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Dr. Todd Jackman
Minnesota Spine Surgeon
Back pain can present in countless ways, and we hear patients describe their discomfort using many different adjectives. However, our ears perk up when patients describe their back pain in a few specific ways, because it can indicate that more rapid intervention is necessary. If you describe your back pain using any of the five …
A synovial cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms as a result of joint degeneration. When they form in the spinal region, they can put pressure on key structures and nerve roots, leading to a host of symptoms and related conditions like spinal stenosis. Treatment focuses on removing the cyst and taking care of the …
I bent over to pick something up and all of a sudden I had intense pain in my back, hips and legs. Sound familiar? Back pain that develops as a result of bending over is one of the most common reasons why someone visits our office, and we’ve become experts at not only diagnosing the …
Your semispinalis capitis muscles are a group of muscles in your neck that run from the bottom of your skull to a few different areas on your cervical and transverse spinal bones. They help make it easier for your neck to extend and rotate, and they also provide some balance and stability to your head …
Spine surgery is a significant trauma to your body, even when minimally invasive techniques are used, so the decision to pursue surgery should not be taken lightly. Before you move forward with an operation, you’ll want to make sure that you and your surgeon are on the same page, and the best way to do …
Did you know that psychological factors can actually contribute to physical injuries inside our bodies? It’s true. Problems like stress and anxiety can be hard on your mind, but if they are left untreated, they can actually lead to physical problems for key areas of your body. One area that is prone to physical issues …
The shopping cart is an essential tool for helping people buy groceries in an efficient manner, but it can also tell us something about the health of our spine. If you’ve ever noticed an older person hunched over or seemingly using the cart for support, they may be dealing with a condition known as shopping …
The vast majority of Americans will experience chronic back pain at some point in their life, and one of the most common underlying causes of chronic back pain is due to an issue with your spinal disc. If you put too much acute stress on a spinal disc or it simply succumbs to repetitive stress …
Degenerative disc disease is an all too common spinal condition that affects millions of Americans each year. Due to osteoarthritis, trauma, repetitive strain and natural aging, the discs in our spine can start to thin out. When this happens, your body tries to address the issue by producing extra bone to help reinforce the structural …
Chronic back pain can be physically, mentally and emotionally draining, and it’s not uncommon for this discomfort to leave you feeling tired and exhausted. When you’re feeling fatigued, it can be difficult to pursue some of the active treatment techniques like exercise or physical therapy that can be so helpful in combating your chronic pain, …
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