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Dr. Todd Jackman
Minnesota Spine Surgeon
Your neck and spine are complex and intricate systems, and even though they are quite strong, acute force or chronic stress can lead to pain and other problems. Many neck and back issues respond well to active targeted treatment, but in order to successfully treat the problem, you first need to understand exactly what you’re …
Your spinal discs act as a cushion between the stronger vertebral segments in your spine. These flexible discs handle a lot of pressure and help to aid in movement and flexibility, but due to normal stress or acute injury, they can shift out of place and become quite painful. This is known as a herniation, …
Whiplash injuries are quite common in motor vehicle accidents, especially when a stopped vehicle is struck from the rear by another driver. Even at low speeds, the resulting jolt can send your head snapping backwards and then forward in rapid succession, potentially injuring numerous structures in the process. Since whiplash is one of the most …
A compressed nerve anywhere along your spinal column can be uncomfortable, but that’s especially true if the impingement occurs in your cervical spine, which helps to form your neck. This can lead to a number of symptoms both in the area of the impingement and elsewhere in the body. With that in mind, we wanted …
If you suffer a severe back injury or your primary care physician recommends that you consult with a specialist for your spine pain, you might be wondering how to find the right doctor to provide you with care. What are the signs of a good spine surgeon, and how can you tell that a specialist …
A number of crucial nerves and the spinal cord itself pass through the spinal canal en route to their final destination, and so long as this spinal canal opening remains large enough, these nerves can pass unimpeded. However, as we get older and our spine experiences some natural degeneration, this passage can narrow and compress …
Your spinal nerves traverse the spinal column through an opening in the vertebral segments known as the foramen. If this bony opening begins to narrow, it can impinge passing nerves, causing a range of symptoms like pain, numbness and muscle weakness. When this bony opening narrows, it’s called spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis can be brought …
Nobody wants to undergo surgery if it can be avoided, but if certain signs or symptoms are present with your condition, an operation may end up being the perfect solution for your pain. But what indicators could suggest that a cervical spinal surgery could be right for you? In today’s blog, we take a closer …
Our bones are always working to create new tissue to replace old bone, and osteoporosis occurs when our bodies can no longer produce enough healthy bone to offset natural decay. This can lead to a weakening of our bones, putting us at a higher risk for a fracture. Osteoporosis is common in patients over the …
A whiplash injury occurs when your head and neck moves backwards and then forwards in a rapid motion. The most common way for this motion to occur is if you are involved in a rear-end car accident, as the unexpected force sends your body forward while your neck remains in its unrestrained position. This rapid …
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