Riverwood’s Dr. Dan Lonergan Speaks About Back and Neck Pain

By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (7/21/21)

(Aitkin, MN) — The beginning of a new medical program is not the easiest career move to make and Dr. Dan Lonergan knew that in joining Riverwood Healthcare while also working with Cuyuna Regional Medical Center.

We recently spoke with Dr. Lonergan about his Neck and Back Pain Specialty and how it has grown since joining Riverwood.

In his 6 months with the program, Dr. Lonergan has seen a fair amount of commonalities in ailments and causes of patients back pain.

Treatment, whether before or after surgery, includes some out-patient treatment and even general exercise.

Getting to the causes of the neck and back pain can also have long term incentives for those who may be suffering currently.

Dr. Dan Lonergan also spoke about physical therapy, his work with Dr. Joshua Horowitz, and his enjoyment of the local trail system with our full conversation here: