Opioids, Pain, and Spine Health: Expert Insights
Challenges in Managing Post-Operative Pain Managing pain, particularly in spine surgery, presents a complex set of...
Common Conditions That Hinder Spinal Motion
Basic Anatomy of the Spine The human spine, or backbone, is a marvel of engineering, providing...
Improving Spinal Health: Insights from Leading Experts on Adult Scoliosis
Meet the Experts Dr. Schuler introduces the panel of four top spine specialists: Dr. Shea Bess...
Understanding Neck Problems: Insights from Experts at the Cervical Spine Research Society
Introduction to the Cervical Spine Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation, opened...
Celebrating World Osteoporosis Day: A Focus on Bone Health and Spine Care
The Importance of Bone Health in Spine Care At the North American Spine Society (NASS) meeting...
30 Tips for Spine Health Prevention & Wellness
Getting older is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to hurt. As we age, the impact from...
The Backbone of Health: Understanding Spinal Motion
A centerfielder hears the crack of the bat, then looks up to track and catch the...
Why Bone Health Matters: Insights from Spine Health Experts
Introduction to Bone Health Bone health is a critical aspect of overall health, particularly when considering...
Bone Health is Essential to Spine Health
Understanding Osteoporosis and Its Impact Bone health plays a vital role in maintaining spine health, particularly...
Spinal Champion Stories
Inspirational stories from patients who have achieved an improved quality of life through spinal health care.
Scott Smith
Scott Smith is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in health and wellness...
Jenny Jones
My original symptoms started around 2000. I attributed the pain to activities I was doing, such...
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Non-surgical Treatments
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Spine Health Journal
Featuring patient-friendly articles and interviews with top spine researchers, surgeons, and healthcare professionals, the Spine Health Journal provides a review of the latest spine health literature for a patient audience. View the Spine Health Journal
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)
The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol is helping evolve spinal postoperative recovery, including better pain...
Cervical Arthroplasty Explained: A Comprehensive Overview
Cervical arthroplasty, or artificial cervical disc replacement (CDR), is an advanced surgical procedure aimed at alleviating...
Common Conditions That Hinder Spinal Motion
Basic Anatomy of the Spine The human spine, or backbone, is a marvel of engineering, providing...
The Backbone of Health: Understanding Spinal Motion
A centerfielder hears the crack of the bat, then looks up to track and catch the...
The Time is Now: The Importance of Bone Health for Women in their Twenties
Bone health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and establishing good bone habits in your twenties...
A College Student’s Perspective on Bone Health
Brandon Allen, BA, The Research Institute College is a unique environment that provides an experience like...
Your Osteoporosis is Treatable
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone characterized by a loss of density, mass, and strength...
Bone Health and Spine Surgery
Introduction Osteoporosis is a common condition associated with decreased bone mineral density and other structural changes...
Managing Osteoporotic Compression Fractures
Ganesh M. Shankar, MD, PhD Massachusetts General Hospital Background Osteoporotic vertebral body compression fractures (VCFs), or vertebral...
Bone Health Assessment
Olga Klachkovich, PA-C &Venu M. Nemani, MD, PhDVirginia Mason Medical Center Osteoporosis is a common condition...
Bone Health Optimization
Brandon Carlson, MD, MPHUniversity of Kansas Medical Center Optimizing bone health is crucial for overall wellbeing,...
Bone Health Basics: Our Amazing Bones
Anson Bautista, MD, Justin Reyes, MS, Zeeshan Sardar, MD Columbia University Och Spine Hospital at New York-Presbyterian/Allen Bone...
Spine-Talks Videos
Unparalleled access to world-class experts on advances in spinal treatment and actionable advice to help patients make informed choices about their spine health.
Back to Duty: Spine Health for Military & Veteran Service Members
This video presents an enlightening discussion featuring world-class spine surgeons, Dr. David Polly and Dr. Ron Lehman....
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: What You Need to Know
Description: In this video, Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation, and a...
Opioids, Pain & Spine Health: Compassion for a Complex Topic
Description: Featuring the National Spine Health Foundation’s Opioid, Pain, & Spine Health Task Force, our experts...
Osteoporosis, Your Lumbar/Lower Spine, and the Importance of Assessing Your Bone Health
Description: This latest National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF) Spine-Talks video from our Spine and Bone Health...
Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Treatment Before Surgery
Description: Are you at risk for Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, commonly dubbed the “silent disease,” often escapes notice...
Is My Back Pain Actually Hip Pain? What You Need to Know About the SI Joint
Panelists: Dr. David Polly, MDSpine Surgeon, University of Minnesota Dr. Rita T. Roy, MD, CEO NSHFNational...
Practical Guidance for Bone Health and Your Spine
Panelists: Dr. Thomas Schuler, MDFounder, Virginia Spine Institute Dr. Venu Nemani, MD, PHDSpine SurgeonVirginia Mason Medical...
Osteoporosis & Your Spine, An Overview
Panelists: Dr. Thomas Schuler, MDFounder, Virginia Spine Institute Dr. John Dimar, MDSpine SurgeonNorton Leatherman Spine, Louisville,...
Breakthrough Advances in Modern Spine Care
Panelists: Dr. John Finkenberg, MDPresident, North American Spine Society,Orthopedic Specialists of San Diego Dr. Ed Dohring,...
How to Find the Best Treatment for Me: A Team Approach for Outstanding Results
Panelists: Dr. Rajiv K. Sethi, MD, Complex Spine NeurosurgeonExecutive Medical Director of the Center of Neurosciences...
Scoliosis Awareness Month: Sharing Knowledge and Celebrating Advances in Care!
Panelists: Lawrence G. Lenke, MD, Surgeon-in-ChiefThe Och Spine Hospital, Columbia New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY Suken...
Frontiers in Treating Low Back Conditions
New and Emerging Therapeutic Options for the Lumbar Spine Panelists Bruce V. Darden, II, MD, Orthopedic...
“Get Back To It” Podcast
Inspiring stories on healing and recovery from patients who have achieved an improved quality of life through spinal health care.
After Injury on the Ice: Now He Lives Life in the Fast Lane
Summary: At age 14, Henry Drury was already a two-time national champion in figure skating with...
Back and Even Better to Become a Mr. Universe Champion
At just 18 years old, Scott Smith woke up one day unable to walk. Hear how...
Pushing Through the Pain: How this Diehard Athlete Refused to Quit
Description: In this episode of Get Back To It, we sit down with Kerri Webb, a...
Spine Surgery Success: Overcoming One of the Most Severe Cases of Scoliosis
In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary story of Emilya Semchuk, a woman who faced...
Twice Broken, Twice Unbroken: A Young Athlete’s Double Recovery Story
Description: What happens when life knocks you down, not once, but twice? Kasey Sutherlin broke her...
A Collegiate Athlete’s Triumph Over Low Back Injury: Perseverance is the Name of Her Game
Summary: As a collegiate field hockey player, Jenna’s overtraining resulted in a torn L5-S1 disc. After...
Scoliosis is Not a Straight Journey: A Professional Dancer’s Pursuit of Passion
Summary: For Scoliosis Awareness Month, our “Get Back to It” podcast highlights a tale of resilience...
A Social Worker’s 20-Year Victory Over Spinal Challenges
Summary: Join us on this inspiring journey with Jenny Jones, a dedicated social worker and mother...
Neck Injury Transforms NFL Player’s Outlook on Life
Summary: Eric Wood, a former Buffalo Bills NFL player, and Dr. Rita Roy delve into the...
Resilience on the Road to Recovery Managing Years of Herniated Disc Pain
Summary: Monte Clair, experienced discomfort in her low back since her college days and throughout her...
Strength Reclaimed: Dara Strader’s Journey out of Chronic Pain
Summary: In this month’s episode, Dara Strader, a wife, mom, and grandmother, whose back issues began...
A Collegiate Athlete Manages Life Long Back Pain to Stay in the Game
Summary: Naz Kabanni grew up in the United Kingdom where playing soccer was a way of...
Infographics
Easy-to-use guides with tips to improve your spine health.
5 Holiday Safety Tips
From holiday travel to decorating, these tips will keep the whole family safe this season. ‘Tis...
‘Look Up’ to Prevent Neck Pain
Did you know that the average American adult spends around 8 hours per day looking at...
Curves that Align, Make Up the Spine
Is your spine straight or is it curved? Actually, it’s both! That’s right, when you look...
Backpacks Shouldn’t Mean Back Pain: 5 Tips to Avoid Back Strain While Wearing Your Backpack
With students preparing for a new school year, you may be on the hunt for the...
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