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Dr. Todd Jackman
Minnesota Spine Surgeon
Ankylosing spondylitis is a unique form of arthritis that causes inflammation in the joints and ligaments of a person’s spine. This inflammation can lead to occasional or chronic stiffness and discomfort in the spine, and in more serious cases, the body will actually try to address the inflammation by producing new bone, which can actually …
Spinal stenosis is an all too common problem that tends to affect older adults, but it can also affect younger individuals in the wake of trauma to the spinal column. The condition is categorized by the narrowing of the spinal canal, which is the column through which spinal nerves pass as they traverse throughout your …
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 …
Neurogenic claudication may sound like a complex and rare condition, but it’s much more common than you would believe. It’s also a condition Dr. Jackman and the other spine specialists at the Midwest Spine & Brain Institute see and treat regularly. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at what neurogenic claudication means for …
Your spinal discs are nestled between your vertebrae and act as shock absorber while also helping to facilitate movement. However, if they are subjected to acute or repetitive stress, disc problems can develop. Disc issues can take many different forms, and in today’s blog, we want to take a closer look at some of these …
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