Welcome to a new episode of Health Raisers! Today's guest is Dr. Gbolahan Okubadejo, spinal and orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. Back pain is one of the most common conditions globally and is a culprit of disability, especially lower back pain.

In this episode, we learn about:

🩻 How to take care of our spines via diet, exercise, posture, and core awareness.

🩻 Medical screenings for back health.

🩻 Choosing the right mattress and pillow.

🩻 Myths about spinal health.

🩻 Sciatica, scoliosis, kyphosis - common conditions explained.

🩻 Bulging discs - treatment and management.

🩻 Other conditions causing back pain.

🩻 The link between stress and back pain.

Gbolahan Okubadejo, MD, FAAOS, leads The Institute for Comprehensive Spine Care, with offices in the New York Metropolitan area, as a spinal and orthopedic surgeon for 20 years. Board-certified and fellowship-trained, Dr. Okubadejo specializes in treating degenerative spinal disease, spinal deformity, and cervical, lumbar, and thoracic conditions.

Dr. Okubadejo earned his undergraduate degree at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. He completed his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Okubadejo completed a spinal surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh.

Dr. Okubadejo is a published research author and has presented his findings at several major spinal conferences around the globe. While a surgical resident, he won the Leonard Marmor Surgical Arthritis Foundation Resident Award for the best research project.

In 2017, Dr. Okubadejo formed the company 360 Dynamized Core, which is focused on creating innovative, spine-safe core fitness products and routines. The first patented product, 360 CoreBoard was launched in the market in 2020. Find out more at 360coreboard.com.

🎙️ Original Podcast Music by Nadine Kelly (drums and vocals) and Tim Buell; Produced by Tim Buell

❤️Sponsored by Infusco Coffee Roasters, Mak Salon and Spa, and Fernwood Botanical Garden.