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.
Ask Dr. Pepin: How Many Sports Should My Child Play?
When it comes to the number of sports your child plays, Dr. Pepin advises that more is better. Sports medicine surgeon Dr. Scott Pepin has been a competitive athlete...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Does It Take To Win Olympic Curling Gold?
Our U.S. curling team made the path to Olympic gold look easy, but this Minnesota sport isn’t as easy as it looks. The 2018 U.S. Olympic Curling Team made...
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Ask Dr. Wahlquist: What Are My Treatment Options For A Herniated Disc?
Dr. Wahlquist explains how herniated disc symptoms are treated. A herniated disc can be a painful condition. Fortunately, in most cases, the discomfort resolves with time and conservative nonsurgical...
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Ask Dr. Wahlquist: What Conditions May Cause Back Pain?
Dr. Wahlquist identifies the numerous problems and conditions that may cause back pain. Why does my back hurt? It is a question that spine specialist Dr. Trevor Wahlquist hears...
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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...
Tips For Treating Shin Splint Pain
A burning ache in your lower legs may be shin splints. We have guidelines for treating this common injury at home, and tips to help you determine when it’s...
What Are Shin Splints?
What are shin splints? Aching pain along the front of the lower leg is the telltale sign, and we explain the causes of this common injury.
Strong Hamstrings Protect Your Stride
We use our hamstring muscles every day. Hamstring injuries are common, especially among athletes involved in “sprinting” sports like basketball, soccer, and track. We explain what the hamstring is...
Risk Factors For Hamstring Injury
A soccer player’s leg slips out from under her, or a collision on the court stretches a basketball player’s leg in a quick, violent moment. Movements like these make...