What happens when a young scoliosis patient turns her own recovery journey into a source of hope for others?

In this inspiring episode of Get Back To It, host Dr. Rita Roy welcomes Dr. Robert Brady, orthopedic spine surgeon and founder of the Straight Caribbean Spine Foundation *, along with Payton Simms, a teenage scoliosis survivor whose life-changing experience led her to join Dr. Brady's medical mission in Jamaica.

Dr. Brady shares how his foundation has provided life-changing scoliosis surgery to more than 400 children across the Caribbean over the past two decades, while Payton reflects on her own scoliosis journey—from bracing and spinal fusion surgery to returning to the sports she loves. Together, they discuss the powerful impact of peer-to-peer support, the realities of delivering specialized spine care in resource-limited settings, and how one young patient helped ease the fears of children preparing for surgery.

This heartfelt conversation explores resilience, gratitude, service, and the extraordinary difference that compassionate care can make in transforming lives.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How the Straight Caribbean Spine Foundation is changing lives through scoliosis care
• Payton's personal journey through scoliosis surgery and recovery
• Why peer support is so important for patients facing spine surgery
• The challenges and rewards of providing specialized care in Jamaica
• How service to others can create lasting impact for both patients and caregivers

Whether you're a patient, caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply someone inspired by stories of hope and healing, this episode is a powerful reminder that recovery doesn't just change lives—it can help change the world.

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* Learn more about the Straight Caribbean Spine Foundation by watching this inspiring video: https://vimeo.com/72563707?fl=pl&fe=sh

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Scoliosis Awareness Month Special: Diagnosed with severe scoliosis at age 12, Necia B. underwent life-changing spinal surgery and spent years navigating pain, fear, and isolation. Today, she uses her voice to inspire others facing similar challenges. In this episode, Necia shares her journey of resilience, recovery, and learning that a diagnosis doesn't define who you are. Hear how movement, community, and self-expression helped her get back to the life she loves.

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At 77, Betty is still playing tennis — but getting there wasn't easy. In this episode, Dr. Rita Roy sits down with Betty to talk about her decades-long journey with osteoporosis: two foot fractures, a vertebral compression fracture, years of DEXA scans, and the medications that helped her rebuild her bones.

Along the way, they discuss why a fracture can tell you more than any scan, how menopause accelerates bone loss, and why staying active may be the best thing you can do for your skeleton at any age.

Betty's story is proof that with the right care and attitude, you can keep moving for decades to come.

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Tune in to learn about the future of spinal health!

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