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Spine-Saving Tips for Cold Weather Winter is here in Minnesota, which means freezing temperatures, snow — and achy joints. As the weather gets colder and we spend more time indoors, many of us struggle with increased spine and joint pain.…
Spine Fracture Treatment & Recovery Information A spine fracture is a break in one or more bones that make up the spine. Spine fractures can occur due to a fall, car accident, or other high-impact trauma. Symptoms of a spine fracture may…
3 Yoga Poses to Relieve Stiff Joints If you suffer from joint pain, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), joint pain is one of the most common types of pain in the United…
What is SI Joint Dysfunction? SI joint dysfunction (sacroiliac joint dysfunction) is a condition that can cause pain in the lower back and hips. SI joint dysfunction can be caused by a variety of factors, including trauma, inflammation, and degenerative…
Written by Adam Schrag – www.beckersspine.com MIS technology developer Inspired Spine published an ebook titled, Distinguishing Between the Spinal OLIF and OLLIF Procedures – Confusion with the War of the LIFs. Here are five things to know: 1. The e-book describes…
Dealing with chronic back pain is hard enough, but when people think you’re just making up your pain, or that it’s all in your head – it can be make life even more difficult. In this article, we are going…
Many patients are embarrassed by the symptoms that result from spinal injuries and other conditions. But it’s important to get over your embarrassment and communicate with your doctor so you can move forward with treatment. In this patient education article,…
Figuring out what’s causing your back pain is difficult enough when it’s stationary. But what if your back pain moves around and impacts different areas of the spine over time? This article will focus on back pain that moves around…
A good night’s sleep is absolutely essential to a patient’s well-being. When you suffer from sleep apnea, you may never feel rested, even after a presumably full night’s sleep. There are several types of sleep apnea – one of which…
Stiffness along the spine can make daily activities painful or difficult to accomplish. A little stiffness can result after a hard workout, but stiffness that persists for days or weeks at a time may be caused by something else. In…
