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.
Episodes
20 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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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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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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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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Do No Harm: A Remarkable Conversation Between a Patient and Her Spine Surgeon
Join us for this captivating conversation with world-renowned spine surgeon, Lawrence Lenke, MD, and one of his scoliosis patients, Pat Schellhorn. In this open and honest conversation about Pat’s complex medical diagnosis, Dr. Lenke shares his...
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Managing Back Pain: It's Not All In Your Head
Join Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the Spine Health Foundation, as she sits down with Dr. Jason Savage (Orthopedic Spine Surgeon & LSRS President) and Dr. Sara Davin (Pain Psychologist, Cleveland Clinic) to discuss the real impact of low back pain.<...
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Spine-Talks: Got Neck Pain? Top Surgeons Answer Your Cervical Spine Questions
If you're experiencing neck pain, you will want to listen to this informative panel discussion with the leading experts on the cervical spine. Learn more about how the spinal cord is the central highway connecting the brain to the body an...
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Adult Scoliosis: Is it too late to reverse your pain or cosmetic appearance?
With the advancements in technology and data, treatments for spinal deformity and pain are abundant for helping those with scoliosis at any age. There is no cookie cutter approach for any one person. In this video, you will h...
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Practical Guidance for Bone Health and Your Spine
This easy to follow discussion helps people understand the condition of osteoporosis, which is a weakening of the bones, and why this matters to your spine health. In addition, the experts delve into how to prevent osteoporosis, how to tr...
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Breakthrough Advances in Modern Spine Care
In the rapidly evolving spine care field, how do experts stay up-to-date on the latest treatments and innovations? Attending professional society meetings like the North American Spine Society (NASS), helps doctors stay current, learn from peer...
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Is My Back Pain Actually Hip Pain? What You Need to Know About the S-I Joint!
When experiencing lower back pain, often it can be challenging to determine the actual source of the pain. The anatomy of the lower back has many important muscles connected to it which are also connected to the pelvic bones. The joint that con...
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Opioids, Pain & Spine Health: Compassion for a Complex Topic
Featuring the National Spine Health Foundation’s Opioid, Pain, & Spine Health Task Force, our experts discuss the significant challenges surrounding back and neck pain management and the appropriate use of opioid medications in managing bot...
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Neck Problems: What Are They, and What to Do About Them?
Neck pain can be a real nuisance but understanding what is going on and how to treat it can make all the difference. A panel of leading spine experts explores the causes, symptoms, and treatments for neck problems, recorded at the Cervical Spin...
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Osteoporosis and Your Spine: An Overview
When it comes to spine health, taking care of the 33 bones-the vertebrae- that make up your spine is very important. Keeping these bones healthy and strong keeps your spine in motion. If you need to have surgery in your spine, the bones need to...
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Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Treatment Before Surgery
Are you at risk for Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, commonly dubbed the "silent disease," often escapes notice due to a lack of symptoms until a fracture occurs. Particularly after age 50, monitoring your bone health and bone density ...
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Osteoporosis, Your Lumbar/Lower Spine, and the Importance of Assessing Your Bone Health
This latest National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF) Spine-Talks video from our Spine and Bone Health Task Force is focused on the connection between the lumbar/lower spine and bone health and the need to measure your bone density before having ...
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Osteoporosis and the Cervical Spine: How Bone Health Affects Your Neck
Osteoporosis can lead to fractures, deformities, and poor surgical outcomes. Orthopedic spine surgeons Dr. Paul Anderson and Dr. Venu Nemani discuss how bone health affects cervical spine conditions. Learn why screening is essential, how ...
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Don't Break Your Back! Vertebral Fractures and How To Avoid Them
In this enlightening episode of Spine Talks, Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation, is joined by Dr. Paul Anderson from the University of Wisconsin and Dr. Lora Giangregorio of the Fragility Fracture Network and University o...
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Spine-Talks: What You Need to Know About Artificial Disc Replacements
In this episode of Spine Talks, Dr. Rita Roy, alongside Dr. Richard Guyer and Dr. Domagoj Coric, explores the cutting-edge advancements of spine surgery. Discover the evolution of artificial disc replacement, the benefits of motion...
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