Built to Last: Protecting Men’s Bones for Life
With increasing life expectancy, a growing number of men are now affected by osteoporosis—a condition historically...
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Osteoporosis in Men: What You Need to Know
Osteoporosis has long been viewed as a “women’s disease,” yet it affects millions of men—often with...
Breaking the Myths: Men and Osteoporosis
Summary: In this episode of Spine-Talks, Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation,...
Don’t Break Your Back! Vertebral Fractures and How To Avoid Them
Understanding and Preventing Vertebral Compression Fractures In this enlightening episode of Spine Talks, Dr. Rita Roy,...
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Read our articles on Osteoporosis diagnosis, treatment options, and helpful tips.
Built to Last: Protecting Men’s Bones for Life
With increasing life expectancy, a growing number of men are now affected by osteoporosis—a condition historically...
Osteoporosis in Men: What You Need to Know
Osteoporosis has long been viewed as a “women’s disease,” yet it affects millions of men—often with...
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...
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...
Understanding Osteoporosis: Key Insights from Spine Experts
Why Osteoporosis Matters in Spine Health Osteoporosis is more than just a general health concern; it’s...
Managing Osteoporotic Compression Fractures
Ganesh M. Shankar, MD, PhD Massachusetts General Hospital Background Osteoporotic vertebral body compression fractures (VCFs), or vertebral...
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...
Osteoporosis And The Spine
A healthy spine is essential, and taking care of the 33 bones – the vertebrae –...
The Smoking Spine
Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death, disease, and disability in the United States1 and...
Nutrition for Degenerative Disc Disease: What You Should Know
Degenerative Disc Disease is a condition that often occurs with aging. It happens when the discs...
Arthritis and Back Pain: Treatment and Hope
Arthritis can cause back pain — and millions of people face this issue everyday. National Spine...
The Bone Clinic’s Dr. Belinda Beck Speaks With Us (Podcast Interview)
In the latest episode of our “Get Back to It” podcast, National Spine Health Foundation’s CEO,...
Osteoporosis Prevention: Get the Facts
It’s National Osteoporosis Month and we know how important bone health is to overall spine health. The...
Lifelong Nutrition for Healthy Bones
Nutrition for healthy bones is important knowledge. Ours bones play many roles in the body, from...
National Osteoporosis Month: Interview with National Osteoporosis Foundation
Join us as we speak with National Osteoporosis Foundation‘s interim CEO, Claire Gill, about what you should know...
Osteoporosis Treatment: Ask the Expert
Osteoporosis can be a difficult diagnosis, but recent developments offer new hope for patients of all...
Obesity, Nutrition, & the Spine
Obesity, Nutrition, & the Spine Obesity can cause injury and damage to the spine. This damage...
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Breaking the Myths: Men and Osteoporosis
Summary: In this episode of Spine-Talks, Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation,...
Don’t Break Your Back! Vertebral Fractures and How To Avoid Them
Understanding and Preventing Vertebral Compression Fractures In this enlightening episode of Spine Talks, Dr. Rita Roy,...
Osteoporosis and the Cervical Spine: How Bone Health Affects Your Neck
Overview: Osteoporosis can lead to fractures, deformities, and poor surgical outcomes. Orthopedic spine surgeons Dr. Paul...
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...
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,...
Osteoporosis from a Surgeon’s Point of View
Spine surgeon John Dimar talks about osteoporosis from the lens of a surgeon himself.
Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Join us as we speak with National Osteoporosis Foundation‘s interim CEO, Claire Gill, about what you should know...
Osteoporosis, Vitamin D3, and the Spine
Spine surgeon John Dimar speaks on why Vitamin D3 is vital for your spine health!
Podcasts
Inspiring stories on healing and recovery from patients who have achieved an improved quality of life through spinal health care.
The Silent Disease Meets a Fighter: Overcoming Osteoporosis
Summary: A Muay Thai class, a sharp twinge in the back, and a then shocking diagnosis—what...
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