Winter Spine Safety: How to Stay Upright, Warm, and Pain-free Winter: that magical time of year when the world turns into a snow globe—and our backs turn into pretzels. Between icy sidewalks, snow shovels, heavy coats, and hours spent huddled over laptops (or...
Better Back Health
Oh, My Aching Back: A Resolution That Has Your Back: Why Better Back Health is a Great New Year’s Goal Let’s be honest — New Year’s resolutions have a bit of a reputation. We start strong, hit the gym a few times, buy the fancy planner, and by February, that planner’s...
Holiday Back Pain
Oh, My Aching Back: Why the Holidays Can Cause Back Pain (and How to Stay Merry Anyway) The holidays are a time for family gatherings, festive fun, and cookies in the oven. Unfortunately, for many people, it’s also the season for a less cheerful companion — back pain....
Tech Neck 101
We live in a world that is continuing to rely more and more on technology. We interact constantly with it in the workplace, school, and at home during our daily lives. The rise of technology has also increased the odds of developing tech neck. Tech neck can lead to...
Keeping Your Body and Mind Healthy During the Holidays
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...
Anti-Inflammatory Diets Part 4: Is garlic good for you?
As announced in our recent post, we’re embarking on a blog series exploring different dietary factors that contribute to an anti-inflammatory diet. This article will focus on the benefits of alliums—how this family of vegetables reduces inflammation and offers other...











