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Dr. Todd Jackman
Minnesota Spine Surgeon
The holiday season is upon us, and that means many Minnesotans will soon be driving across the state or flying across the country to connect with friends and family. Even though the act of traveling in a vehicle isn’t all that physical, it can take a big toll on your body, especially if you have …
Nestling up with a good book can help to relieve stress and anxiety and improve your overall mood, but it can also take a physical toll on your body. We don’t typically view reading as a very physical hobby, but since we’re oftentimes not very active when we’re reading, our bodies can be forced to …
Our spinal discs act as natural shock absorbers for our vertebral column, but because of all the stress they handle each day, they can become prone to wear and tear and natural degeneration over the years. Other factors like smoking or being overweight can speed up this process, and after enough degeneration has occurred, pain …
Your spine is home to a complex stack of vertebrae and discs that are designed to help provide flexibility and keep you upright as you move. Over time, these discs and vertebrae can slowly shift out of their normal alignment as a result of injury, natural degeneration or another underlying condition, and this can lead …
Between each vertebrae in your neck sit gel-like discs that help to absorb pressure and provide flexibility and support to the region. However, because of all the stress they handle and due to the natural aging process, these discs can shrink, degenerate and even shift out of place, compressing nearby nerves. When a spinal disc …
Neck pain can become, well, a real pain in the neck! Our necks are incredibly strong, but at the same time, they can also be very sensitive, and if an injury strikes or neck pain develops, you’re not going to want to ignore the problem. Left untreated, neck pain can lead to a number of …
If you’ve sought care from your primary care physician for back discomfort only for them to refer you to a spine specialist, you may be wondering if this means that a surgical procedure is in your future. If you do need surgery, you’ll be in great hands when you’re working with a specialty team, but …
Smartphones, laptops and other tech devices have made it much easier for us to stay connected with one another and have access to an immense amount of information with the touch of a few buttons, but these gadgets are not without fault. Our reliance, and sometimes even our addiction to our devices can actually cause …
We use our necks more throughout the day than we realize. Not only does it work when we’re twisting and turning our head in any direction, but it also is constantly working to support the weight of our head when we’re in a seated or standing position. Over time, all this strain can put you …
Piriformis syndrome is an uncomfortable condition that occurs when the piriformis muscle ends up compressing your sciatic nerve, which can lead to a whole host of symptoms. And although the condition isn’t all that common, it does tend to get worse without targeted treatment. Oftentimes symptoms can be controlled and alleviated with early intervention, so …
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