Get Back To It
Hear the real stories of healing and recovery from individuals who have overcome neck and back pain and are able to get BACK to the people and activities they love. New episodes are released the first Wednesday of every month! Medical Disclaimer: The views expressed in the Get Back To It podcast are solely those of the speakers. Podcast content is only intended for informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.
Episodes
55 episodes
After Injury on the Ice: Now He Lives Life in the Fast Lane
At age 14, Henry Drury was already a two-time national champion in figure skating with Olympic aspirations. But everything changed when he herniated two discs in his spine, leaving him with chronic pain for years. Listen now to hear his inspiri...
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52:48
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 he battled decades of nerve damage, multiple spine surgeries, and countless challenges to compete on...
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37:06
Pushing Through the Pain: How This Diehard Athlete Refused to Quit
Kerri Webb is a lifelong athlete who defied all odds after sustaining a spinal injury at just eight years old. Despite being warned to stop playing sports to preserve her ability to walk, Kerri refused to quit. She pushed through years of chron...
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Spine Surgery Success: Overcoming a Severe Case of Scoliosis
In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary story of Emilya Semchuk, a woman who faced one of the most severe cases of scoliosis her doctors and chiropractors had ever seen. Diagnosed after a routine school screening, Emilya's condition was...
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Twice Broken, Twice Unbroken: A Young Athlete’s Double Recovery Story
What happens when life knocks you down, not once, but twice? Kasey Sutherlin broke her back twice—first in a cliff-jumping accident at just 19 years old, and then again a decade later while rock climbing. Her struggle with an undiagnosed eating...
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A Collegiate Athlete’s Triumph Over Low Back Injury: Perseverance is the Name of Her Game | Episode 49
As a collegiate field hockey player, Jenna’s overtraining resulted in a torn L5-S1 disc. After an eight month journey seeing many providers including doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturist, and physical therapists to relieve her pain, she turned...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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28:13
Scoliosis is Not a Straight Journey: A Professional Dancer’s Pursuit of Passion | Episode 48
For Scoliosis Awareness Month, our “Get Back to It” podcast highlights a tale of resilience and perseverance on a Scoliosis Journey. Our host and CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, engages...
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A Nurse's 20-Year Victory Over Spinal Challenges | Episode 47
Join us on this inspiring journey with Jenny Jones, a dedicated nurse and mother whose life was turned upside down by excruciating back pain that began in the early 2000s. Thought to be just normal wear and tear due to an active lifestyle, her ...
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Neck Injury Transforms NFL Player's Outlook on Life | Episode 46
Eric Wood, a former Buffalo Bills NFL player, and Dr. Rita Roy delve into the lesser-seen struggles and rehabilitation efforts in professional sports. Their discussion highlights the pivotal roles played by athletic trainers and medical staff i...
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Resilience on the Road to Recovery Managing Years of Herniated Disc Pain
Monte Clair, experienced discomfort in her low back since her college days and throughout her early 30s. She managed her chronic pain through non-operative treatments for many years. But, while packing for a trip in 2011, she unexpectedly threw...
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A wife, mom, and grandmother, who's back issues began when she was injured over 40 years ago.
In this month’s episode, Dara Strader, a wife, mom, and grandmother, whose back issues began when she was injured at her job over 40 years ago. Dara has had low back pain for most of her adult life and was eventually diagnosed with degenerative...
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A Collegiate Athlete Manages Life Long Back Pain to Stay in the Game
Naz Kabanni grew up in the United Kingdom where playing soccer was a way of life! He began playing at a competitive level beginning at the tender age of 6. As he grew, and the competitive levels increased, he began having back issues. Through w...
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Bending but Not Breaking: Debbie Fox's Triumph Over Scoliosis
Debbie Fox began her journey when she began having back and neck pain following the birth of her second child. As the pain progressed, she felt dismissed, thinking she was probably just depressed. As her pain worsened, Debbie saw a neurosurgeon...
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Staying In The Game: Tennis Pro Overcomes To Win
Tennis Pro Mike Kotz experienced sudden and severe leg pain, leading to a diagnosis of a herniated disc. After a successful microdiscectomy, he swiftly returned to teaching and playing tennis with remarkable post-operative results.
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From Childhood Curve to Adult Triumph: Sheryl’s Scoliosis Journey
In this episode of Get Back To It, Sheryl shares her remarkable story. In 8th grade, she was diagnosed with scoliosis after falling off a horse and wore the Milwaukee brace throughout high school. Despite her initial 56-degree curve, she opted ...
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Air Force Veteran Overcomes Back Pain Thanks To His Informed Son
When Air Force Veteran Jack Allen went on a treasured family hiking and camping adventure with his sons, he had to stop in his tracks so often, he couldn’t complete the hike because his back hurt so badly. His son, NSHF Research Assistant Brand...
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When A Pioneering Spine Surgeon Becomes A Patient
This insightful and inspiring podcast features Dr. Stephen Hochschuler, a distinguished and pioneering spine specialist with a 40-year history as a world-renowned spine surgeon. In a conversation with Dr. Rita Roy, the CEO of the National Spine...
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Redefining Limits: Paul Franklin's Remarkable Spinal Journey
Join us for an inspiring episode of the Get Back To It Podcast featuring Paul Llewelyn Franklin, a 64-year-old Spinal Champion. Despite enduring a fractured neck as a young teen and undergoing multiple spine surgeries later in life, Paul has ac...
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24:59
Scoliosis Superpowers: Jennifer and Liam's Heroic Adventure
Unleash your inner superhero in this heartfelt episode of the "Get Back to It" podcast, where host Dr. Rita Roy teams up with Jennifer Fell and her incredible four-year-old son, Liam—a true spinal champion. Join their extraordinary journey from...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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22:57
Brace Yourself for Ava's Spinal Adventure: A Girl Scout's Tale of Scoliosis Triumph
In this episode of the "Get Back To It Podcast" host Rita Roy, spoke with Ava, a remarkable 17-year-old spinal champion and dedicated Girl Scout. Diagnosed with scoliosis at her annual check-up four years ago, Ava's parents sought non-invasive ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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23:09
Back in the Saddle: Bobbi Giudicelli's Journey with Spondylolisthesis
In this episode, we are joined by Bobbi Giudicelli who has an incredible story to share. For her whole life, she suffered from back pain and thought it was normal. It wasn't until she started playing tennis in her early 30s that the pain increa...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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39:56
Unleashing the Power of Perseverance: How Suzanne Reclaimed Her Life
In this episode of the “Get Back To It” podcast, Rita speaks with registered nurse, Suzanne Wurster, who was diagnosed with scoliosis when she was an adolescent. As she grew older, her Scoliosis began to cause her more pain and she began lookin...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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34:43
The Unstoppable Dr. Lanman: Spine Surgeon to Spinal Champion
It’s not often that we get to hear about an actual expert spine surgeon giving an account of his own journey back to spine health from both a patient and a surgeon’s perspective! This is the remarkable story of one of our own, Dr. Todd La...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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36:28
Pat Schellhorn: Resiliency and Determination Helps a Scoliosis Patient Get the Treatment She Needs
In this episode of the Get Back To It Podcast , Rita Roy had the pleasure of speaking with Pat Schellhorn, a woman who faced life-altering obstacles and came out on the other side stronger and more determined than ever. Pat suffered from severe...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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37:30
From Pain to Performance: Aaron Baker’s Experience with Disc Replacement Surgery
In this episode, Rita Roy talks with Aaron Baker, a man who has experienced firsthand the transformative power of disc replacement surgery. Beginning in his late twenties, Aaron struggled with back pain caused from degenerative disc disease and...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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