Inspired Spine

Gymnasts need to be in top physical form to perform the various flips, jumps, and swings that are necessary in a routine gymnastics set. Many of the required activities required by gymnasts are dangerous and can potentially lead to serious…

Dr. Hamid Abbasi leads a cadaver lab on the Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLLIF) procedure – a revolutionary change in spinal fusion surgery. July 11, 2016 MINNEAPOLIS-Inspired Spine completed its first annual education conference designed to provide leading surgeons,…

We have previously talked about how the spinal nerves are instrumental in our ability to feel things throughout the body. Nerve damage in the spine can lead to negative symptoms in the back and elsewhere in the body. But is…

We’ve talked before about why it’s good to be active while you recover from your minimally invasive keyhole spinal procedure. That means getting off the couch, doing your prescribed exercises, and walking around. But some patients want to know how much walking…

For many people, back pain is a daily bother than hinders even the most mundane activities. While some back injuries need to be treated surgically, some back pain can be mitigated with simple lifestyle changes. Here are a handful of…

Keeping Aches & Pains at Bay While on The Road Whether you’re a passenger or the driver, many of us are familiar with the aches and pains following a road trip. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways that you can…

Warding Off Middle Back Pain Whether your pain is acute or chronic, middle back pain can get in the way of performing everyday activities. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to help alleviate pain-causing tension affecting your thoracic spine. Cobra…

Warding Off Back Pain During Warmer Weather When living with chronic or persistent back pain, the summer season can be particularly harsh on your spine. With warmer and more humid weather on the horizon, so is the possibility of unwanted…

There are many different types of chest pain, with corresponding causes. Sometimes chest pain can manifest itself as a result of a problem in the spine. In this article, we are going to talk about what to do when an…

Surgical Incision Drainage In a recent patient education article we talked about some best practices for taking care of your surgical incisions post-operatively. But sometimes, despite your best efforts, your incision may begin to leak or drain. This scares a lot of…