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