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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…
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,…
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…
Many patients are hesitant to undergo spine surgery for a variety of reasons. Some are afraid that the surgery and subsequent recovery period will be too painful. Others are afraid of the risks associated with the procedure itself. These fears are completely…
Everybody sneezes. Usually, the act of sneezing feels good. But sometimes sneezing can lead to back pain flare ups for a variety of reasons. Whether your sneezes are caused by allergies, or the common cold, back pain that results from…
We often take our leg and core muscles for granted until a problem arises. When you find yourself having trouble getting up from a seated or crouched position, for example, it’s time to investigate the underlying issue. In this article,…
There are many different conditions, diseases, and syndromes that affect the spine. In this article, we are going to Baastrup syndrome of the spine – the causes and symptoms of the condition, as well as some options for treatment. What…
Spine pain is completely subjective. Every patient with back pain experiences that pain differently. Some patients have pain constantly throughout the day, while others may have pain flare ups upon waking or in the middle of the night. In this…
The pain scale is widely used in the medical world to communicate with and to patients about their pain. However, if you’ve never experienced severe or chronic pain, you may not even be aware of the pain scale, or how…
Habits Hurting Your Neck & Back Many aches and pains can be ignored during your everyday routine, those affecting your neck and back can stop you right in your tracks. While some discomfort can be attributed to a specific injury,…
