Podcast Overview
🌟 Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode, Joey Pinz sits down at Winthrop Market with Jack Catanzarite, a spine surgery specialist and passionate health advocate, to bust myths and shed light on what really causes back pain—and how to manage it.
Jack explains why surgery is often not the first answer, highlighting the importance of physical therapy, exercise, and posture before going under the knife. He also unpacks the misunderstood relationship between obesity, spine health, and surgical outcomes, stressing the impact of lifestyle choices on long-term mobility.


But this conversation goes deeper. Jack opens up about the personal loss of his cousin and how that tragedy inspired the creation of the Michael Trella Foundation—supporting families who’ve lost a child. He shares how grief, community, and personal accountability fuel his motivation and discipline today.
Whether you sit at a desk all day or just want to better understand your body, Jack’s advice is packed with practical wisdom and heartfelt insight.
✅ Top 3 Highlights:
- 🏋️♂️ Why most back pain doesn’t require surgery—and what you can do instead
- 🧬 How lifestyle factors like BMI and smoking influence spine health and recovery
- 💖 The story behind the Michael Trella Foundation and Jack’s personal mission
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Join us for enlightening discussions that spark growth and exploration.
Hosted by Joey Pinz, this Discipline Conversations Podcast offers insights and inspiration.
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Discipline. How does it play a role in your life? How does it drive your decisions? Do you have too much or too little? Every profession, hobby, or passion requires a level of discipline. I have used it in weight loss (+130 lbs.), family death, and found a +25 year business. Am I an expert? Absolutely not! Please join me, as I speak to interesting people and find out how discipline affects their career, life, goals, and decisions. Join me as I talk to interesting people in: #Health, #Fitness & #Wellness: #Business, #Technology & #Science: #Art & #Culture: Website: joeypinz.com All social media @TheJoeyPinz Do you wish to Sponsor? Get the prospectus here: www.joeypinz.com/sponsor
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spine health, back pain prevention, surgery myths, physical therapy, Michael Trella Foundation, wellness lifestyle, Florida medicine