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...
