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S1E35 Why Chronic Low Back Pain Isn’t Always a Nerve Problem | Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk (Ep. 35)
For years, many patients with chronic low back pain have been treated as if their pain was nerve-related. But what if the real issue is mechanical?In this episode of Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk, we…
S1E34 Which Spinal Cord Stimulator Waveform Fits Your Pain? | Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk (Ep. 34)
Spinal cord stimulation is often described like one single therapy — but in reality, SCS is a family of different waveforms, and each waveform can affect the nervous system differently.In this…
S1E33 Failed Spinal Cord Stimulator? DRG-S May Still Help | Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk (Ep. 33)
A failed spinal cord stimulator trial can feel like the end of the road — but for the right patient, it may not mean neuromodulation has failed. It may mean the therapy was aimed at the wrong…
S1E32 Is Your Pain Coming From the DRG? | Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk (Ep. 32)
What if your chronic pain is not “unexplainable” — but coming from one tiny, specific structure near the spine?In this episode of Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk, we explore dorsal root ganglion stimulation,…
S1E31 Is Neuromodulation Right for Your Pain? | Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk (Ep. 31)
Neuromodulation is often described as a “last resort” for chronic pain — but it is not one single treatment, and it is not right for every patient. In this episode of Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk, we…
S1E30 Chronic Back Pain, MRI Limits & Neuromodulation | Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk (Ep. 30)
What happens when your MRI looks “fine,” your surgery is considered technically successful, but your back pain is still there — or even moving somewhere new?In this episode of Vertrae® 360 Spine…
S1E29 Chronic Pain, Depression & Hope Fatigue | Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk (Ep. 29)
What if chronic back pain is not just about what appears on an MRI?In this episode of Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk, we explore the powerful connection between chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and hope…
S1E28 Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome Is Not Failed Back Surgery | Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk (Ep. 28)
Pain after spine surgery can be confusing, discouraging, and emotionally exhausting — especially when the surgery was technically successful, but the pain remains.In this episode of Vertrae® 360…
S1E27 Chronic Low Back Pain Is Not a Diagnosis | Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk (Ep. 27)
Chronic low back pain can be exhausting, frustrating, and isolating — especially when imaging looks “normal,” but the pain is still very real.In this episode of Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk, Dr. Kamal…
S1E26 Kyphoplasty Is Not Bone Failure | Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk (Ep. 26)
When patients hear the word kyphoplasty, the reaction is often immediate fear: Are my bones failing? Is this the beginning of a downward spiral?In this episode of Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk, we break…
S1E25 Stop the Spinal Fracture Cascade | Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk (Ep. 25)
A spinal compression fracture isn’t just an injury—it’s often a sign of underlying osteoporosis and low bone density. In this episode, we break down what proper bone health management looks like…
S1E24 Is Your Back Pain a Broken Bone? | Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk (Ep. 24)
Could your persistent back pain be more than just a muscle strain? In this episode, we break down how spinal compression fractures are often misdiagnosed—and why that mistake can delay proper…
S1E23 Why Your Spine Breaks Without a Fall | Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk (Ep. 23)
Podcast Description: How Can Your Spine Fracture Without a Fall? The Truth About Osteoporosis & Compression FracturesHow can your spine fracture when you didn’t fall, lift anything heavy, or…
S1E22 Kyphoplasty for Rapid Spinal Fracture Relief | Vertrae® 360 Spine Talk (Ep. 22)
Episode Description: Kyphoplasty Explained — Fast Relief for Compression FracturesKyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure designed to stabilize painful spinal compression fractures — often…
S1E21 Compression Fractures Explained — The Brief | Vertrae® 360 (Ep. 21)
Episode Description: Understanding Spinal Compression FracturesA spinal compression fracture isn’t the dramatic “snap” most people imagine. It’s quieter — a vertebra that slowly crumples under…
S1E20 Breaking the Spine Surgery Panic Cycle (Ep. 20)
A patient sits in her car, overwhelmed by fear of spine surgery…24 hours later, she’s walking out of an outpatient center with a 1-inch incision.So what changed?In this episode, we unpack the massive…
S1E19 Robotic Navigation Enables Same-Day Spinal Fusion | Vertrae® 360 (Ep. 19)
What if your fear of spinal fusion is based on a version of surgery that no longer exists?In this episode, we break down one of the biggest misconceptions in spine care—and why outdated beliefs about…
S1E18 Does Your Slipped Vertebra Need Fusion? Spondylolisthesis FAQ | Vertrae® 360 (Ep. 18)
Just diagnosed with spondylolisthesis and wondering if you need spinal fusion? You’re not alone—and the answer is often more nuanced than you think.In this deep dive, we break down one of the most…
S1E17 Why Fusing Your Spine Restores Flexibility: The Paradox Explained | Vertrae® 360 Deep Dive (Ep. 17)
Spine fusion sounds intimidating—but what if stabilizing your spine is actually the key to getting your movement back?In this episode, we break down one of the biggest paradoxes in spine care: how…
S1E16 Managing Spondylolisthesis and Spinal Instability | Vertrae® 360 (Ep. 16)
Just diagnosed with spondylolisthesis and not sure what it really means? This episode breaks it down in a simple, honest way—without the fear or confusion.We explain what “spinal slippage” actually…
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Vertrae® 360 has published 35 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.
Vertrae® 360 is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 14m.
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