12 Jan 2022

Chronic Pain Facts – New Year’s Resolution Edition

Jeff Blanchard January 12, 2022

It’s the New Year! 2022 has begun and that means it’s resolution season; a season of renewal and fresh starts. This time of year, many people make a commitment to better themselves somehow in the months to come. It’s a noble goal for sure, but it'sRead more

03 Jan 2022

Seasonal Affective Disorder & Chronic Pain

Jeff Blanchard January 3, 2022

Unless you live on or near the equator, you are probably very familiar with the four distinct seasons of the year. You probably also have your own personal opinions and reactions as one season gives way to another. But for many, there is a noticeable “changeRead more

03 Jan 2022

Twin Cities Pain Clinic Offers the Latest Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy

Jeff Blanchard January 3, 2022

Diabetes impacts more than 34 million Americans. Diabetic neuropathy (also known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy or painful diabetic neuropathy) is the most common complication associated with diabetes, with an estimated 50% of diabetic patients experiencing neuropathy in some form. Many people with painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN)Read more

02 Jan 2022

How Smoking Affects Chronic Pain

Jeff Blanchard January 2, 2022

It is no secret that smoking can wreak havoc on your health, but did you know that this bad habit may have a surprising connection with your back pain? In many recent studies, smokers seem to be more likely than nonsmokers to suffer from back pain.Read more

30 Dec 2021

Clinical Research Team Published in Journal of Pain Research

Jeff Blanchard December 30, 2021

  The Twin Cities Pain Clinic Research Team has once again had their work published in a national medical journal. The research study, titled A New Direction for Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation: Combining Contemporary Therapy Paradigms with Evoked Compound Action Potential Sensing, was published in JournalRead more

16 Dec 2021

Clinical Research Team Wins President’s Choice Award

Jeff Blanchard December 16, 2021

We are very proud to announce that our Clinical Research Team received a President's Choice Award at The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 2021 Annual Pain Medicine Meeting for their scientific abstract! The abstract provided a summary of an extensive research project ourRead more

15 Dec 2021

Advances in Treating Chronic Pain

Jeff Blanchard December 15, 2021

Founder and Medical Director of Twin Cities Pain Clinic, Dr. Andrew J. Will, presents a patient education webinar about chronic pain management. Dr. Will reviews the most advanced pain treatments available today and answers guest questions about pain care. We also welcome Army veteran and specialRead more

06 Dec 2021

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

Jeff Blanchard December 6, 2021

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

18 Oct 2021

Dr. Sherri Haas First Female Physician in Minnesota to Implant VANTA Spinal Cord Stimulator

Jeff Blanchard October 18, 2021

It's another Milestone Moment for Twin Cities Pain Clinic! Our own Dr. Sherri Haas recently became the first female physician in the state of Minnesota to implant the new VANTA™ SCS neurostimulation device by Medtronic. The successful procedure was performed on the morning of Wednesday, AugustRead more

10 Oct 2021

Spinal Cord Stimulation – A Review

Jeff Blanchard October 10, 2021

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a highly effective, drug-free therapy for providing lasting, effective 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 answerRead more