The Benefits Of A Standing MRI For Spinal Conditions
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 18, 2026
The standard magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique involves a patient lying down as they are guided into a machine that slowly uses magnetic waves to create a detailed rendering of soft tissues and bone inside the body. It is much more detailed than an X-ray, which is why it is preferred when smaller structures or […]
Soft Support Belts Could Help Ease Nonspecific Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
We’re a proponent of proactive interventions when it comes to back pain treatment, but we also understand the potential that passive treatments have to aid in your recovery efforts. One such passive treatment is a spinal support belt. The soft or rigid spinal belts provide some additional stability to specific areas of your back and […]
Causes & Symptoms of Thoracic Spinal Nerve Damage
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
Each one of your spinal nerves controls different functions and sensations, so the symptoms you experience can vary based on the exact level of damage. Before we touch on the symptoms, let’s explain where each one of these nerves traverses: T1 and T2 – These lead into nerves that go into the top of your […]
Your Recovery From Spine Surgery – What Does Progress Look Like?
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 17, 2026
Your recovery after spine surgery isn’t going to happen overnight. In most cases, your recovery journey is going to be measured in weeks or months, and while patients often look back at their rehabilitation period and can clearly see the progress they’ve made, recognizing these improvements in the moment can be challenging. Acknowledging the progress […]
Physical Therapy’s Role In Your Recovery From Spine Surgery
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
The surgical procedure will lay the foundation for your journey to a healthier spine, but similar to the foundation on a house, there’s still plenty of work to be done if you want the best finished product. For the vast majority of patients, this work comes during their physical therapy sessions. But why is PT […]
Foraminal Spinal Stenosis By Location And Treatment Options
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
Although your spine is one long column, it’s typically categorized into three distinct sections. There’s the cervical spine, which is made up of the topmost seven vertebrae, your thoracic spine, comprising the middle 12 vertebrae, and the lumbar spine, which involves the five lowermost vertebrae. Different spinal issues can develop in each of these segments, […]
Is Your Diet Causing Your Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 16, 2026
Most people assume that new or chronic back symptoms are tied to a physical injury, like a muscle strain or disc herniation as a result of acute overstress from activity. However, spinal symptoms aren’t always the result of an action like a fall or lifting too heavy of a box. Sometimes it’s the less obvious […]
How Your Spotify Playlist Could Reduce Back Pain And Anxiety
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 15, 2026
It’s no surprise that music can evoke a physical and emotional reaction in people, but a study published in the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine found that music may help reduce back pain and anxiety levels in patients seeking care in the emergency department. Study authors were interested in learning if music could positively impact […]
