@tenayaisapunkrocker I don’t have EDS. My spine issues were caused by a whiplash and 20 years later had deteriorated enough that I needed surgery. I had a ruptured C5/C6. That collapsed by 50%. It caused bone spurs to grow into the spinal canal and press on my spinal cord. I had a single level fusion with a donor bone disc and no hardware. I stayed in a neck brace for 3 months. It has been 10 years and I am doing fine. I can get neck spasms that I need to work on. I also have thoracic outlet syndrome that affects my neck and shoulders. My spine has been fine and I do everything I can to maintain core strength and correct spine alignment. When I applied to Mayo, I asked for Dr Fogelson to review my case and he did.