What Are the Effects of Poor Posture?
Poor posture — whether you’re slouching at your desk or slumped on the couch — is quite common. It happens when your spine or limbs are out of alignment....
My Neck Has a Hump. Is That Normal?
Summit Orthopedics physician assistant Brendan Murphy, PA-C, gives advice on what to do if you notice a hump on your neck. As you’re walking by a mirror, you notice...
Bed Rest for Neck and Back Pain [Video]
Ask the Expert: Spine Video Series About the video: Is bed rest a good treatment for neck and back pain? Summit Orthopedics spine specialists Nicholas Wills, M.D., and Erik Ekstrom,...
Ask Dr. Strothman: Guidelines for Evaluating Surgical Risks
When we make decisions about surgery while we are in pain, the promise of immediate benefit can make it difficult for us to properly weigh the risks. Dr. David...
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Meet Summit Orthopedics Surgeon Dr. David Strothman
Spine surgeon Dr. David Strothman’s fascination with science inspired his medical career path, and informs his multidisciplinary approach to spine care today. “I was that kid in high school...
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Tips To Fight “Text Neck” With Proper Posture
“Text neck” has joined “distracted walking” and “texting while driving” as a buzz phrase to describe a health threat that has emerged with smartphone technology. We have tips to...
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Ask Dr. Sabers: Can Spine Injury Cause Migraine Headaches?
Migraine headaches are debilitating. Some migraine sufferers report that neck and back injuries increase the frequency of their migraines. Summit interventional spine specialist Dr. Sabers explains the connection between...
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Meet Dr. Edward R. Santos
Patient education is second nature to orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Edward R. Santos. As an associate professor at the University of Minnesota, he educated medical residents for more than...
Treatments You Can Try At Home For Trigger Points
Trigger points are tight knots of muscle in your neck, shoulders, or back that make movement painful and difficult. We have some suggestions you can use at home to...
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