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Join orthopedic spine surgeon and National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF) Board Chairman Dr. Thomas Schuler as he sits down with the country’s leading back and neck specialists — neurosurgeons, orthopedic experts, and more — to tackle the questions patients are asking and deliver the answers that can change lives.
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The Future of Spine Surgery: Robotics, Recovery & Restoring Lives
What does the future of spine surgery look like—and how are advances in technology helping patients get their lives back?In this episode of Back to the Expert, Spine Health Foundation Board Chairman and orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Thom...
Do You Really Need Spine Surgery? Expert Advice on Diagnosis & Treatment
Does neck or back pain always mean you need spine surgery? The answer may surprise you.In this episode of Back to the Expert, host Dr. Thomas Schuler sits down with internationally recognized spine surgeon Dr. Todd Albert to discuss one...
How Regenerative Medicine is Changing Pain Treatment
In this episode of Back to the Expert, Dr. Tom Schuler sits down with Dr. Niteesh Bharara, a physiatrist specializing in non-operative musculoskeletal care. Dr. Bharara breaks down what physiatry actually is — and why it might be t...
Chronic Back Pain: Causes, Myths, and Breakthrough Treatments
What actually causes back pain—and when does it require treatment? In this episode of Back to the Expert, spine surgeon Dr. Collin Haines breaks down the real reasons behind back pain, how to strengthen your spine, and the latest advancements i...
Advanced Spinal Treatments: Preserving Motion & Restoring Life
What if spine surgery didn't have to mean the end of an active lifestyle? In this episode, National Spine Health Foundation Board Chairman Dr. Thomas Schuler sits down with Dr. Ehsan Jazini to explore the cutting edge of spinal care — and why p...