Am I Too Young For Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain is one of the most common health issues that affects people at some point in life, and while it is typically considered an issue that affects older adults, we’ve seen a rise in young adults and children who are battling spine problems of their own. If you’re one of the millions of young […]
Why Your Recovery Period Is Very Important In Preventing Back Injuries
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
When it comes to preventing back injuries, many people assume it is what you do before and during exercise or athletic activity that dictates your likelihood of suffering an injury, and that is true to an extent. Taking steps to prepare your body for activity and using proper techniques during exercise can help to reduce […]
Treating Nociceptive Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Pain is usually classified into one of two different categories, neuropathic or nociceptive. Neuropathic pain originates in the body’s nervous system, while nociceptive pain is the result of actual physical damage to the body. For example, a muscle strain or a burn are examples of nociceptive pain. In today’s blog, we take a closer look […]
What Happens To Your Spine As You Age?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The natural aging process comes for us all. As we get older, years of stress begins to take its toll on our body, which can end up making once-normal movements a little bit uncomfortable, and that’s certainly true for our spinal column. But how exactly does the aging process affect our spine, and is there […]
Worried About Spine Surgery? Why You Shouldn’t Be
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
It’s normal to be a little nervous before a surgical procedure, but we don’t want you to be overly stressed about the situation. We want you to be at ease and excited about what’s in store for your future, not stressed and worried about the procedure. In today’s blog, we explore some of the reasons […]
How Millennials Can Manage Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain is oftentimes viewed as a condition that affects senior citizens and older adults, but the fact of the matter is that nobody is immune from back issues. In fact, a growing number of millennials are reporting to their primary care physician or a spine specialist with back pain. Why are millennials reporting more […]
Managing Herniated Discs During Pregnancy
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As your body changes throughout the course of your pregnancy, different areas are forced to handle new stresses. For about half of expecting mothers, this increased stress leads to back pain and discomfort, but for a small percentage of this group, their back pain progresses to a more serious condition known as a herniated disc. […]
What Is An Annular Tear?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your spine is composed of vertebral bones that are separated by spinal discs. These intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers for the vertebrae they separate and they play a key role in helping your spine flex and move. Like any area of your body, these discs can wear down over time or as a result […]
