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Dr. Todd Jackman
Minnesota Spine Surgeon
Our spinal discs handle an immense amount of strain over the course of our life, and eventually all that stress can lead to a gradual breakdown in the strength and size of the discs. This is especially common in your lower back, which oftentimes handles the most stress when you’re moving or in a seated …
A neck or spine surgery can be exactly what you need to get back to doing all the activities you love, but that process isn’t going to happen overnight. In fact, it oftentimes takes weeks or months for someone to become completely independent again after a spine surgery, and it’s important that they have a …
Your spine specialist will be able to get a pretty good understanding of what’s going on in your neck by talking with you about your symptoms and conducting a physical exam, but because the neck and spine are complex systems, oftentimes an imaging test is required to truly pinpoint an exact diagnosis. Depending on your …
We’re in the middle of another Minnesota winter, and that gives us the opportunity to partake in some fun seasonal activities. Skiing and snowboarding are two of the most common wintertime activities in Minnesota, and while it can be quite fun to hit the slopes with friends and family, the activity also sends countless people …
If you’re like a lot of people, you may use your cell phone more than you’d care to admit. Whether you’re checking emails, staying up to date on the news or just mindlessly scrolling social media, all this time spent looking down at a cell phone can cause some major problems for your neck. We’ve …
Neck pain can be mildly annoying or majorly debilitating, but because a number of different conditions present with similar symptoms, sometimes it’s hard to know if your symptoms warrant professional evaluation or if you can manage the problem on your own. If you’re dealing with any of the following symptoms, odds are you’d benefit from …
Medical experts and surgeons are always looking to improve on current techniques so that patients can have a better surgical experience. That’s the theory behind motion preservation spine surgery, which is what Dr. Jackman preaches at his practice. His goal with surgery is to always use minimally invasive techniques when possible, as this not only …
The new year is officially here, but that doesn’t mean that it’s too late to make some resolutions that put your spine and your health first this year. We hope all of you have stronger and healthier spines in 2023, and to help with that process, we want to share some ways you can prioritize …
Neck surgery is oftentimes the perfect way to treat a chronic or severe neck issue, but the process is never as simple or as straightforward as it may seem. There’s a lot more that goes into an operation and rehabilitation plan than meets the eye, and failing to be aware of the total scope of …
We put our spines through a lot of stress each and every day, and eventually this can lead to alignment issues within the spinal column. One common form of spinal misalignment is called spondylolisthesis, and it occurs when a vertebra slips forward. If it shifts too far out of place, it can compress nerves or …
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