Dr. Lou Saeger

Dr. Lou Saeger Dr Lou Saeger offers state-of-the-art Interventional Pain Management & Regenerative Medicine services He has been honored with inclusion in the Minneapolis-St.

Dr. Lou Saeger earned his MD degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and entered private practice in 1986, after completing his residency in Anesthesiology with the University of Washington, and a two-year NIH fellowship in Pain Research with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. He is Board-Certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and is a World Inst

itute of Pain Fellow in Interventional Pain Practice. Since the early 1990s, Dr. Saeger has focused on the diagnosis and treatment of spine-related pain. After moving to the Twin Cities area in 2003, he established the Interventional Division of Midwest Spine Institute, and has collaborated with Dr. Glenn Buttermann on studies of spinal biomechanics in an animal model for testing an artificial disc prototype, and more recently was a co-investigator on an award-winning study of epidural injection of amniotic fluid for low back pain. His practice has expanded to include spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation, several minimally invasive surgical procedures, sacroiliac joint fusion, as well as state-of-the-art Regenerative Medicine procedures, including PRP and stem-cell therapies using Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC), with ultrasound guidance for precise targeting of affected joints, ligaments, and nerves. Dr. Saeger is a long-standing member of the International Pain and Spine Intervention Society (IPSIS), is a Senior IPSIS clinical instructor, IPSIS-certified in evidence-based medicine, and serves as a peer-review referee for both the Pain Medicine and Pain Practice journals. He is also an active member of the North American Spine Society, the North American Neuromodulation Society, the World Institute of Pain, and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Paul Magazine’s “Top Doctors” issues for 2019 through 2023 and is listed once again in “America’s Best Physicians” for 2023 and 2024, and received the Spine Intervention Society’s “Outstanding Volunteer” award in 2022, in recognition of his educational contributions.

07/28/2026

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07/05/2026

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𝗔 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 "𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀."

After more than five years of watching her son struggle with back pain following a motor vehicle accident, she was told there was little more that could be done. His MRI did not reveal a clear explanation for his pain and muscle spasms in the upper lumbar spine, and he was encouraged to focus on managing his symptoms. Chiropractic care, muscle relaxants, and pain medications had not provided the relief they hoped for.

She wasn't simply looking for pain management.

She was looking for answers.

That's when she found Dr. Louis Saeger and Vertebral Motion Analysis (VMA®).

In addition to conventional imaging, VMA was used to evaluate spinal motion and identify findings that were consistent with the patient's symptoms. Based on the complete clinical evaluation and diagnostic findings, Dr. Saeger developed an individualized treatment plan.

On June 30, he performed regenerative platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections targeting the L2-L3 facet joints and supporting ligament structures that were believed to be contributing to the patient's condition.

Three days later, Dr. Saeger's phone rang.

It was the patient's mother, crying.

It wasn't a call reporting a complication.

It wasn't a call asking for more medication.

She shared that her son was “Pain Free” and had returned to playing basketball for the first time in years. For their family, it was an emotional milestone after a long journey.

As families gather this Fourth of July to celebrate freedom, one family has an additional reason to celebrate a young man returning to activities he enjoys after years of living with back pain.

Stories like this remind us why we are committed to pursuing comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment plans for our patients.

Every patient's condition is unique, and results vary. Our goal is to identify potential contributors to pain and develop treatment strategies tailored to each individual's needs.

Happy Independence Day.

This post describes one patient's experience. Individual results vary. No treatment can guarantee a particular outcome. PRP and other regenerative therapies may not be appropriate for every patient. Treatment decisions should be made after consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.

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07/04/2026

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𝗔 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 "𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀."

After more than five years of watching her son struggle with back pain following a motor vehicle accident, she was told there was little more that could be done. His MRI did not reveal a clear explanation for his pain and muscle spasms in the upper lumbar spine, and he was encouraged to focus on managing his symptoms. Chiropractic care, muscle relaxants, and pain medications had not provided the relief they hoped for.

She wasn't simply looking for pain management.

She was looking for answers.

That's when she found Dr. Louis Saeger and Vertebral Motion Analysis (VMA®).

In addition to conventional imaging, VMA was used to evaluate spinal motion and identify findings that were consistent with the patient's symptoms. Based on the complete clinical evaluation and diagnostic findings, Dr. Saeger developed an individualized treatment plan.

On June 30, he performed regenerative platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections targeting the L2-L3 facet joints and supporting ligament structures that were believed to be contributing to the patient's condition.

Three days later, Dr. Saeger's phone rang.

It was the patient's mother, crying.

It wasn't a call reporting a complication.

It wasn't a call asking for more medication.

She shared that her son was “Pain Free” and had returned to playing basketball for the first time in years. For their family, it was an emotional milestone after a long journey.

As families gather this Fourth of July to celebrate freedom, one family has an additional reason to celebrate a young man returning to activities he enjoys after years of living with back pain.

Stories like this remind us why we are committed to pursuing comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment plans for our patients.

Every patient's condition is unique, and results vary. Our goal is to identify potential contributors to pain and develop treatment strategies tailored to each individual's needs.

Happy Independence Day.

This post describes one patient's experience. Individual results vary. No treatment can guarantee a particular outcome. PRP and other regenerative therapies may not be appropriate for every patient. Treatment decisions should be made after consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.

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