Our Best Tip for Keeping Your Back Healthy
No matter what your age, doing this one simple thing can help keep your back pain-free for a lifetime. If you’re among the millions of Americans who struggle with...
Who Treats Back Pain: Neurosurgeons or Back Surgeons?
Dr. Trevor Wahlquist explains the difference between neurosurgeons and back surgeons and offers guidelines to help you choose the right specialist.
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Ask Dr. Wahlquist: When Do Bulging Discs Need Surgery?
Dr. Wahlquists explains how bulging discs cause pain and discusses the factors that make surgery a good treatment option.
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Ask Dr. Guerrero: What Is Referred Pain?
Dr. Guerrero explains what referred pain is, what causes it, and discusses when referred pain symptoms require prompt evaluation by a spine specialist.
Meet Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Dr. Guerrero
Dr. Guerrero discusses his spine fellowship training, describes why he enjoys practicing in the Twin Cities, and explains his approach to patient care.
Ask Drs. Clary and Stulc: Do You Offer PRP Spine Treatments?
Dr. Clary explains how regenerative medicine research is guiding the use of PRP spine treatments to relieve pain and delay or the need for surgery.
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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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