Why Spine Specialist Are Wary Of High-Dose Opioids As A First Line Of Treatment
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 11, 2026
Spine pain can be incredibly debilitating, and both patient and doctor have a strong desire to work to find a solution. High-dose opioids can be effective at masking strong pain sensations, but there are a number of reasons why many spine specialists are leery to offer them after an initial consultation or as a first […]
Is Your Low Back Pain Tied To Pelvic Floor Issues?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 10, 2026
A number of bodily systems help support your spine, and when one of these systems isn’t functioning correctly, it can lead to the onset of back pain. One such system is your pelvic floor. Your pelvic floor muscles are the muscles that support your bladder, uterus, bowels and pelvis, but they also perform other essential […]
How To Treat Different Stages Of Spinal Stenosis
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 9, 2026
Spinal stenosis is a topic we touch on pretty frequently on our blog because it’s one of the more common conditions we help patients overcome. In a patient with spinal stenosis, one or more of the openings in the spine through which nerves and other key structures pass begins to narrow. This narrowing compresses these […]
Insurance And Back Surgery – What You Should Know
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 3, 2026
The health insurance system in America is far from perfect, and that can make it difficult to understand your coverage in the event you need to have a procedure performed. That’s especially true when it comes to spine surgery, because these operations are incredibly common and quite expensive, meaning there are plenty of rules and […]
4 Daily Bad Habits That Contribute To Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
In “Bad Habits,” Ed Sheeran sings how his poor choices always lead him back to his femme fatale, noting that his “bad habits lead to you.” Of course, bad habits can lead to plenty of other things, and in our line of work, we oftentimes have to help patients get their spine health back on […]
Could A Vitamin Deficiency Be To Blame For Your Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 2, 2026
Your diet plays a key role in the health of your spine and your entire body, and if you’re not feeding your spine the nutrients it needs to thrive, don’t be surprised if pain or related symptoms develop. Your spine is made up of a complex system of bones, soft tissues and nerves, and they […]
5 Scary Facts About Back Pain In The US
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 28, 2026
While Trick or Treaters or a scary movie can send chills down your spine, if you actually take some time to look at the landscape of back pain in America, you may also be scared by what you learn. We don’t want you to live in fear of back pain, but at the same time, […]
Why It’s So Important To Disclose Medication Use Before Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 27, 2026
Hundreds of millions of people take medications daily or semi-regularly to assist with the management of many different conditions, and while some people are an open book about the medications they take, others prefer to keep it a secret. And while it’s fine to keep that information private from friends or coworkers, you should never […]
