Jan 14, 2019 | Cluneal Nerves, Educational Articles, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Videos
In this video blog, Dr. Tollestrup explains how low back pain is not always caused by a spine problem. Patients with a clear MRI and pain on the side of their spine may suffer from Superior Cluneal Nerve entrapment. Luckily Dr. Tollestrup has developed a surgical...
Dec 10, 2018 | Cluneal Nerves, Failed Spine Surgery, Success Stories, Videos
Dr. Tollestrup Helps Patient with Nerve Surgery for Back Pain Persistent back pain plagued Missy more than a year after spinal fusion surgery. She tried dozens of treatments but nothing helped her heal. Then she met Dr. Tollestrup who surgically removed peripheral...
Nov 13, 2017 | Abdominal Wall Pain, Chronic Joint Pain, Cluneal Nerves, Failed Spine Surgery, Nerve Decompression Surgery, Success Stories, Videos
Low Back Pain Not Coming from the Spine Low back pain stemming from superior cluneal nerve entrapment is an underdiagnosed condition. Dr. Tollestrup has developed a surgical approach to help alleviate low back that does not emanate from the spine. He has many patients...
Aug 15, 2017 | Cluneal Nerves, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Success Stories, Videos
Low Back Pain Eliminated by Surgically Removing Damaged Nerves I want to share the story of a patient suffering from low back pain for more than 20 years. His story is applicable to many people dealing with low back pain still searching for relief. In this particular...
Jul 26, 2017 | Chronic Headaches, Cluneal Nerves, Peripheral Neuropathy, Success Stories, Videos
Two for One Patient Success Stories Patsy and Michael Slate both had successful peripheral nerve surgery for two very different pain problems. Treating spouses is a common occurrence in Dr. Tim Tollestrup’s practice. Patsy suffered from terrible back pain for...
May 31, 2017 | Cluneal Nerves, Failed Spine Surgery, Success Stories
Low Back Pain Finally Gone Thanks to Innovative Surgeries by Dr. Tollestrup Barry is a patient with a history of low back pain. Like many patients with chronic pain, Barry experienced a number of failed treatments until he finally found Dr. Tim Tollestrup. Several...