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Years of chronic pain led Daniel Ramia to multiple surgeries, countless therapies, and ultimately, a life-changing spinal reconstruction. Diagnosed with multilevel degenerative disc disease, Daniel e…

A simple fall revealed something life-threatening, a spinal tumor she didn’t even know she had. What followed was an 11.5-hour surgery, months of rehab, and a community that never left her side; she …

 At just 11 years old, a young dancer was diagnosed with scoliosis—a condition that progressed rapidly, eventually requiring a 15-level spinal fusion. In this inspiring episode, she shares her journe…

A high school athlete faced an unexpected diagnosis—rapidly progressing scoliosis that threatened the life she loved. From intense bracing to spinal fusion surgery, she endured months of pain, setbac…

A young athlete faced the unthinkable—a spinal injury that left her immobile. But with expert care and determination, she not only regained her mobility but also found a new purpose in helping others…

On this episode of Get Back to It, we’re sharing the inspiring journey of a lifelong fighter who refused to let scoliosis define her. After years of pushing through pain and limitations, she made the…

This competitive athlete refused to let scoliosis define his life. After years of unbearable pain, he faced a grueling recovery, but refused to let his condition define him. Tune in to hear how his r…

A Muay Thai class, a sharp twinge in the back, and a then shocking diagnosis—what seemed minor turned out to be a spinal fracture caused by osteopenia, the silent precursor to osteoporosis. Hear how …

At age 14, Henry Drury was already a two-time national champion in figure skating with Olympic aspirations. But everything changed when he herniated two discs in his spine, leaving him with chronic p…

At just 18 years old, Scott Smith woke up one day unable to walk.

Hear how he battled decades of nerve damage, multiple spine surgeries, and countless challenges to compete on the Mr. Universe stage —…

What happens when life knocks you down, not once, but twice? Kasey Sutherlin broke her back twice—first in a cliff-jumping accident at just 19 years old, and then again a decade later while rock clim…

In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary story of Emilya Semchuk, a woman who faced one of the most severe cases of scoliosis her doctors and chiropractors had ever seen. Diagnosed after a rou…

Kerri Webb is a lifelong athlete who defied all odds after sustaining a spinal injury at just eight years old. Despite being warned to stop playing sports to preserve her ability to walk, Kerri refus…

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 physic…

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-openin…

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 w…

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 pl…

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 packi…

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 a…

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 incr…