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The foraminotomy procedure is used to relieve the pain related to a compressed spinal nerve. Back pain and radiculopathy (nerve compression symptoms) are common problems associated with injury and aging. When a patient fails on conservative treatment, a foraminotomy is…
You’ve suffered with chronic neck or back pain for months–maybe even years–and medication and physical therapy haven’t helped. Now your doctor is recommending back surgery. Just the idea can literally send shivers down your spine. Maybe you’ve heard horror stories…
How Excess Weight Can Cause Back Pain Along with supporting your overall health and wellness, maintaining a healthy way could ward off unwanted aches and pains affecting the back. The health experts at Inspired Spine are here to share some…
If you’re overweight and suffer from chronic back pain or a back condition, such as degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, or spinal stenosis, you’re not alone. Excess weight and back problems go hand-in-hand. Those extra pounds put excessive wear and tear on your…
Causes of Aches and Pains Affecting the Spine From normal wear-and-tear to chronic health conditions, there are many reasons your back could be bothering you. In light of Pain Awareness Month, the health experts at Inspired Spine are here to…
(Burnsville, MN) Inspired Spine reached the milestone of completing 1,000 Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLLIF) procedures. This minimally invasive surgical technique is designed to improve the performance of lumbar interbody fusions by delivering superior outcomes including less patient recovery…
(Burnsville, MN) Inspired Spine has released an innovative study presenting the use of Porcine Cadavers as an Alternative to Human Cadavers for Teaching Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion: Proof of Concept and Anatomical Comparison. Training surgeons to perform minimally invasive spinal…
(Burnsville, MN) Physical Therapists and Chiropractors were given the option to attend the conference free of charge and receive CME credits by attending in person at the Burnsville, MN Headquarters or attending through a video conference link. The conference generated…
Finding a spine surgeon is an extremely important decision. And knowing if you’re asking the right questions to make an informed choice is essential. Unfortunately for patients, not all spine surgeons are created equal. The simple fact is that some…
Could the back pain you’re suddenly feeling be a pulled muscle? Or could it be something worse? You’re out for a morning run and stop to tie your shoe. When you bend forward, you feel a sudden sharp pain in…
