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Donna and Mark Toft
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Mark Toft's Story

Spine surgery put this avid hiker back on the trail

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Spine & Back

What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?

Despite its name, degenerative disc disease isn't a disease, and it doesn't inevitably worsen over time.

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Robert's Story

Taking the fear out of spine surgery

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Spine & Back

The Power of Good Posture

An expert explains what good posture looks like, and the health benefits of standing and sitting tall

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Bones and Joints

Preventing Golf Injuries

Sports medicine and spine specialists offer advice for protecting yourself when you hit the links

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Spine & Back

Scoliosis in Adults

While you may consider scoliosis the stuff of grammar school screenings, it can actually resurface later in life or develop as we age.

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Spine & Back

5 Tips for Preventing Back Pain

A specialist at Rush recommends making some simple adjustments

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Spine & Back

Treating Back Pain

Learn about the many ways you can get relief from back pain

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Spine & Back

5 Facts About Whiplash

Why it's essential to get checked out if you suffer a whiplash injury.

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Spine & Back

5 Spinal Fusion Facts

Compared to just a decade ago, spinal fusions today often involve far less trauma to patients