01/24/2026
Living with chronic or complex spine pain can feel overwhelming — especially when answers are hard to find.
Recently, two of our providers from Advanced Pain Centers of Alaska joined Alaska Public Media | Line One on NPR, hosted by Dr. Justin Clark, for an in-depth conversation about spine pain: why it develops, why it can linger, and what today’s evidence-based treatments actually look like.
In this episode, Sola Olamikan, MD and Ivy Weakland, PA-C break down common myths, explain how spine pain is diagnosed, and share practical ways to protect your back in everyday life — from medical options to lifestyle approaches that show real promise.
If you or someone you love is living with ongoing spine pain, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and science-backed insight.
🎧 Listen to the full episode — link in the comments.