Our SPINE physician responds to this frequently asked question from our patients: “What are my restrictions, if any, after my procedure?” Dr. Sakai’s response: I do restrict operating a motor [...]
Our SPINE physician responds to a frequently asked question from our patients: “The epidural helps with my pain but only for 3 months, Will I have to repeat this procedure for the rest of [...]
We hear this a lot… “I have Spinal Stenosis. Do I have to live with it for the rest of my life?” Dr. Sakai’s response: Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal becomes [...]
Our SPINE physician responds to a frequently asked question from our patients: “My MRI shows a disc herniation! How worried should I be?” Dr. Sakai’s response: My patients often come to me [...]
Our Doctor comments on recent article: “Newest Options for Treating Sciatica“ Dr. Sakai’s thoughts: I would like to take this opportunity to clarify exactly what sciatica is. [...]
Our Doctor comments on a recent article: “Back pain tends to improve quickly, not completely“ Dr. Sakai’s thoughts: It is important to understand the difference in the long-term [...]
Our Doctor comments on a recent article: “Steroid Injections Prove Effective in Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniations, Researchers say“ Dr. Sakai’s thoughts: This study [...]
Our Doctor comments on a recent article: “HealthPartners wants to further limit spine surgeries“ Dr. Sakai’s thoughts: “If you have significant spine pain that [...]
