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Dr. Todd Jackman
Minnesota Spine Surgeon
Spinal compression fractures are one of the most common injuries that we see in our office, especially among post-menopausal women. These fractures tend to be more likely to develop in patients suffering from osteoporosis, and since bone density changes oftentimes go hand in hand with the hormonal changes that occur during and after menopause, it’s …
Spinal stenosis is an all too common condition in which the spinal canal through which key nerves pass ends up narrowing. This loss in space leads to compression of the nerves, which can lead to a number of different physical symptoms that range in severity. Spinal stenosis tends to be more common in older adults …
Spinal arthritis is categorized by degenerative changes that affect the stability or function of the facet joints in your spine. Your facet joints help to connect each vertebral segment with the vertebra above and below it, and if dysfunction develops, it can cause a few different issues for your spine and your whole body. So …
There are many nerves that pass along and through our spine en route to their final destination, and if any of these nerves become compressed, damaged or otherwise irritated along the way, uncomfortable symptoms can develop. Oftentimes the first line of treatment for spinal nerve compression is through conservative efforts that aim to resolve inflammation …
We ask a lot of our spines during athletic competition. We’re often twisting, turning, jumping and sprinting during athletics, and all the while our back is working hard to handle the stress of these movements. Similarly, because of the physical nature of sporting activities, it’s not always easy to get back into high level competition …
Vertebral endplates are positioned between your vertebrae and your intervertebral discs in your spine, and they act as a layer of protection between the harder vertebrae and the softer spinal discs. They are also a passageway for blood and nutrients to make their way into the spinal discs. Like any other structure in the spine, …
At the very base of your spine lies your tailbone, which is medically referred to as your coccyx. Pain or discomfort that develops in this region is known as coccydynia, and it can be quite uncomfortable given how often we sit down throughout the day. But what typically causes coccydynia to develop, and what are …
We all experience arthritic degeneration to some degree as we get older, and one area that is prone to this degeneration is our spine. Arthritic pain can be physically uncomfortable, but for many people, it is also incredibly tiring. Overcoming the physical discomfort of arthritic degeneration is one thing, but overcoming the feelings of chronic …
If you’re doing your due diligence prior to a spinal procedure, you may seek out a second medical opinion from a different spine specialist. In many instances, the first provider will see the same thing as your original surgeon, and they’ll recommend a similar course of care. But what happens when they propose a different …
Sciatic nerve compression is an all too common spinal issue that affects millions of people across the globe. It occurs when our sciatic nerve – the largest nerve in our body that begins in our lower back and branches down each one of our legs – becomes compressed, irritated or damaged along the way. This …
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