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...
Ask Dr. Wills: What Are The Risk Factors For A Pinched Nerve?
One of the causes of arm or leg pain is radiculopathy, commonly referred to as a pinched nerve. Although not all of the causes of radiculopathy can be corrected...
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How do Trigger Points Lead to Neck Pain?
A trigger point is a tight knot in muscle tissue that can cause pain. We explain how these knots develop in your neck, review options you can try at...
Know The Symptoms Of Scoliosis
The signs of this spine condition develop slowly. We’ve got tips to help you identify the signs and symptoms of scoliosis so that you can seek medical evaluation and...
What Is Scoliosis?
This spine condition is fairly common. We discuss the different types of scoliosis, and explain how medical treatment can help scoliosis patients live full active lives. Scoliosis is a...
Limit Bed Rest For Back Pain
Four out of five Americans will experience back pain. Although bed rest was once considered a critical part of back pain recovery, you may be surprised to learn that...
Proper Lifting Techniques Protect Your Spine
Preventative measures may not be able to ward off back pain completely, but knowing proper lifting techniques can certainly protect you from an avoidable back injury. We’ve got tips...
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Don’t “T. Rex” At Your Desk
Preventing poor posture is always better than treating the medical conditions that can be triggered by poor posture over time. The path to prevention may be easier than you...
Walking To Better Spine Health
Walking delivers a number of health benefits, a better-conditioned spine among them. We explain how walking supports spine health, with guidelines to help you incorporate walking into your weekly...