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Sean D. Smith, MSc

Sean spent the past 10 years working at top academic institutions and med-tech startups including Medical Creations (dba Xtremity), UNYQ, SOLS, UCSF, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, and University of Denver. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a BSc Degree in Biomedical Engineering and University of Denver with a MSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has co-authored 25 peer-reviewed articles in medical journals, developed and commercialized medical devices, and collaborated with top experts in orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, trauma, physical therapy, and rehabilitation.

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Living with Chronic Back Pain: Part 6
Living with Chronic Back Pain: Part 6

In Part 6 of this series of articles, Cathy describes her daily core strength and flexibility routine to stay strong and mobile.

Living with Chronic Back Pain: Part 5
Living with Chronic Back Pain: Part 5

Part 5 of a multi-part guest author series. Cathy describes the balancing act of pain tolerance and activity level to live her new ‘normal’ life.

Living with Chronic Back Pain: Part 4
Living with Chronic Back Pain: Part 4

Part 4 of a multi-part guest author series. Not finding any relief through epidural injections and typical pain management treatments, Cathy discovers Active Release Techniques and Myofascial Release and has a breakthrough.

Living with Chronic Back Pain: Part 3
Living with Chronic Back Pain: Part 3

Part 3 of a multi-part guest author series, Cathy describes how journaling helped her cultivate a positive mindset and find new activities to give her life purpose.

Living with Chronic Back Pain: Part 2
Living with Chronic Back Pain: Part 2

Part 2 of a multi-part guest author series, follow Cathy’s journey to reinvent herself and find purpose and meaning in a life hampered by chronic back pain.

Living with Chronic Back Pain: Part 1
Living with Chronic Back Pain: Part 1

Once a multi-sport athlete, chronic low back pain has forced Cathy Smith to reinvent herself and find new ways to give her life purpose and enjoyment.