
Spine-Talks
Welcome to Spine-Talks®, the official podcast of the National Spine Health Foundation — your source for scholarly guidance on spinal health and wellbeing. Here, we have the opportunity to interview top spine surgeons, rehab specialists, patients, and researchers as we speak about innovative technology in the treatment of the spine, hear real patient stories, and provide evidence-based recommendations for a pain-free, active life. No matter if you are in recovery from a spinal condition or simply wish to maintain a healthy back, Spine-Talks® offers hope, education, and empowerment—straight from the nation's top spine experts.
Podcasting since 2025 • 20 episodes
Spine-Talks
Latest Episodes
COVID 19: Impact on Spinal Health
Dr. Thomas Schuler, CEO of the Virginia Spine Institute and Chairman of the Medical and Scientific Board for the Spine Health Foundation (NSHF) and NSHF CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, discuss the impact of COVID-19 on spine health. In this message, t...
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Spine-Talks® Featured Program: What Patients Need to Know About Adult Deformity
Our CEO, Rita Roy, MD and Medical & Scientific Board Chairman, Thomas Schuler, M.D., F.A.C.S. of Virginia Spine Institute host a panel of the nation's top spine experts on adult deformity.1. Lawrence Lenke, MD, Columbia Orthopedics ...
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40:06

What Patients Need to Know About Disc Replacements
Two spine surgeons from our Medical & Scientific Board, Dr. Thomas Schuler (Reston, VA) and Dr. Scott Blumenthal (Plano, TX) discuss what patients need to know about artificial disc replacements.
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14:10

Spine Surgery: When is it a Good Idea?
Experts from the National Spine Health Foundation's Medical & Scientific Board answer common patient questions on spine health. Notably, when is spine surgery a good idea?Featured Panelists include: Dr. Thomas Schuler (Reston, VA) a...
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43:32

How to Find the Best Treatment for Me: A Team Approach for Outstanding Results
We're excited to introduce our newest Spine Talks episode, featuring insights from Rajin Sethi, Executive Medical Director at Virginia Mason Health's Neuroscience and Spine Center, his dedicated team, and a resilient patient.Sethi's ext...
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