For years, Nadia was a competitive athlete with a promising future. A Division 1 soccer player and full-time college student, she lived an active and ambitious life. But persistent back pain slowly began to take over. What started as an occasional nuisance eventually...
Chronic nerve pain can affect every aspect of life — from physical activity to emotional wellbeing and the ability to work. For this patient, years of severe daily pain led to disability and a loss of hope. Despite trying medications and other treatments, his...
Chronic lower back, hip, and outer thigh pain is often blamed on the spine, joints, or muscles. But for many patients, the real problem is nerve compression. In this patient’s case, years of pain and failed treatments finally led to the correct diagnosis: Superior...
Don’t Ignore Persistent Pain After Surgery: It May Be Nerve Damage Many patients assume lingering pain or weakness after spine or orthopedic surgery is just part of healing. But according to pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeon Dr. Tim Tollestrup, persistent symptoms...
For two decades, Melodie lived with disabling groin and lower back pain that stripped her of independence, mobility, and joy. Once an active musician and outdoor enthusiast, she became unable to perform basic daily activities — let alone pursue the life she loved....
A Safer Surgical Approach to Chronic Tailbone Pain Chronic tailbone pain, known as coccydynia, is frequently misdiagnosed as a structural problem of the coccyx. However, according to pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeon Dr. Tim Tollestrup, the true source of pain is...
For Richie, surfing wasn’t just a hobby—it was his life. But over time, something was wrong. His feet became numb. Balance faded. Dexterity disappeared. He couldn’t trust his own movement, even forcing himself to watch his feet just to make them move. Eventually, even...
From Baltimore to Las Vegas: How One Patient Finally Found Relief After 32 Doctors and Years of Pain Jeff’s Story: From 32 Doctors to the Right Diagnosis For three and a half years, Jeff battled severe abdominal wall pain that began as a simple “pin prick” during a...
For more than a decade, Carrie has lived with excruciating pain caused by Trigeminal Neuralgia and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). Despite countless doctors, surgeries, and medications, nothing has provided lasting relief. Her pain is so severe that sitting upright...
After a thumb injury led to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Selina’s life was shattered by unbearable pain. Doctors in Canada had no answers—some even suggested euthanasia. Then her mom found Dr. Tim Tollestrup, a pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeon in Las...
