The winter season in Minnesota provides some unique opportunities to take part in some activities that aren’t available year-round. You’ve got activities like pond hockey, ice skating, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and sledding to name a few, and while these sports can be a lot of … [Read more...] about Preventing Spine and Neck Injuries During Winter Sports
Tips for Treating Referred Spine Pain
If you stub your toe on the kitchen counter, you’re going to feel it in the form of acute pain. Acute pain is what happens when direct trauma relays pain sensations to our brain, and while it is likely the most common form of pain, it’s far from the only way we perceive discomfort. Another type of … [Read more...] about Tips for Treating Referred Spine Pain
The 5 Goals Of Every Spine Surgery
Every spine surgery is different, but that doesn’t mean doctors are trying to accomplish something different with each procedure. Although the way they go about it may be different, there are a number of common goals that are sought during each and every spine surgery. In today’s blog, we shine a … [Read more...] about The 5 Goals Of Every Spine Surgery
Tips For Managing Pain After A Significant Spinal Surgery
Surgeries are getting smaller and safer, and although outcomes are getting more successful, there’s still one constant that remains throughout any type of spinal surgery - pain. Don’t get us wrong, surgeries and post-op recovery are involving less pain, but it’s impossible to eliminate pain from the … [Read more...] about Tips For Managing Pain After A Significant Spinal Surgery
The Benefits Of A Personalized Spine Treatment Plan
Back pain is one of if not the most common pain condition in the world, and because so many people suffer from acute or chronic back pain, there are countless remedies for every ailment. While many conservative care techniques are similar in manner (rest, ice, exercise, dietary changes, physical … [Read more...] about The Benefits Of A Personalized Spine Treatment Plan
What Is An Anterior Cervical Corpectomy?
When you’re dealing with a problem in your spine, there are a lot of treatment options that can help you find relief. For some patients, that treatment is through what’s known as an anterior cervical corpectomy. Below, we take a closer look at this common procedure and explain why someone may … [Read more...] about What Is An Anterior Cervical Corpectomy?
6 Halloween Safety Tips For Your Spine
The Halloween season can be fun for you and your family, but it can also take a toll on your spine. From hauling pumpkins out of the patch to traversing the neighborhood in Halloween costumes, you can injure your spine if you’re not careful. In today’s blog, we share some tips for keeping your spine … [Read more...] about 6 Halloween Safety Tips For Your Spine
Pressing Pause On Spinal Disc Injuries
For almost any type of health condition or injury, earlier intervention tends to yield better treatment results. But what if we could press a theoretical pause button after a spine injury until a doctor could begin treatment, preventing cell death that often occurs in the wake of significant spinal … [Read more...] about Pressing Pause On Spinal Disc Injuries