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Dr. Todd Jackman
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If you are set to undergo an elective spinal procedure, you probably have a number of questions about the procedure and your recovery. This is perfectly normal, and we want to be your resource for any questions that you have. You also may be wondering if there are any questions that you should be asking …
A hard collision during sports or a fender bender car accident are some of the more obvious threats to your spine and whole body health, but oftentimes the underlying cause of back pain is much more innocuous. You need to be aware of these less obvious daily threats to your spine so that you can …
If an elective spine surgery is in your future, you may assume that there’s nothing that you can do until after your operation is complete, but that’s simply not true. There’s plenty that you can do prior to surgery, and many of these things can make your recovery and your life a little simpler once …
If you are dealing with pain caused by shifting or unstable vertebrae sections and non-operative methods have failed to help you find relief, a spinal fusion procedure may be in your future. A spinal fusion helps limit painful movement by fusing two or more adjacent vertebrae together, but you need to be protective of the …
It seems like we are relying on technology more than ever these days, and while smartphones and laptops make it much easier to look up information or connect with others at a moment’s notice, they may be doing a number on our necks. With so much time being spent each day hunched over a desk …
If you turn your head around to safely reverse out of the driveway, you may notice a faint cracking or grinding sensation in your neck, especially if you’re a little older. These sounds and sensations may be a little unnerving, but are they actually a sign that you need to see a neck specialist? In …
The NHL playoffs recently came to an end with the Las Vegas Knights lifting the Stanley Cup Trophy, but one of the main reasons their championship run was possible was because of a neck surgery saga that led one of the best players in the league to Vegas. Few people have entered the NHL with …
Your spinal cord helps you perform motor functions and relays key sensory information to your brain, which is why problems can occur if the cord is ever damaged or compressed. As we get older or as a result of injury, our spinal column can shift a little, making it more likely that our spinal cord …
The recovery process after spine surgery won’t happen overnight, but at the same time, if you aren’t proactive in your approach to rehabilitation, your recovery time can take longer than expected. So how can you avoid a delayed recovery after your spine surgery? In today’s blog, we look at some of the ways you can …
Nobody wants to undergo a surgical procedure if it can be avoided, and your spine specialist also views treatment in the same way. If they can help you correct an issue without the unnecessary risks that come with surgery, that will be the optimal treatment path. But can spine surgery always be avoided, and what …
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