Get Back To It

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Get Back To It Podcast

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.

  1. 24 JUL

    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 to non surgical treatments. These included epidurals, SI injection, facet injection, nerve ablation, and a second SI injection.The pain subsided for four years where she returned to running, lifting, hiking, skiing, coaching, playing field hockey...

    28 min
  2. Scoliosis is Not a Straight Journey: A Professional Dancer’s Pursuit of Passion | Episode 48

    24 JUN

    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 in a candid and eye-opening conversation with Broadway dancer and Spine Health Ambassador, Paige Fraser-Hoffman, who confronted scoliosis at the young age of 13. Paige shares her journey of overcoming fear and the challenges she faced to fulfill her dream of becoming a professional dancer. Through non-surgical treatm...

    46 min
  3. A Nurse's 20-Year Victory Over Spinal Challenges | Episode 47

    16 MAY

    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 struggles took an unexpected turn after a startling fall created worsening symptoms. This led to crucial spine surgeries that produced transformative outcomes. Jenny shares her remarkable 20-year journey through misdiagnoses, treatment, surgery, a...

    41 min
  4. Neck Injury Transforms NFL Player's Outlook on Life | Episode 46

    22 APR

    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 in facilitating athletes' returns from injuries. Wood's own NFL journey, was marked by resilience in the wake of multiple injuries, a Pro Bowl nod, and ultimately a career-ending neck injury. The injury, coinciding with his son's birth, became a catalyst...

    36 min
  5. Resilience on the Road to Recovery Managing Years of Herniated Disc Pain

    22 MAR

    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 out her back just as she headed out with some friends for a road trip. She later found out she had ruptured a disc which required surgery. Hear her insightful journey to definitive treatment and living her best life.Support the show

    26 min
  6. A wife, mom, and grandmother, who's back issues began when she was injured over 40 years ago.

    29 FEB

    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 disk disease and ultimately, a herniated disk. After years of pain management treatment, surgery ultimately relieved her of her pain and she’s now enjoying her exercise classes at the local YMCA 9 months later.Support the show

    29 min
  7. A Collegiate Athlete Manages Life Long Back Pain to Stay in the Game

    29 JAN

    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 working with physical therapists and athletic trainers, he learned that his hip alignment was off due to one leg being slighter longer than the other. Those mere centimeters difference was enough to create malignment resulting in excruciating lower back ...

    24 min
  8. Bending but Not Breaking: Debbie Fox's Triumph Over Scoliosis

    18/12/2023

    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 who diagnosed her with scoliosis. She spent years in treatment and finally saw a complex spine surgeon when her daily life activities were becoming more painful and limiting, Since her surgery, she has had a challenging journey, but considers her surge...

    39 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    National Spine Health Foundation
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Get Back To It
  • Show Website
    Get Back To It

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