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Are You A Spine Athlete?

If you are a current or former Mayfield Spine Athlete yourself, and if you’d like to share your story, please contact us.

 

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Most of us don’t give much thought to the spine – an engineering wonder of disk-buffered vertebrae that allows us to twist, bend, and lift. "For most people the spine is an invisible component of their lives – until it goes bad," says William Tobler, MD, a Mayfield neurosurgeon. "But once it goes bad, it’s a lifestyle-changer."

If you are undergoing treatment for a back problem, are facing surgery, or are simply fortunate enough to have a healthy back, now is the perfect time to start thinking like a "spine athlete,"  Dr. Tobler says. "Just as a professional athlete trains constantly, spine athletes benefit by becoming disciplined with regard to their conditioning and healthy living.

Need some inspiration?

Here are the stories of some of our spine athletes. If you are a current or former Mayfield Spine Athlete yourself, and if you’d like to share your story, please contact us.


Brad's story
Diagnosis: Herniated lumbar disc


Gary's story
Diagnosis: Herniated discs


Chris's story
Diagnosis: Disc
degeneration & herniation


Susan's story

Diagnosis: Herniated cervical disc


Ron's story

Diagnosis: Ruptured cervical disc


Bob's story

Diagnosis: Degenerative disc disease


Marialice's story

Diagnosis: Herniated lumbar disc




Laura's story

Diagnosis: Fractured vertebrae


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