Your spine is an incredibly complex structure, which is why it can be so hard to figure out exactly what’s going on in your back when pain develops. If you really want to get a handle on your pain, you often turn to an expert, but how exactly does a spine specialist work to come up with an accurate … [Read more...] about 4 Ways Spine Specialists Come Up With A Diagnosis
What Is Kissing Spine And How Is It Treated?
Kissing spine is a relatively common cause of back pain, especially in athletes and older individuals, that is often overlooked. Also known as Baastrup’s sign or Baastrup’s syndrome, the condition is named for Christian Ingerslev Baastrup who first documented the condition in 1933. In today’s blog, … [Read more...] about What Is Kissing Spine And How Is It Treated?
Caring For Your Mind, Body and Soul After Spine Surgery
Spine surgery is a big undertaking for your body, even if the operation is performed on a minimally invasive basis. And while the goal of the operation is to reduce pain and improve function in the area, these goals don’t just happen by chance. If you want to have the best recovery after spine … [Read more...] about Caring For Your Mind, Body and Soul After Spine Surgery
Summer Heat & Your Spine
While we don’t typically see the same summer temperatures as the southern United States, it’s not uncommon for temperatures to top 90 or even 100 degrees during July and August. This may not seem so bad if you’re near one of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes, but if you’re doing something else, like … [Read more...] about Summer Heat & Your Spine
7 Summer Spine Safety Tips
We’ve closed the door on May, and that means summer is officially here! The warmer weather in Minnesota allows us to partake in a number of new seasonal activities, but it can also be a hard season on our spine. In today’s blog, we share some tips to help protect and strengthen your spine throughout … [Read more...] about 7 Summer Spine Safety Tips
How To Prevent Spinal Boss Loss
As we get older, our bodies slowly start to degenerate. It’s a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean you should welcome it with open arms. We can’t completely stop spinal bone loss from happening, but if you’re smart about your lifestyle, you can certainly slow down the process, which will … [Read more...] about How To Prevent Spinal Boss Loss
Why Stretching Is So Important For Your Spine
There are a lot of great ways to care for your spine. You can exercise and participate in some type of strength training program, you can eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of fluids, and you can head to a spine specialist at the first sign of a back issue. Another easy way to take care of your … [Read more...] about Why Stretching Is So Important For Your Spine
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
