Ask Dr. Spight: What Causes Spine Swelling?
Nonsurgical pain physician Dr. Spight explains the conditions that cause spine swelling as well as factors causing people to perceive swelling when they have lower back pain.
Ask Dr. Spight: Can I Try a Waterbed for Back Pain?
Dr. Spight shares thoughts about using a waterbed for back pain, and offers additional tips to help manage back pain during sleeping and waking hours.
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Meet Pain Interventionalist Dr. Santos
Dr. Santos explains his personalized approach to diagnosing and treating back pain. Dr. Jose Santos had his first brush with his medicine calling as a child. Severe asthma attacks...
Ask Dr. Choi: Why Do Legs Give Out Without Warning?
Learn about whether you need medical evaluation if your legs give out. It is alarming to suddenly have your legs give out as you take a step. However, you...
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Ask Dr. Choi: How Is a Bruised Back Evaluated?
Dr. Choi identifies bruised spine symptoms that require medical evaluation. The occasional bruise on an arm or leg is usually not a reason for alarm. However, trauma that causes...
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Superior Surgical Safety Recognized by Joint Commission Award
Summit’s spine fusion certification is the gold standard in surgical safety. Summit Orthopedics’ Eagan Surgery Center is the first surgery center in the country to be recognized with spine...
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Dr. Choi’s Tips: Reducing Stress Can Relieve Back Pain
Dr. Choi helps chronic pain sufferers understand the link between stress and back pain. If you deal with chronic back pain, you know that managing ongoing pain can be...
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Seven Summit Physicians Named Top Doctors in 2018
Summit Orthopedics congratulates 2018 Top Doctors Dr. Amy Beacom, retired Dr. Peter Daly, Dr. Jack Drogt, Dr. Erik Ekstrom, Dr. Michael Forseth, Dr. James Gannon, and Dr. Andrew Derek...
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Dr. Parisi’s Tips To Prevent Wrist Fractures
With icy conditions on the horizon, Dr. Parisi has suggestions to help prevent wrist fractures caused by falls. As temperatures and leaves begin to fall, icy winter streets and...
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Effects of Exercise on Arthritis [Video]
Ask the Expert: Arthritis Video Series Effects of Exercise on Arthritis Wondering about exercise when you have arthritis? Instincts may tell you to avoid exercise, but you may be surprised...