Dr. Trevor Wahlquist explains the difference between neurosurgeons and back surgeons and offers guidelines to help you choose the right specialist.
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Dr. Wahlquists explains how bulging discs cause pain and discusses the factors that make surgery a good treatment option.
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Dr. Guerrero explains what referred pain is, what causes it, and discusses when referred pain symptoms require prompt evaluation by a spine specialist.
Dr. Guerrero discusses his spine fellowship training, describes why he enjoys practicing in the Twin Cities, and explains his approach to patient care.
Revised on June 17, 2026 Do You Offer PRP Spine Treatments? Orthobiologics, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, offer promising new options for treating pain. PRP injections are used to...
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.
Dr. Spight shares thoughts about using a waterbed for back pain, and offers additional tips to help manage back pain during sleeping and waking hours.
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Dr. Santos explains his personalized approach to diagnosing and treating back pain. Dr. Jose Santos had his first brush with his medicine calling as a child. Severe asthma attacks...
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...
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