The Genius Life 510: Why Your Spine Is the Key to Longevity, Sexual Health and Pain-Free Living | Jared Ament, MD
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Sep 17, 2025 
Dr. Jared Ament, a board-certified neurosurgeon, shares his insights on the pivotal role of spine health in longevity and quality of life. He emphasizes preventive strategies like hydration and posture. The conversation covers revolutionary spinal surgeries, including motion-preserving techniques, and the connections between spinal health, pain management, and even sexual function. Ament also discusses advancements in artificial discs and the importance of gut health in chronic pain, rounding off with a holistic view on health management.
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Prioritize Prevention Over Surgery
- If you want to avoid spine surgery, focus on prevention and evidence-based daily habits now.
- Dr. Jared Ament emphasizes exercise, posture, stress control, and nutrition to stay off the operating table.
Patient Success With L5–S1 Disc Replacement
- Max underwent an anterior lumbar artificial disc replacement at L5–S1 and feels life-changing improvements.
- Dr. Jared Ament reports many patients regain activity, reduce medications, and return to normal mechanics.
Fusion Can Create More Problems
- Fusion often causes more long-term problems by creating adjacent-level stress and revision surgeries.
- Motion-preserving solutions avoid the 'scaffolding' mentality and can maintain spinal mechanics better long term.
