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Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C.

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Questions related to: Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Soft Tissue Treatment, Nutrition, Acupuncture, and the integration of Chinese and Western medicine.

Experience in the area

Dr. O'Brien is a highly skilled doctor of Chiropractic who has come to Minneapolis, Minnesota from Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. O'Brien has a extensive knowledge of sports related injuries and myofascial conditions. Dr. O'Brien has competed in Judo, Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, Free-Style Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, and continues to compete in Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, and Cross-Country Skiing.

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D.C., Certified Acupuncturist in Minnesota.


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Recent Answers from Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C.

2012-01-26 possible pinched nerve in back causing right side belly pain:

Hello Sandra,          It is hard to say what exactly is causing the pain without an exam.  Some possibilities are: Muscle tear in between the ribs, Disc or Facet injury (most common), sports hernia (small

2011-12-27 SI joint problem:

Hello David,          You may want to have a MRI of the low back again, after surgery the joints above or below can be affected due the change in biomechanics (this may happen within 5yrs post surgery)

2011-11-17 sacroiliac:

Hello Daniel,         The problem is your disc bulge/herniation pressing on the nerve causing your symptoms.  With muscle weakness and severe pain you may want to see a othroedic surgeon.  Depending on

2011-11-17 sacroiliac:

Hello Daniel,         Do you have any muscle weakness in the legs etc?    Dr. Brendon O'Brien

2011-11-15 neck/back pain with a tingle in my hand:

Hello Dave,         The nerves that innervate the arm and hand come out of the lower neck, pass through the shoulder and down to the hand.  There are several areas where impingement can occur.  With pain

 

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