The Back Story
The Back Story is your source for the latest in health, wellness and medical care for you and your entire family. Dr. Jaspal Ricky Singh M.D. and the world-renowned physicians at Weill Cornell Medicine, join forces with an expanded network of experts to bring in-depth conversations covering medical research, trending topics and wellness. Our podcast is a trusted source of information for medical care, combined with real patient experiences and the latest breakthroughs in medicine.
The Back Story
The Spine Longevity Blueprint: How to Keep Your Back Young
Your spine is a marvel of engineering—33 bones, 100+ joints, and a complex network of muscles and nerves. But it wasn’t built for a sedentary life.
In this episode of The Back Story, we explore:
- Why spinal aging starts in your 30s—and how disc degeneration, muscle loss, and poor posture accelerate it
- The real culprits behind back pain: not just biology, but lifestyle
- 7 science-backed strategies to keep your spine strong, mobile, and pain-free—from micro-movements and posterior chain training to anti-inflammatory nutrition and regenerative medicine
- A 10-minute daily routine to nourish your spine and restore function
- The mind-body-spine connection and how stress rewires your pain pathways
- Why core strength is misunderstood—and what really builds spinal stability
Singh Snapshot: Degeneration is common. Disability is not. Movement is medicine—and your spine is the backbone of your future.
Tune in, move smart, and future-proof your spine.