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Dr. Todd Jackman
Minnesota Spine Surgeon
Cervicalgia is a medical term used to describe pain or discomfort in the neck region. This discomfort tends to develop on the back or side of your neck, and it can be brought on by a number of different issues, including acute trauma, repetitive strain or underlying health conditions. In today’s blog, we take a …
More frequently than we’d like to admit, a patient walks into our office for an appointment and tells us that they are not optimistic that we’ll be able to help them. They come in with this mindset because another provider has told them that there is little that can be done for their spinal condition. …
A large portion of the workforce conducts some work from the comfort of their home, and remote work became even more popular as we worked to navigate the pandemic. Working from home may be enjoyable because you can avoid the commute to and from the office, but remote work can take a toll on your …
Neck pain can make everyday movements extremely uncomfortable, but because of all the stress our neck endures while supporting our head, it’s not always easy to tell if discomfort is just from a minor problem that will go away with some simple conservative techniques or if you’re dealing with an issue that would be best …
We twist, turn and bend our neck countless times throughout the day, so if your neck is sore or painful, your whole day can be full of discomfort. Oftentimes we don’t even realize how much strain we’re putting on our neck when we do some simple actions, and if we’re not aware of how our …
When it comes to neck conditions, stiffness tends to be one of the more mild issues, but that doesn’t mean it should be overlooked. Untreated neck stiffness can lead to worsening symptoms, and there’s always the possibility that your neck stiffness is actually caused by something more serious than a simple muscle strain. In today’s …
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 …
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 …
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