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Spinal Champions

TRUE STORY: MARY UNDERWENT A TLIF AND IS NOW BACK TO THE LIFE SHE LOVES

True Story: Over a period of six months, I saw numerous physicians both orthopedic and neurosurgeons discussing my situation. I used to work in medical research and grant funding, so for me (and my back), this was a research project. Along with my many back diagnoses and because of my scoliosis, I was referred to [...]

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TRUE STORY: MR. BAKER SPENT 15 YEARS IN PAIN; NOW HE’S BACK TO HIS LIVELIHOOD

True Story: As the owner of Baker Farms in Mt. Jackson, Virginia, my lifelong profession is one that is physically demanding.  I have been pursuing my passion for farming for over 35 years; but not without pain. Over the past 15 years, I’ve learned to live with low back pain until finally one day the pain literally [...]

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TRUE STORY: SHELDON OVERCAME LOWER BACK PAIN AND IS TRAINING AGAIN!

  True Story: I was an extremely healthy 33 year old.  I was just a week away from competing in my second half Ironman and was at peak fitness.  In the past three years I had finished my first marathon, first Half Ironman and completed multiple sprint and Olympic Distance triathlons. Life was very good. Then out [...]

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HOW TO SUBMIT A TRUE STORY ❤

  Are you a Spinal Champion? A Spinal Champion is someone has overcome back or neck pain, either through surgical or non-surgical interventions. We encourage you to share your story with us if you have successfully gotten back to the life you love. One single story can inspire, teach and provide hope for millions of [...]

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TRUE STORY: TOM FELT 44 YEARS YOUNGER AFTER SPINE SURGERY!

True Story: I was suddenly crippled with pain down my right leg and could not walk without crutches.  I went to two orthopaedic surgeons who recommended pain medication.  I went to Dr. Thomas Schuler for a third opinion; and was  diagnosed with several serious problems that required immediate surgery.  All of these conditions were pinching [...]

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TRUE STORY: IKE DIDN’T WANT TO LIVE ANOTHER DAY IN PAIN

True Story: The onset of my pain was in my lower back. I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t sit or stand for long periods. I was living in constant pain. At the onset of pain and due to my lack of mobility, I immediately sought treatment, but only with my primary care physician. Before coming to [...]

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TRUE STORY: AFTER RECOVERY, EMILY WENT ON TO COMPETE IN THE PRE-OLYMPIC TRIALS

  True Story: As a collegiate swimmer at Virginia Tech, my physical health was crucial to my success in the pool as well as in the classroom.  During the fall of my junior year, I began noticing low back pain as a result of prolonged sitting through classes.  I had to constantly readjust my posture [...]

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IN OBSERVACE OF VETERAN’S DAY WE SALUTE OUR SPINES OF SERVICE: LT. COLONEL MELITO’S TRUE STORY

Back Story: Lieutenant Colonel Melito is Commander, 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment and served two tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Lt. Col.  Melito suffered injuries when his Bradley fighting vehicle was involved in a collision in the line of duty in Iraq.  Following the injury, his MRI showed significant degeneration in his lower [...]

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TRUE STORY: RUDY UNDERWENT A LUMBAR FUSION TO GET BACK TO THE LIFE HE LOVES

True Story: After an initial diagnosis of lumbar pain had been successfully treated with injections two years previously, another bout of back pain occurred in large part from overly strenuous exercise and weight-training. At a point where my life and work were significantly restricted, I started looking for other options.  I narrowed my search for [...]

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TRUE STORY:MEGAN UNDERWENT A SPINAL FUSION AND IS BACK TO BEING AN ACTIVE ADVENTURER, AGAIN!

True Story: I used to be active – an adventurer.  I was a competitive swimmer and could be found on some type of wheels when I was not in the pool. As I grew older, my adventures grew right along with me. I went skydiving, I bought a fun orange convertible, and I traveled overseas.  [...]

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