Stronger Backs, Longer Lives: Spine Health, Aging Well, & Preventing Degenerative Scoliosis | Ep 331

The Aging Well Podcast · Dec 7, 2025 · 47m

Back pain and degenerative scoliosis can rob older adults of mobility, independence, and quality of life—but it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong talks with Dr. Terence Verla, neurosurgeon at the Orlando Health Spine Center, about the critical yet often overlooked role of spine health in aging well. Together, they explore what causes degenerative scoliosis, how to prevent back problems before they start, and the practical steps people can take to stay mobile and independent as they age. Whether you’re planning ahead in midlife or…