Leading Edge Collaborative Research & Consulting

Specializing in the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of spine and other musculoskeletal disorders

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Research

Learn how we are pushing the boundaries of research and explore our capabilities.

Ergonomics

Work with our ergonomics division, SRI-Ergonomics, to make your workplace safer and more productive.

Patient Health

Experience the Spine Research Institute's vision for the future of spine healthcare.

Patient Resources

Are you suffering from neck or back pain? Learn more about these conditions and get help.

#1

Lower back pain is the leading cause of long-term disability worldwide

$100B+

The cost per year to treat low back and neck pain in the U.S.

70%

Reduction in injury rates nationwide by Honda, achieved with help from SRI

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SRI is the official site of an NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center that focuses on musculoskeletal disorder prevention.

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NIH National Institures of Health

As a Technology Research Site, SRI is collaborating with UCSF and University of Michigan through NIH's Back Pain Consortium (BACPAC).

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Lower Back Injury Prevention Guidelines

Injury Prevention Guidelines

Our evidence-based low-back injury prevention guidelines are widely cited and free to use
Spine Health Assessment

Spine Health Assessment

Using wearable sensors to objectively assess spine function in the clinic
Spinal Health Backed by Science

Backed by Science

250+ journal publications 18,000+ citations World-Class Capabilities
Spine Injury Research Capabilities

World-Class Capabilities

Unique laboratory capabilities help researchers prevent spine injuries in occupational environments
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December 21, 2020

Untangling the Complexities of Back Pain

If you’ve never experienced back pain, you’re lucky. You’re in rare company. But chances are you’re not out of the woods. Eighty percent of us experience back pain at some point in...
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