National Spine Health Foundation

The National Spine Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving spinal health care through education, research, and patient advocacy. We educate Americans about the treatment and prevention of neck and back disorders. We prove what works, drive innovation, and support patients on their journey to spinal health.

With a diagnosis comes a whirlwind of emotions, and all too often, the patient is left feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, and lost. There is an astounding lack of knowledge surrounding each unique procedure in spinal health care. We distribute content to provide information about the benefits for differing spinal health care procedures so that the patient is able to make an informed, confident decision about what is best for them. The National Spine Health Foundation also drives innovation and proves what works to allow the best procedures to be available to the public. These actions provide the patient with hope, no matter how severe their condition may be.

Patient advocacy is the most unique part of the foundation as it provides patients with a voice and a platform for them to be heard. From the patient driven podcast to the Spinal Champion program, patients are given the opportunity to thrive with the support of each other. It is difficult to walk a path for the first time, but the support and information the National Spine Health Foundation provides is unparalleled and gives each unique spinal health treatment the best opportunity to succeed.

To improve spinal health care, the National Spine Health Foundation is targeting three major categories: Education, Research, and Patient Advocacy.

In education, we work to distribute information through multiple platforms to reach as many individuals as possible. From our podcast, to the Spine Health Journal, we are providing content about patients' stories, procedures, and technology. These actions target the lack of information revolving spine health and increase the amount of reliable, and accessible information.

In research, the National Spine Health Foundation works to prove what works and provide resources nationwide to perform multi-centered studies. The expansion of accessible information increases the reach the National Spine Health Foundation has by positively impacting exponentially more people.

In patient advocacy, we create a support network through our Spinal Champion® program. This will celebrate the strides individuals have taken on their path to spinal health. This support network will give patients hope and show them that it is possible to greatly improve or eliminate their neck or back pain. The goal of celebrating the accomplishments of Spinal Champion® is to bring hope back into their lives.

We focus on improving spinal health care through education, research, and patient advocacy to improve the lives of those with neck and back pain.

The National Spine Health Foundation is more than capable of improving spine health through education, research, and patient advocacy through its numerous programs promoting, and celebrating spine health.

In research, the National Spine Health Foundation runs SpineOnline®, a cloud-based research tool that enables nationwide, multi-centered studies which help prove the effectiveness of spinal treatment options. We also make important contributions to clinical research publications as well as supporting FDA clinical trial research. The research institute also provides hands-on experience to student interns from high school through graduate level students. We prove what works and drive innovation to improve spinal health.

In patient advocacy, we have the Spinal Champion® program that connects those who have pursued treatment and improved their quality of life, providing hope to others. We celebrate the achievements of spinal champions on their journey to spine health through the We've Got Your Back events and our gala that also celebrates spinal innovators, and industry partners. The National Spine Health Foundation supports policies and initiatives that offer much needed support to patients as they embark on their journey to spinal health.

We focus on improving spinal health care through education, research, and patient advocacy to improve the lives of those with neck and back pain.

The founders of the National Spine Health Foundation envisioned a non-profit, patient oriented organization that improves spinal health care through education, research, and patient advocacy. Tackling a problem that impacts 1/3rd of the US population seemed impossible but we have proven that, within a few short years, we can improve the understanding and procedures of spinal health care.

-The National Spine Health Foundation has contributed to removing the negative stigma attached to spinal fusions caused by the invasive procedures in the past.

-We have distributed hundreds of hours worth of patient stories, physician insights into spine health, and educational information that is all free to access.

-We have made significant contributions to clinical research papers that will prove the benefits of new technology and protocols.

-Our We've Got Your Back events have raised thousands of dollars in support of Spinal Champions® while also celebrating their unique journey to spinal health.

There is still a vast amount of work that needs to be done to further improve spinal health care. We are proud of the strides we have made in such a short time. The National Spine Health Foundation is excited for what the future holds because in a minimal amount of time, so much was accomplished. There is no telling the impact we will have in the next ten years.