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Media Recognition

PNBC is unique in Minnesota for the extensive media recognition it has received for its approach to spinal pain.

The Wall Street Journal -  March 2005; "Health Mailbox : Where does one find a physician who recommends therapy and exercise instead of back surgery?"

View the article in .pdf format by clicking here.

Health Magazine -   March 2004: "A New Twist For Aching Backs". View the article in .pdf form by clicking here.

WCCO Channel 4 - December 4, 2003: Joe Wegner and patient featured on Dennis Douda's Health Spot, on WCCO Channel 4.

WebMD - Brian Nelson consulted as an expert in the writing of "Low Back Pain Shouldn't Sideline You". View article at: http://my.webmd.com/content/article/90/100546.htm

The Wall Street Journal - November 12, 2003: "An Excruciating New Cure for Back Pain, Doctors Tell Patients to Hit the Weights". View the article in .pdf form by clicking here.

The New Yorker Magazine - April 8, 2002: "A Knife in the Back", Annals of Medicine, The New Yorker. View the article in .pdf by clicking here.

Kare Channel 11 -   5/27/08: Joe Wegner, MD on KARE 11, 'Low Back Pain' Showcase Minnesota:  Click here to view the video.

Kare Channel 11 -  6/24/08:  Brian Nelson, MD on KARE 11, 'Neck Pain' Showcase Minnesota: Click here to view the video.