Minnesota Spine Institute

08/26/2026

Pain changes:
🏃‍♂️how you move
🛌how you sleep
💼 how you work
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 how present you can be with the people around you

Is it time to get back to the person you were before pain started taking over?

You do not have to decide everything today. But you can take the first step towards answers.

📝 Request an MRI consultation and find out whether endoscopic spine surgery may be an option for you

08/12/2026

Ever wonder what goes into an endoscopic spine procedure versus a traditional open surgery? The difference comes down to a portal about the size of a pen versus a full incision with muscle retraction.

Which part of the process are you most curious about?
🛏️ the surgery
💪 the recovery
🗣️ what happens during a consultation

Let us know and we'll follow up with more detail.

07/29/2026

🗣️"I was forced out of my active lifestyle."

That's how one patient described life before treatment, and it's not where her story ended.

We love hearing how patients get their lives back. If spine pain has ever kept you from something you love — a sport, a hobby, time with family — tell us about it in the comments. We read every single one.

07/15/2026

Want to know your options from someone with real expertise? 👨‍⚕️
The first step is simple.
📅 Book a consultation.

07/01/2026

06/18/2026

If you’re dealing with debilitating nerve pain, especially radiating pain in the arms or legs, it may be time to stop guessing and start getting answers.

An MRI review can help you understand what may be happening and whether there’s a path forward.

📅 Book your consultation and submit your MRI to get started.

06/02/2026

When spinal nerves become compressed, the resulting pain can make everyday activities unbearable.
Traditional treatments often fall short.
An 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲 offers a different approach. Learn all about hemilaminectomy surgery. 🔗Link in Comments

05/21/2026

When back or nerve pain starts limiting your life, everything gets harder.

Work. Sleep. Walking. Sitting. Driving. Even simple everyday moments can begin to feel like a challenge.

And one of the hardest parts is not always the pain itself.

It’s not knowing what to do next....

That next step might be an MRI review.

📅 Request your MRI consultation with Minnesota Spine Institute today.

Get expert MRI review and spine care advice from specialist at Minnesota Spine Institute.

05/06/2026

Minimally invasive spine surgery is a surgical approach that treats certain spine conditions through smaller incisions and less muscle disruption than traditional open surgery. 🤔
📖 Read more. Link in comments.

04/23/2026

After two years of frustration with large hospitals, this patient came to Minnesota Spine Institute for help.
Dr. Hanson performed two procedures in three months and finally resolved the issue.
“Professional, honest, and down-to-earth. They explain everything and truly treat you like a person.”