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Spine Health Foundation Working to improve spinal health care through patient education, research, and patient advocacy.

The information is provided as an educational service and is not intended to serve as medical advice. Anyone seeking specific medical advice or assistance should consult their health care provider.

Thank you to all for joining us, buying raffle tickets, and giving so generously. Your support helps women and everyone ...
10/21/2026

Thank you to all for joining us, buying raffle tickets, and giving so generously. Your support helps women and everyone protect their bones and live longer, stronger lives.

10/21/2026

Choosing a spine specialist isn't just about a title.

Dr. Pierce Nunley recommends starting with either an interventionalist or a surgeon, as long as that specialist works within an integrated practice, one that regularly collaborates with the other specialty.

That kind of teamwork can help make sure your care fits your specific situation.

Talk to your provider about what kind of specialist might be the right starting point for you.

Find more spine health resources at spinehealth.org.

10/20/2026

Strong bones aren't built with calcium alone.

Five habits work together to support healthy bones at every age: calcium, vitamin D, protein, weight-bearing exercise, and cutting back on habits like smoking, excess alcohol, and sugary drinks.

Each one plays its own role, and small changes can add up over time. Talk to your provider about which habits matter most for your own bone health.

Find more spine health resources at spinehealth.org.

10/19/2026

Feeling stiff is common, and a few simple stretches may help you move a little easier.

Cat-cow, cobra, and torso rotation are gentle ways to work through the spine, one section at a time. Cat-cow for 8 to 10 reps can help start things off.

Progress looks different for everyone, so move slowly and stop if something feels off. Talk to your provider before starting a new stretching routine.

Find more spine health resources at spinehealth.org.

10/16/2026

Almost nobody's spine runs in a perfectly straight line from behind, and that's normal.

Small side-to-side curves are common. Your ribs, organs, and muscles aren't identical on both sides either, and that naturally shapes how your spine sits.

A curve only becomes scoliosis once it passes a specific degree, confirmed with imaging. A slight curve on an X-ray isn't automatically something to worry about.

Talk to your provider for a proper evaluation instead of guessing from a photo.

Find more spine health resources at spinehealth.org.

Join the National Spine Health Foundation on Tuesday, October 20 for a special Luncheon & Program supporting osteoporosi...
10/15/2026

Join the National Spine Health Foundation on Tuesday, October 20 for a special Luncheon & Program supporting osteoporosis awareness and women's longevity.

Together, we'll gather for an important conversation around stronger bones, healthier lives, and the steps we can take to support long-term spine health.

📍 Columbia Country Club, Chevy Chase, MD
🕚 11 AM – 2 PM

We look forward to seeing you there.

Find more spine health resources at spinehealth.org.

10/15/2026

Your head weighs about as much as a bowling ball, roughly 10 to 12 pounds.

Your neck holds that up with ease when it's balanced over your shoulders. But tilt your head forward to check your phone, and the load on your neck can triple. Hours a day, every day, that adds up.

A simple fix: bring the phone up to eye level instead of dropping your chin down. Small habit, big difference over time.

Find more spine health resources at spinehealth.org.

10/14/2026

Not all back pain comes from the same cause.

Before any treatment starts, getting an accurate diagnosis matters most. Back pain is common, but the reasons behind it vary widely from person to person, and there isn't one single pathology behind most cases.

That's why the right diagnosis, not a quick fix, is usually the first real step forward.

Talk to your provider about what's behind your own back pain.

Find more spine health resources at spinehealth.org.

Robots in spine surgery are no longer science fiction.Robotic assisted systems combine 3D imaging and computer navigatio...
10/14/2026

Robots in spine surgery are no longer science fiction.

Robotic assisted systems combine 3D imaging and computer navigation to help surgeons plan procedures and place implants with greater precision, all while the surgeon stays in complete control.

That's just one part of the story. Minimally invasive surgery, artificial disc replacement, AI, and telemedicine are also reshaping what spine care can look like today.

Read the full article on spine care technology to learn more about your options.

Find more spine health resources at spinehealth.org.

10/13/2026

Most vertebrae stack with a disc for cushion. Two of them don't.

The atlas sits right under your skull with no disc at all, built to let your head tilt forward and back for a nod. Just below it, the axis has a bony peg the atlas rotates around, which is what lets your head turn side to side for a shake.

Two bones doing a job the other 24 in your spine don't.

Follow along for more quick spine facts.

Find more spine health resources at spinehealth.org.

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Reston, VA
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