The Aging Spine: Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment

UCSF Spine Surgeon Dr. Alekos Theologis describes the causes of back and neck pain and explores the treatment options for degenerative disc disease, kyphosis and scoliosis, and osteoporosis. Recorded on 04/18/2019. [6/2019] [Show ID: 34793]
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[@msleslie1]

Thank you for this excellent presentation. He has a very nice manner, and explains complex things very well. His careful answers to all the questions from the audience is much appreciated.

[@roughout]

Very informative. Helps me understand what I'm dealing with at 68. The low carb diet has greatly improved my pain. I can flat out run now, where before I could hardly walk. The editing during the question and answer is excellent. Thank you!

[@gaylecheung3087]

Awesome more than I want to learn about my ageing body

[@janetwalmsley-heron]

very helpful and so interested because not only do I have back pain issues since a terrible accident falling in the rain in 2007 onto Concrete steps in Jamaica. My AUNT is suffering and leaning over now and has had an X- Ray on her back we do not know what is wrong and it is only recent she is in her 80's I am 72 and have learned to live with pain. I just do not wish to grow worse. I used to be very fit this is just ageing and accidents now from earlier years causing pain but I do cope THANK YOU

[@peggythornton5372]

ive had facet arthritis for 30 yrs im 70 what should i do

[@peggythornton5372]

i have severe osteoporosis in lower spine and left hip any ideas

[@carolscabinas]

Vitamin K2 . You tube Dr Rhonda Patrick . She explains how it works. Vitamin K2 has done wonders for me. I have no more back pain and no more joint problems. Don't expect it to work over night give it months even a year. Your body needs it to repair bone. I'm still taking it. It's been 3 years now of zero back attacks.

[@gaylecheung3087]

I hate slouching I cannot sit and slouch it literally drives me crazy and it’s very uncomfortable I need to sit upright even in a moving car the seat has to be straight otherwise I’m discomfort is that normal on 57-year-old female Chinese Canadian drink way too much milk ♥️🇨🇦🥛🌎

[@nederhood]

Can autoimmune conditions cause all these symptoms?

[@tfoxen7518]

Ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disease of the spine. Numerous autoimmune diseases affect joints and connective tissues.

[@robertdress6743]

Not a single mention of the essential mineral BORON!

[@vernacote2219]

Not the only solution

[@publicopinion3596]

Okay name the other solutions and add something to the topic....