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Spinal Fusions & Chronic Pain
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Being a Mom with a Spinal Fusion: A Few Practical Tips
READ MORE →: Being a Mom with a Spinal Fusion: A Few Practical TipsAs a mom with a spinal fusion, navigating daily life can be a delicate balance between…
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Willow Lake Trail in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness with a Spinal Fusion and a Brief Misadventure
READ MORE →: Willow Lake Trail in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness with a Spinal Fusion and a Brief MisadventureThe Sangre de Cristo Wilderness in Colorado offers some of the most pristine and secluded hiking…
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Angels Landing with a Spinal Fusion (and bum knee)
READ MORE →: Angels Landing with a Spinal Fusion (and bum knee)Learn about hiking Angels Landing in Zion with a spinal fusion.
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Living with Chronic Pain: The Complex Reality of Opioid Use
READ MORE →: Living with Chronic Pain: The Complex Reality of Opioid UseIt’s a struggle. For those of us trapped in the grip of relentless pain and looking…
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Why I Sang the National Anthem at a Professional Baseball Game, or How to Be Resilient
READ MORE →: Why I Sang the National Anthem at a Professional Baseball Game, or How to Be ResilientI don’t believe in trying to be better. I believe in working to be resilient and…
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Origin Story: How I Came to Need a Spinal Fusion
READ MORE →: Origin Story: How I Came to Need a Spinal FusionI realized that I haven’t shared the story of HOW I came to need a spinal…
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Everyday Things and Chronic Pain
READ MORE →: Everyday Things and Chronic PainAs I was scrapping ice off my windshield in balmy 5-degree F weather the other week,…
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Mindfulness and Chronic Pain
READ MORE →: Mindfulness and Chronic PainAlthough it feels pretty lonely when you have it, chronic pain is a condition that affects…
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Back to It: I Took a Break and Now I’m Back (haha…get it?)
READ MORE →: Back to It: I Took a Break and Now I’m Back (haha…get it?)This won’t surprise you, but I’ve been out for a minute. A lot has happened since…
Thriving with a Spinal Fusion and Chronic Pain
Welcome to Spine Bender, your trusted ally in navigating the journey of spinal fusion surgery and recovery, as well as chronic pain. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, I work to provide you with the support, resources, and advocacy you need to thrive. Patient advocacy offerings under development. Contact directly for more.