Fear. Confusion. The idea of losing movement forever.

For many patients, the word fusion is the moment they shut down.

In this episode of the Virtual 360 Podcast, Dr. Woods pulls back the curtain on what spine surgery looks like today — beyond old assumptions and outdated fears. With clarity, compassion, and decades of expertise, he explains how the Motion-First Mindset guides his approach to treating neck and back pain.

You’ll hear how modern artificial discs work, what really happens during a fusion, and why preserving movement matters not just for flexibility — but for long-term health, independence, and longevity.

This is more than a medical discussion.

This is a conversation about hope, possibility, and a future where movement is restored — not removed.

Step inside a spine-only center built to feel different. In our debut episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Kamal Woods introduces Vertrae 360°—a full-circle look at comprehensive spine care under one roof: consults, physical therapy, image-guided injections, and minimally invasive surgery. You’ll meet co-founder Loredana Woods, RN (aka the “VP of everything”), head PT Chris, and PA Jen as they share how intentional design, deep listening, and coordinated care remove barriers patients face—clinical and emotional. We talk atmosphere (why it matters), the power of a one-hour eval, motion-preserving solutions, and the tough stuff: anxiety, chronic pain, and what medicine still needs. Have a topic you want us to cover next? Send your questions—we’ll feature them in future episodes.