Animations Animation: 09 Inside the spine: The spinal column is made up of five sections and consists of 33 bones known as the vertebrae. Get an inside look of the spine you won't find anywhere else! View module Help / Tools Video Download Rate Chart For more instructions see help page Downloads: Download Free RealPlayer See RealPlayer Download Diagram for more help. Download Free Flash Player See Flash Download Diagram for more help.

Nothing illustrates the impact of spine treatment more effectively than being able to see and hear patients relate their personal experiences. The following sections include interviews, photos of patients that are part of the Northern California Spine Institute. You will find their stories inspiring, motivating, and very real. We thank those patients who have contributed to these pages by sharing the personal details of their experiences. These pages will be updated on an ongoing basis, so be sure to visit again.

Video Interviews: Experiences Video Clip: col-04 Patient describes experience and attitude towards surgery. 1:16 minutes / 612 kb Video Clip: cro-01 Patient describes life before surgery and future plans. 0:47 minutes / 552 kb Video Clip: cro-03 Patient describes life before surgery. 1:14 minutes / 888 kb Video Clip: vau-04 Patient describes the importance of entering surgery with a positive attitude. 0:53 minutes / 628 kb