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The Spine Pod Conversations about Motion Surgery
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11/24/2025

The Spine Pod co-host Courtney Schutze and Dr. Todd Lanman (Beverly Hills, CA) talk about how the “don’t ever get spine surgery” mindset comes from outdated experiences, when fusion was the only option and recovery was brutal.

Today, innovation and motion-preserving procedures like artificial disc replacement have transformed what’s possible.

Surgery should still be the last resort, but it doesn’t have to mean losing motion or living in pain for years before getting help.

🎧 Hear more from Dr. Lanman on The Spine Pod streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

11/21/2025

In this clip from The Spine Pod, Dr. Kamal Woods (Miamisburg, OH) shares his guiding principle: never recommend something you wouldn’t choose for yourself.

That’s why most of his patients start with conservative care, advanced physical therapy, targeted injections, and innovative non-surgical techniques. And for many, that’s enough.

But when a patient has tried everything and still can’t get their life back, surgery becomes a thoughtful, last-step conversation, not the first.

🎧 Watch Dr. Woods’ full episode now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

11/20/2025

In today’s brand-new episode of The Spine Pod, Dr. Kamal Woods at Vertrae, Inc. (Miamisburg, OH) explains a powerful truth most patients never hear:

Most people with neck problems don’t have to jump straight to fusion.

Many are strong candidates for motion-sparing procedures, like cervical disc replacement, that aim to keep the neck moving naturally while relieving pain.

Dr. Woods walks through how he evaluates these cases, why motion matters, and how choosing the right option can help patients stay active long-term.

🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

11/18/2025

Dr. Lali Sekhon (Reno, NV) shares how access to information, AI tools, and online research are changing the doctor-patient dynamic. People are asking smarter questions, exploring motion preservation options, and pushing for less invasive treatments.

This shift isn’t a challenge — it’s an opportunity.
Empowered patients lead to better conversations, better trust, and better care.

🎧 Hear more from Dr. Sekhon on The Spine Pod — now streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

11/17/2025

For Dr. Christopher Good, spine care isn’t just professional, it’s personal.
His father suffered a spinal injury when he was 10 days old. His mother endured multiple back surgeries for scoliosis.

Seeing the challenges and outcomes up close shaped how he practices medicine today—with compassion, balance, and a drive to help patients find the right solution for their unique story.

🎧 Hear more from Dr. Good on The Spine Pod streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

11/12/2025

Waiting too long to see a specialist can limit your options for motion-preserving care like disc replacement or even take those options off the table entirely.

By the time many patients finally seek help, their facet joints or surrounding structures are too damaged for less invasive solutions.

The takeaway? If you’re living with back or neck pain that’s impacting your life, don’t wait for it to get worse; get evaluated early and explore all your options for staying in motion.

🎧 Hear more from Dr. Lanman on The Spine Pod streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

11/11/2025

When Tesla first appeared, legacy automakers dismissed it. They already had the market, so why change?

Dr. Lali Sekhon (Reno, NV) draws the same parallel to medicine: true innovation rarely starts from within. It takes bold thinkers, new technology, and sometimes, outside pressure to push progress forward.

Just like electric cars forced change in the auto industry, motion-preserving spine surgery is reshaping how we think about treating back pain, one disruptive step at a time.

🎧 Hear the full conversation on The Spine Pod now streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

11/10/2025

Dr. Christopher Good (Reston, VA) shares how his approach to spine care is built around customization for every patient. Genetics, fitness, and lifestyle all influence how your spine ages, and no two cases are the same.

Instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach, his goal is to find the balance between safety, long-term durability, and motion preservation

🎧 Watch the full conversation with Dr. Good on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

VSI - Spine Solutions

11/06/2025

If you’ve ever lived with back pain, you know how exhausting it can be physically, mentally, and emotionally.

In this clip from The Spine Pod, Dr. Lali Sekhon (Reno, NV) explains why treating back pain isn’t simple and why the medical field still has work to do.

Sometimes the scans don’t match the pain. Sometimes the answers just aren’t clear. But that’s exactly why doctors must keep asking questions and keep innovating.

Back pain shouldn’t be something people “just live with.” It’s something we need to keep solving.

🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

11/05/2025

“If your doctor tells you disc replacement isn’t proven, you should run.”

Dr. Todd Lanman (Beverly Hills, CA) has performed thousands of motion-preserving spine surgeries, and his philosophy is clear: start with disc replacement when appropriate because fusion can always come later if needed.

Disc replacement preserves movement, reduces stress on nearby levels, and keeps your spine functioning naturally. Fusion, on the other hand, should be the last option, not the first.

🎧 Hear Dr. Lanman’s full conversation on The Spine Pod now streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

11/04/2025

A hundred years ago, if you had back pain, your doctor gave you a rocking chair, because there was nothing else to offer.

Dr. Lali Sekhon (Reno, NV) explains how far spine care has come and why patients today have more options than ever before. From better imaging and diagnostics to minimally invasive and motion-preserving techniques, the field keeps evolving, with hope for even more innovation in the future.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

11/03/2025

When Dr. Christopher Good’s father suffered a severe spinal injury in the 1970s, decades before modern implants or techniques, his family lived through the pain, limitations, and frustration of early spine surgery.

That experience became his purpose. From baby pictures sitting on his father’s body cast to leading VSI - Spine Solutions, one of the most advanced spine centers in the country, Dr. Good’s career is rooted in a lifetime mission: to make sure patients today have better options than his father did.

🎧 Hear his full story on The Spine Pod streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

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