Ask Dr. Guerrero: What Is Referred Pain?
Dr. Guerrero explains what referred pain is, what causes it, and discusses when referred pain symptoms require prompt evaluation by a spine specialist.
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...
Introducing David Spight, D.O. [Video]
Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series David Spight, D.O. is a non-operative spine specialist at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. His specialties include physical medicine & rehabilitation, interventional spine...
Ask Dr. Wahlquist: What’s the difference between minimally invasive and minimal access surgery?
Dr. Wahlquist explains the distinction between “minimal access surgery” and “minimally invasive surgery.” Surgical terms can be confusing. Surgeries are described as “minimal” or “minimally invasive,” but what...
Introducing Catherine Choi, M.D. [Video]
Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Catherine Choi, M.D., a non-operative spine specialist at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. Her areas of expertise include physical medicine & rehabilitation,...
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...
Basic Anatomy Of The Spine
Our overview of spine anatomy, and its main components, can help you understand some of the spine problems resulting from injury or aging.
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....