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...
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...
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...
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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...
Tips For Safe Golfing Through The Summer
The golf season in Minnesota is too short to lose time to injuries that keep you off the green. We have tips to help you golf safely through the...
The Graston Technique: An Innovative PT Treatment
Summit Orthopedics physical therapy services offer the latest in effective treatment—including the Graston Technique, a treatment developed for patients with acute and chronic soft tissue injuries. When we suffer...
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Choosing A Pillow For Spine Support
The right pillow can alleviate or prevent back and neck pain. We have tips to help you select the pillow that is just right for you. There’s nothing like...
Who Is A Good Candidate For Disc Replacement Surgery?
This surgical treatment promises pain improvement and better functional outcomes for some back conditions. We explain how patients are evaluated for this surgery. Chronic back pain will affect 80...
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Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease and related conditions are some of the most common causes of low back and neck pain. Understanding these diseases is the first step toward effective treatment....