Announcements related to the community are posted here by the Spine Patient Society moderators.

Welcome New SPS Members! Feel free to introduce yourself here.

Discussion regarding Artificial Disc Replacement, Spinal Fusion (including Microdiscectomy & Laminectomy) and Emerging Spine Surgery Technologies.

A place to share your surgical experience with fellow Spine Patients.

Discuss Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Osteoarthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Osteoporosis, etc.

Information on spine-conscious exercise programs, physical/aquatic therapy, osteopathic & chiropractic manipulations, massage, acupuncture, Pilates, and yoga is also found here.

Discussion and support for spine-related medications, spinal cord stimulators and pain pumps.

X-rays, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Scans, CAT (Computer Aided Tomography) Scans, Myelograms, Electromyography (EMG) & Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) Testing, Epidural Steroid & Facet Injections, Radiofrequency Ablations (RFA), and Discography.

Educational resources for Spine Patients. Comments & discussion welcomed!

Help one another navigate the rough waters of insurance issues regarding spine surgery, specifically Artificial Disc Replacement. Discuss Approvals/Denials/Appeals, Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability and Medicaid & Medicare Coverage.

Many Spine Patients travel across the country for surgery, while others travel overseas in a common effort to find relief from their spine issues.

Support one another through issues in addition to pain: weight gain, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, financial and spiritual-related concerns, etc.

Kick back, relax and take your shoes off. Feel free to hang out and catch up with other members about anything that's on your mind.