Can A Spine Specialist Help With Spinal Osteoarthritis?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 3, 2026
When you’re dealing with a condition like a muscle strain or a bulging disc, there’s a good chance that you can restore your spine to normal health by following a proactive treatment plan or by syncing up with a spine specialist for individualized treatment recommendations. However, when it comes to a condition like arthritis, restoring […]
4 Helpful Places To Turn If You Have New Or Worsening Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 2, 2026
Back pain can be complex and overwhelming, and it’s not something you need to manage completely on your own. There are plenty of resources and professionals available to you if you know where to look. In today’s blog, we spotlight four resources to turn to if you’re hoping to treat new or existing back pain. […]
What Are The Biggest Threats To Spine Surgery Success?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 1, 2026
The vast majority of spine surgeries go exactly as planned and produce fantastic results, but every surgery carries risks and sometimes the unexpected occurs. Your surgeon will work to control any and all threats as best they can before, during and after your procedure, but what are the biggest threats to the success of your […]
Managing Back Pain When You’re Out Of Medication
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 27, 2026
Whether it’s because you took a little more than anticipated to deal with an unexpected flare up or you can’t get to the pharmacy for a few days to refill your prescription, it’s possible that you find yourself forced to manage your spinal discomfort without medication for a bit. This isn’t ideal, especially if you’ve […]
4 Effective Treatment Options For Radiating Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 26, 2026
Back pain is hard enough to manage when it’s housed in one specific spot in your back, and it only becomes more complex when it radiates to other locations or throughout your extremities. Radiating back pain is typically a sign that a neural pathway has become compressed or irritated, and it’s important that you work […]
4 Mistakes People Make When Trying To Treat Their Own Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 25, 2026
As spine specialists, we’re here to help in any way we can if you’re dealing with new or worsening spine pain. We’d love to be your first line of defense when back pain develops, but we also understand that most patients would prefer saving a little time and money by treating their back pain on […]
All The Things You Can Learn About Your Spine From An MRI
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 18, 2026
Although an x-ray is the most commonly ordered imaging exam, it’s far from the most telling. When other structures need to be analyzed or your physician wants a more detailed look inside your body, they’ll typically order Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or an MRI. The device uses powerful magnetic fields to create a detailed cross-sectional image […]
How Does The Spine Heal After Herniated Disc Surgery?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 17, 2026
If you’ve been unable to get control over your herniated spinal disc with conservative methods, your spine specialist may recommend a corrective surgical procedure to address the disc. Most commonly, a discectomy is performed to remove a portion of the offending disc that is compressing nearby nerves. But what happens to the spinal disc once […]
