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I began having chronic back pain in 2001. Insidious in nature, the pain increased to the point that it kept me from doing everything I enjoyed. As a very active person who loves to be outdoors hiking, biking, playing tennis and skiing, it was very hard for me.

A Nordic Skier’s Recovery From Shoulder Injury

Learn about local Nordic ski coach, JD Downing, and his surprising shoulder injury.

Mark Gillem

Being in the building trade since the early 1980’s I was no stranger to aches and pains, but when my shoulder pain started keeping me up at night, I went to The Center. I had surgery on my rotator cuff and the whole process was so easy. Immediately after the surgery I felt less pain in my shoulder, and now it is better than new.

Mike Marsh

I stepped on a pickleball court three years ago and immediately became addicted. I had always played with some thumb pain, but last winter it got so bad that I couldn’t even grab a ball. My left thumb had developed big bone spurs and I could barely bend it. I went...

A Mountain Biker’s Story of Resilience After Spinal Surgery

Learn about local mountain biker, Josh, who underwent a serious spinal surgery to relieve severe pain.

Jim Ferrarin

I had problems with my big toe for many years, but when the pain got so bad that I couldn’t sleep at night, I started researching my options. Fusing my toe just wasn’t going to work for me. My doctor helped me find a solution to gain my mobility back...

Daisy Layman

I had been living in Bend for just over a year when I went in for a routine calcium scan on my arteries. I was shocked to find out from the radiologist that there was a pretty large tumor that had wrapped itself around my spinal cord, inside one of my vertebrae.

Porsha Murdock

As a professional athlete that has gone through injuries before, I knew I was in for a long recovery, both physically and mentally. I wasn’t expecting to be competitive again so quickly since I was still trying to develop muscle and recover…

Raenah Gehm

I went from playing sports to being completely bedridden at age 15 because of my hip pain. Now I am getting back to everything I can — swimming, biking, walking, and playing with my siblings…

Rena Keffer

My horse made a wrong step and the next thing I knew I was lying on the ground. Because of my doctor’s expertise, I am still doing two things that are very important to me…

Brandon Brasher

I discovered that I had a talent for running in high school and loved running competitively, but due to a joint condition, I always had a lot of ankle pain. After years of unsuccessful treatments...

Steve Tague

The doctors at The Center have given me a second chance to be the competitive athlete I always wanted to be. After two successful surgeries and diligent rehabilitation, I feel stronger in my 50s than I did in my 20s...

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