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.
Spine-Talks
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 be strong enough to sustain the correction that surgery is attempting to do. And if your vertebrae are weak, they can fracture creating a complicated recovery picture.
Osteoporosis is the condition of weakened bones, and knowledge about it should not be limited to the elderly; prevention starts early in life. Staying in motion keeps you alive, so preventing fractures and keeping the bones strong are critical to your life. We dive into these topics in this comprehensive overview of bone health, osteoporosis and your spine.
Tune in to learn about the future of spinal health!