Get Back To It
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.
- Update frequency
- every 28 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 63
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Hope Through Aging with Scoliosis, with Spinal Champion, Nancy Finch
NSHF CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sits down with Spinal Champion, Nancy Finch. Nancy is an 83 year-old former reporter, lobbyist, and public relations practitioner from Richmond, Virginia who experienced painf…
Managing Your Expectations as a Patient, with Spinal Champion Vivian Manning-Schaffel
In the first ‘Get Back To It’ podcast episode of 2022, our CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sits down with Vivian Manning-Schaffel–a successful freelance writer and journalist. Aside from her writing career, Vivia…
Get Back To It Minis: Nancy's Story of Arthritis
National Spine Health Foundation CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, narrates the story of Nancy K., a Spinal Champion who experienced painful arthritis of the neck. A sixty-three year old woman who had been having …
Get Back To It Minis: Spinal Champion, James, and the Golden Gate Bridge
Introducing 'Get Back To It' Minis! These are short stories of hope in 5-minutes or less to be enjoyed in quick breaks from the rhythms of your day. Hopefully, this gets you moving whether in the off…
Austin Spinal Champion Finds His Voice, With Spinal Champion Tim H.
National Spine Health Foundation CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sits down with Spinal Champion, Tim Heller, to discuss his story of healing and recovery that involved a career pivot at a young age. Starting in 2…
Navigating School with Scoliosis, With Spinal Champion, Ella T.
We're celebrating scoliosis warriors this Scoliosis Awareness month! National Spine Health Foundation CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sits down with Spinal Champion Advocate, Ella T. Ella wore a scoliosis brace t…
Lessons from a Spinal Champion and Mom-to-Be, with Spinal Champion Abigail B.
National Spine Health Foundation CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sits down with Spinal Champion, Abigail B. to discuss her journey to spinal health. At a young age, Abigail experienced painful symptoms from dege…
A Teacher's Tale of Pain-Free Retirement, with Spinal Champion® Abby W.
CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sits down with Spinal Champion, Abby W., to discuss her long journey to healing after a car accident. Abby, who had a 39 year career teaching kindergarten, underwent multiple spin…
Yoga Is More Than A Pose, With Spinal Champion, Susan G., and Sytera Field of SyteraYoga
National Spine Health Foundation CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sits down with a Spinal Champion, Susan G., and her yoga instructor, Sytera Field of SyteraYoga. Susan was able to 'get her life back' with all no…
Tirelessly Seeking Tailbone Treatment with Spinal Champion, Roni T.
In the first episode of the second season of the 'Get Back To It' podcast, National Spine Health Foundation CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sits down with Spinal Champion®, Roni T., to discuss her long journey se…
Episode 12: Celebrating Resilience with Spinal Champion Rafael R.
In the final 'Get Back To It' podcast episode of 2020, Spinal Champion, Rafael R., sits down with our CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, to discuss how he intentionally trained prior to having spine surgery. As a lo…
Episode 11: Self-Advocating & Navigating Insurance Challenges
In our November episode of the 'Get Back To It' podcast, National Spine Health Foundation CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sits down with Spinal Champion, Ellen B., to discuss her multiple surgeries. Ellen knew sh…
Episode 10: "Out of Pain, Into Hope" with Spinal Champion and 2020 Gala Chair, Jennifer Marron
When Spinal Champion and 2020 Chair of our We've Got Your Back Gala, Jennifer Marron, was diagnosed with scoliosis, she was told she'd need to wear a back brace for 23 hours a day. Our CEO, Dr. Rita…
Episode 9: Fighting for An Active & Pain-Free Life with Rebecca Gillett of the Arthritis Foundation
Did you know that September is Pain Awareness Month? Our CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sat down with Rebecca Gillett--one of our friends and collaborators over at the Arthritis Foundation. Rebecca lives with Rh…
Episode 8: Tragedy, Mental Health, and the Power of Physical Therapy with Spinal Champion Jane
This episode is a serious one. Spinal Champion, Jane, experienced a heartbreaking third trimester loss of pregnancy that resulted in devastating effects on her physical as well as mental health. Know…
Episode 7: Overcoming Challenges, Aquatic Therapy, and Wounded Warriors with Dr. Mary Wykle
Dr. Mary Wykle, a #spinalchampion herself, sits down with Dr. Rita Roy to discuss her personal story of healing and recovery and her involvement as an aquatic therapy and fitness instructor for the U…
PREVIEW! Episode 7: Overcoming Challenges, Aquatic Therapy, and Wounded Warriors with Dr. Mary Wykle
Dr. Mary Wykle, a #spinalchampion herself, sits down with Dr. Rita Roy to discuss her personal story of healing and recovery and her involvement as an aquatic therapy and fitness instructor for the U…
Episode 6: When Exercise Becomes Medicine with Dr. Belinda Beck
At the National Spine Health Foundation, we believe that one of the best things you can do for your spine is to keep moving. What would you think if we told you that with proper technique and highly …
Episode 5: From Youth Scoliosis to Advocacy with Sydnee L.
June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month and we had the opportunity to sit down with young woman who went from a youth scoliosis patient to a scoliosis advocate over the course of a few years. Spin…
Episode 4: An Osteoporosis Story with Dr. Avery Jackson & His Patient Jocelyne F.
Did you know that May is National Osteoporosis Month? In this episode, Dr. Rita Roy sits down with Dr. Avery Jackson of Michigan Neurological Institute, P.C. and his patient Jocelyn F. to learn how …