By Carly WemettMasters of Occupational Therapy StudentFieldwork at iSpine Clinics in Burnsville The holiday season can be a busy time of the year. There can be numerous things on your “to do list” during this season such as decorating, cooking, wrapping presents, snow...
5 Tips for Managing Stress Around the Holidays
By Carly Wemett Masters of Occupational Therapy Student Fieldwork at iSpine Clinics in Burnsville The holidays can be a great time of the year, from spending time with family to driving around to see Christmas lights or attend a service at Church. While it is known as...
Cold Weather Joint Pain
Cold weather and joint pain—do they go hand in hand? People have varying degrees of excitement about Fall—some love the transition to sweater weather, crunchy leaves, and brisk temperatures, and some, well, very much do not as it means a Minnesota Winter is not far...
Treating Leg Vein Issues
Varicose vein issues in your legs—when is it a real medical problem? Over 40 million people per year report chronic vein issues in their legs—yet only 2% of those suffering seek treatment. iSpine Clinics would like to share more information with you on the various...
Preventing Fall Back Pain
Avoiding autumnal pitfalls: tips and tricks for preventing fall back pain Fall is descending upon us, bringing with it leaf crunching, pumpkin spice, and some beloved activities that can leave your back feeling more twisted than an Oktoberfest pretzel. As the leaves...
Back to School Back Pain
Parent's Guide: Understanding and addressing back-to-school back pain Back pain is just something that happens as you get older, right? It’s such a common reference to aging that we joke about with each trip around the sun. So, it’s rare to worry about your child...
Pain Management FAQs
Your guide to chronic pain—frequently asked questions from patients in pain Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, because it can impact every aspect of your life, not just your physical state. Even though chronic pain is widespread,...
Exercises for Golfers
Hit the links without hurting this year—what are the best exercises to support golfer’s backs? In a recent blog post, we went over the most frequent injuries golfer’s experience, and what commonly causes them. In today’s article, we’d like to discuss the best...
Pain Management Resources
You don’t have to hurt—find the resources you need to successfully manage chronic pain It’s normal—and unavoidable—to experience pain in your life. From everyday bumps and bruises to acute injury events, you will hurt here and there, and those incidents can usually be...
Shopping Cart Syndrome
What does the grocery store have to do with back pain? What shopping cart syndrome means for your spine. Imagine you are grocery shopping. Ignore all the other shoppers; don’t worry about the employees stocking the shelves. I want you to imagine pushing the cart—what...