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  • Ask Dr. Spight: What Causes Spine Swelling?

    Ask Dr. Spight: What Causes Spine Swelling?

    Nonsurgical pain physician Dr. Spight explains the conditions that cause spine swelling as well as factors causing people to perceive swelling when they have lower back pain.

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  • Ask Dr. Choi: Why Do Legs Give Out Without Warning?

    Ask Dr. Choi: Why Do Legs Give Out Without Warning?

    Learn about whether you need medical evaluation if your legs give out. It is alarming to suddenly have your legs give out as you take a step. However, you might

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  • Ask Dr. Choi: How Is a Bruised Back Evaluated?

    Ask Dr. Choi: How Is a Bruised Back Evaluated?

    Dr. Choi identifies bruised spine symptoms that require medical evaluation. The occasional bruise on an arm or leg is usually not a reason for alarm. However, trauma that causes a

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  • How Long Does a Cortisone Shot Last?

    How Long Does a Cortisone Shot Last?

    Learn about the factors affecting how long cortisone shot pain relief lasts. When inflammation caused by arthritis makes joints painful and daily activities difficult, a cortisone shot can be an

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  • How Do Cortisone Shots Work?

    How Do Cortisone Shots Work?

    Learn about how cortisone shots provide pain relief. Inflamed joints make favorite activities less enjoyable. Cortisone shots offer a very appealing option for pain relief. Widely prescribed for a variety

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  • Introducing David Strothman, M.D. [Video]

    Introducing David Strothman, M.D. [Video]

    Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing David Strothman, M.D., a spine specialist at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. His specialties include cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders, and minimally

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  • Introducing Steven Stulc, D.O. [Video]

    Introducing Steven Stulc, D.O. [Video]

    Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Steven Stulc, D.O., a nonoperative spine specialist at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. His specialties include physical medicine & rehabilitation as well as

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  • Dr. Choi’s Tips: Reducing Stress Can Relieve Back Pain

    Dr. Choi’s Tips: Reducing Stress Can Relieve Back Pain

    Dr. Choi helps chronic pain sufferers understand the link between stress and back pain. If you deal with chronic back pain, you know that managing ongoing pain can be stressful.

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  • Introducing Steven Sabers, M.D. [Video]

    Introducing Steven Sabers, M.D. [Video]

    Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Steven Sabers, M.D., an interventional physiatrist at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. His specialties include physical medicine & rehabilitation, aggressive nonsurgical care for

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