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  • In The News: Summit’s Honduras Health Initiative

    In The News: Summit’s Honduras Health Initiative

    At Summit Orthopedics, we support a global definition of community service. This month, the January issue of Saint Paul Magazine showcases the Holy Family Surgery Center in Honduras, founded by Summits retired physician Dr. Peter Daly. His belief in the importance of humanitarian service influenced his personal and professional goals, and prompted his family to…

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  • What Is A Bulging Disc?

    What Is A Bulging Disc?

    At least 90 percent of people over the age of 30 have at least one episode of back pain, and most of this pain is the result of a disc problem. Disc issues fall into three common conditions: disc bulges, disc herniations, and spinal stenosis. We explain what a bulging disc is and how it…

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  • What Is Spinal Stenosis?

    What Is Spinal Stenosis?

    Most back pain can be traced back to a problem with a disc in the spine. Disc issues fall into three common conditions: spinal stenosis, disc bulges, and disc herniations. We explain what spinal stenosis is and how it occurs. Our backbone protects the spinal cord and nerves. The bones in the spine have holes…

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  • Limit Bed Rest For Back Pain

    Limit Bed Rest For Back Pain

    Four out of five Americans will experience back pain. Although bed rest was once considered a critical part of back pain recovery, you may be surprised to learn that there’s something else you can do to recover faster. Whether back pain comes on gradually or arrives in a sudden spasm, it is always unwelcome. For…

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  • Proper Lifting Techniques Protect Your Spine

    Proper Lifting Techniques Protect Your Spine

    Preventative measures may not be able to ward off back pain completely, but knowing proper lifting techniques can certainly protect you from an avoidable back injury. We’ve got tips to keep your back injury-free the next time heavy lifting is on your agenda. Start with prevention Back pain is going to affect almost everyone at…

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  • Don’t “T. Rex” At Your Desk

    Don’t “T. Rex” At Your Desk

    Preventing poor posture is always better than treating the medical conditions that can be triggered by poor posture over time. The path to prevention may be easier than you think. We have one quick tip that can instantly help you develop impeccable posture while you work at your computer. Many of us spend our days…

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  • Walking To Better Spine Health

    Walking To Better Spine Health

    Walking delivers a number of health benefits, a better-conditioned spine among them. We explain how walking supports spine health, with guidelines to help you incorporate walking into your weekly routine. A stroll as part of a morning routine or as a reflective ritual at the end of the day is a pleasure in itself. But…

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  • Ask Dr. Warner: When Does My Child Need Stitches?

    Ask Dr. Warner: When Does My Child Need Stitches?

    Bumps, bruises, and cuts may go hand in hand with healthy active youngsters, but no parents want to see their children injured. If an injury results in a cut, Dr. Warner’s advice can help you determine whether your child needs medical care. It’s a scenario every parent dreads. An unexpected tumble can transform laughter into…

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  • Ask Dr. Skendzel: When Does Race Training Become Too Much Running?

    Ask Dr. Skendzel: When Does Race Training Become Too Much Running?

    When you decide to run a race, committing to a training program is critical. But running too much can be as harmful as too little.

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