Vertrae® 360

About Vertrae® 360

We take you behind the scenes of a neurosurgery private practice and talk all things spine-related.

Publisher

Kamal Woods

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Nov 2025

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

159 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   What Does That Mean? Translating the Language of Spine Care (Ep. 87)

   What do spine care terms like spondylosis, spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, and myelopathy mean? This episode explores the language of spine health to help you better understand discussions about your MRI, symptoms, and treatment options. We look at common spine terminology, cervical disc replacement, and spinal fusion, including ACDF (anterior cervical discectomy and fusion). The conversation focuses on making these terms easier to understand and preparing useful questions for your spine specialist. Whether you’re navigating neck pain, back pain, or an unfamiliar diagnosis, understanding the vocabulary can help you take a more active role in conversations about your care. Listen for a clearer perspective on spine conditions, the goals of different treatments, and how your daily function and personal goals fit into the discussion. Follow the podcast for more conversations about spine health, patient education, and understanding your care options.

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   How to Prepare for a Spine Specialist Appointment: Tell Your Story, Ask Better Questions (Ep. 86)

   How can you get the most out of a spine specialist appointment? In this episode, we explore preparing for a spine consultation and having a clearer conversation about your symptoms, concerns, and goals. Whether you’re seeking help for back pain, neck pain, or an ongoing spine condition, an appointment is an opportunity to better understand your care. We focus on communicating how symptoms affect everyday life, organizing your questions, and discussing treatment recommendations and next steps. Listen for a practical look at becoming a more informed participant in your spine care, from preparing for the visit to leaving with a clearer understanding of the plan. Follow the podcast for more conversations about spine health, patient education, and navigating medical appointments.

3. 

   9 Oct 2026

   When Is It Time to See a Spine Specialist? The Real-World Decision (Ep. 85)

   Back pain, neck pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness does not automatically mean you need surgery. However, certain symptoms and changes in function may be signs that it is time to see a spine specialist for a more complete evaluation. In this episode, we discuss when it may be appropriate to see a spine surgeon and why a consultation does not automatically mean surgery is the next step. You’ll learn why the direction of your symptoms matters, including whether they are improving, staying the same, or progressively getting worse. We also explore how weakness, numbness, tingling, mobility changes, and limitations in daily activities can help determine when further evaluation may be appropriate. The episode also explains why function matters just as much as pain. If your symptoms are affecting your ability to work, exercise, sleep, walk, or complete normal everyday activities, understanding the cause can help you make more informed treatment decisions. Seeing a spine surgeon is about getting answers, understanding the urgency of the problem, and reviewing your available treatment options. Depending on your condition, surgery may or may not be recommended. If you are dealing with persistent back pain, neck pain, sciatica, numbness, tingling, weakness, or changes in mobility, this episode can help you better understand when it may be time to seek a spine specialist evaluation. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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