A Patient Voice for
Spinal Fusions & Chronic Pain
Latest Articles
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Spinally Fused Superwoman Mama
READ MORE →: Spinally Fused Superwoman MamaBeing a mama is tough. It equates to seeing your heart exit your body, then watching…
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Spinal Fusions and Pregnancy: Four Guidelines
READ MORE →: Spinal Fusions and Pregnancy: Four GuidelinesThere don’t seem to be a lot of us, women with spinal fusions having babies. I…
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Cleft Warrior: Ainsley Persephone’s Story
READ MORE →: Cleft Warrior: Ainsley Persephone’s StoryI looked at the small white flower in my hand with tears streaming down my face.…
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Planes, Trains, and a Spinal Fusion
READ MORE →: Planes, Trains, and a Spinal FusionAir travel is painful. If it isn’t the long lines, the crowds, or endless waiting, it’s…
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Being Smart About the Next Spinal Fusion
READ MORE →: Being Smart About the Next Spinal FusionI’ve already told you I have adjacent segment disease. All of us with fusions will likely…
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Wedding!
READ MORE →: Wedding!On May 9, 2015, I married my soul mate and best friend. The weather didn’t cooperate…
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When Pain Gets in the Way of Life
READ MORE →: When Pain Gets in the Way of LifeWhen you have chronic pain, seemingly easy things (like going to a baseball game) can quickly…
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The Best Way to Live with Chronic Pain
READ MORE →: The Best Way to Live with Chronic PainHey you! Want to significantly reduce the negative impact chronic pain has on your life? Want…
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Spinal Fusion Support Groups: Because We All Need Someone Sometimes
READ MORE →: Spinal Fusion Support Groups: Because We All Need Someone SometimesGoing through the daily pains, questions, and problems that arise when living with a spinal fusion,…
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.