Frequently Asked Questions About Back Pain
We asked Summit Orthopedics physical therapist Amanda Feeney, DPT, OCS, to share what questions her patients ask most often about back pain — and how she answers them. Amanda...
Smart Standing Tips to Avoid Back Pain
Summit Orthopedics physical therapist Amanda Feeney, DPT, OCS, shares some tips for avoiding back pain if you stand all day. We all know that sitting down all day —...
A Side Benefit of Hip Replacement Surgery: Less Back Pain
Summit total knee and total hip replacement specialist Matthew Nies, M.D., discusses emerging research in orthopedics. Hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful procedures in medicine. More...
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Our Best Tip for Keeping Your Back Healthy
No matter what your age, doing this one simple thing can help keep your back pain-free for a lifetime. If you’re among the millions of Americans who struggle with...
Intracept Offers New Hope for Low Back Pain
Summit introduces the Intracept procedure—a minimally invasive, nonsurgical way to treat low back pain. Learn how it works in this article.
Who Treats Back Pain: Neurosurgeons or Back Surgeons?
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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Ask Dr. Wahlquist: When Do Bulging Discs Need Surgery?
Dr. Wahlquists explains how bulging discs cause pain and discusses the factors that make surgery a good treatment option.
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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.
Meet Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Dr. Guerrero
Dr. Guerrero discusses his spine fellowship training, describes why he enjoys practicing in the Twin Cities, and explains his approach to patient care.
Ask Drs. Clary and Stulc: Do You Offer PRP Spine Treatments?
Dr. Clary explains how regenerative medicine research is guiding the use of PRP spine treatments to relieve pain and delay or the need for surgery.
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