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...
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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...
Back in the Game: Mike Kotz’s Journey from Herniated Disc to Tennis Triumph
Join us in this episode as Tennis Pro Mike Kotz takes us through his journey from...
Cervical Radiculopathy Summarized
By Dylan C. Dean, MD, USC Spine CenterJeffrey C. Wang, MD, USC Spine Center What is...
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Cervical Radiculopathy Summarized
By Dylan C. Dean, MD, USC Spine CenterJeffrey C. Wang, MD, USC Spine Center What is...
Herniated Disc
A disc herniation, also known as a ruptured disc, happens when the soft, jelly-like center of...
To Have Disc Surgery Or Not To Have Disc Surgery? That Is The Question…
By Neville Alleyne, MD , OSNC Orthopedic Specialists of North County DISC HERNIATIONS EXPLAINED The spine...
NSHF Founder Comments on Jack Eichel’s Neck Surgery
NSHF Cofounder and Medical & Scientific Board Chairman, Thomas Schuler, MD, shares his surgeon insights with...
The Most Common Causes Behind Upper Back Pain
Unlike lower back pain, upper back pain is not a common condition. Nevertheless, just because it...
Lauren’s Story: Lumbar Spine Surgery Brought Her Out of Pain
At the National Spine Health Foundation, we love to share the stories of patients and Spinal...
5 Ways to Manage Chronic Back Pain
Chronic back pain is something millions of Americans deal with on a daily basis. It is...
Consider This: The Risk of Disc Injuries in Competitive Youth Sports
Youth Sports and Spinal Injury Throughout childhood and into adulthood, sports have many benefits but also...
Surgery: How to Make Decisions With Your Doctor
How can patients and surgeons make decisions together about back surgery? What feels very painful at...
What Doctors Wish Their Patients Knew About Spinal Fusions
“Oh no, I cannot believe it! My doctor just used the F word!?!!?” “I have got...
Roger ‘Rocky’ McIntosh on ‘Get Back To It’ Podcast
Roger ‘Rocky’ McIntosh, former NFL linebacker, is our guest for the second episode of the “Get...
Disc Herniation Q&A With Dr. Colin Haines
Why do we get disc herniations? Can we prevent them? How can we protect our spines?...
Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Minimally Invasive Surgery
What Is ‘Endoscopy’?The field of spine surgery is rapidly advancing. Traditional surgical techniques utilizing large, open...
Herniated Disc: 7 Ways to Help Prevent It From Happening
A herniated disc (also known as a “slipped disc” occurs when the spongy tissue between vertebrae...
Disc Herniation: What Is It?
This January, we are focused on educating you about disc herniations. What is it exactly and how...
Herniated Disc Surgery: A Spinal Champion® Story
In 2011, I slipped on ice, but instead of falling, I twisted my back which resulted...
Ask the Expert: How Did I Herniate My Disc?
We’re here to make sure your questions get answered. Check out today’s questions with Dr. Christopher...
My Spine Story: Overcoming to Succeed
It was 2009 the first time I felt pain in my back. Little did I know...
Miles: The Case of the Pop Can Crush
Back Story: My story began on the evening of March 12, 2006 when we experienced a...
Breaking Down the Exercises that Break Down Your Spine
Breaking Down the Exercises that Break Down Your Spine Most people will experience a bout of...
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Unparalleled access to world-class experts on advances in spinal treatment and actionable advice to help patients make informed choices about their spine health.
Spinal Spotlight: Disc Herniations
The National Spine Health Foundation’s Ericka Andersen interviews Dr. Colin Haines, spine surgeon and Director of...
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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...
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...
Back in the Game: Mike Kotz’s Journey from Herniated Disc to Tennis Triumph
Join us in this episode as Tennis Pro Mike Kotz takes us through his journey from...
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