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06 Apr 2021

Twin Cities Pain Clinic First in Minnesota to Integrate New Remote Patient-Care Technology

Jeff Blanchard April 6, 2021

On April 6, 2021, Twin Cities Pain Clinic became the first healthcare organization in the state of Minnesota to integrate Abbott’s NeuroSphereTM Virtual Clinic for patients receiving stimulation therapy to treat chronic pain disorders. The first-of-its-kind remote patient care system, recently approved by the U.S. FoodRead more

31 Mar 2021

Dr. Sherri Haas Implants the First WaveWriter Alpha™ Spinal Cord Stimulator in the Twin Cities

Jeff Blanchard March 31, 2021

On March 30, 2021, Dr. Sherri Haas of Twin Cities Pain Clinic became the first physician in the Twin Cities metro area to implant the new WaveWriter Alpha™ spinal cord stimulator (SCS) system from Boston Scientific. The procedure was completed on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 atRead more

31 Mar 2021

Spinal Cord Stimulation – A Review

Jeff Blanchard March 31, 2021

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a highly effective, drug-free therapy for providing relief from chronic pain. But what is spinal cord stimulation? How well does spinal cord stimulation work? Is there a "best" spinal cord stimulator device? In this blog, we review and answer these andRead more

23 Mar 2021

COVID-19 and Chronic Pain

Jeff Blanchard March 23, 2021

Does COVID-19 Affect Chronic Pain? The COVID-19 pandemic has created no shortage of questions and concerns about how we live our lives. Can a chronic pain condition increase the risk of getting COVID? Does COVID make chronic pain worse? Could my pain treatment interfere with myRead more

19 Mar 2021

Dr. Anne Kokayeff is the First Female Doctor in Minnesota to Perform a Vertiflex® Implant

Jeff Blanchard March 19, 2021

Twin Cities Pain Clinic is very proud to announce that our own Dr. Anne Kokayeff recently became the first woman doctor in the state of Minnesota to perform a Vertiflex® implant procedure! The surgery was performed on Friday, November 6 at Twin Cities Surgery Center inRead more

16 Feb 2021

The Importance of Stretching

Jeff Blanchard February 16, 2021

Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the frigid outdoor temperatures, it has no doubt been difficult for many people to stay as active as they may like in recent weeks. But physical activity and exercise are always very important, regardless of the weather. There are five componentsRead more

08 Jan 2021

Carolyn Wilson Gets Moving Again with Vertiflex®

Jeff Blanchard January 8, 2021

“On the move.” This would be a great phrase to describe the life of Carolyn Wilson. Not only has she lived in numerous places across the U.S. throughout her adult life, but her daily regiment is also full of activity and motion. This made it allRead more

06 Jan 2021

How Vince Got His Life Back With Spinal Cord Stimulation

Jeff Blanchard January 6, 2021

“For many years I was getting by, but never truly able to live.” The words of Vince, a patient at Twin Cities Pain Clinic, regarding the pain he had been experiencing for over a decade. In 2004, Vince underwent a microdiscectomy in his low back. ARead more

09 Dec 2020

Sugar and Chronic Pain – Managing Your Pain During the Holiday Season

Jeff Blanchard December 9, 2020

It's hard not to love the holidays. The jolly lights, the smell of evergreen, hot cocoa and peppermint, the frosty chill in the air - everything just seems so cozy and nostalgic. But of course, the holidays can also be a notorious time for eating moreRead more

03 Dec 2020

2020 Twin Cities Pain Clinic Fall Food Drive

Jeff Blanchard December 3, 2020

Last week, we concluded our annual Fall food and fund drive in support of Second Harvest Heartland, and let's just say the results were very telling. Specifically, they told the story of just how awesome and generous our employees truly are! The current coronavirus pandemic necessitatedRead more