Preventing Back Pain On The Tennis Court
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 2, 2026
From an outsider’s perspective, tennis probably isn’t viewed as all that physical of a sport. You’re not getting tackled like a football player, boxing out for a rebound like basketball players or running miles around the field like a soccer player, but don’t tell a tennis player that their sport isn’t physical. Tennis is incredibly […]
5 Spine Safety Tips For Your Child’s New Backpack
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 1, 2026
Can you believe that another school year is right around the corner? If you’ve received your child’s back to school list and are checking items off as you prepare for the new school year, don’t overlook the importance of choosing a backpack that is protective of your child’s spine. Backpacks that don’t fit correctly, that […]
5 Low-Risk Treatment Options For Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 31, 2026
There’s an old adage that says “you have to risk it for the biscuit,” but when it comes to treating spinal pain, that’s oftentimes not the case. In many instances, there are plenty of low risk and low cost options that prove quite effective at treating many mild to moderate back issues. So if you’re […]
What Happens If My Incision Site Becomes Infected After Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 26, 2026
Surgical teams and patients are getting better at preventing the onset of an infection after spine surgery, but it’s impossible to get this risk down to zero. Despite everyone’s best efforts, it’s still possible that the incision site will become infected and additional management techniques will need to be pursued. But what are your treatment […]
What Is A Lumbar Hemilaminectomy?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 25, 2026
With most surgeries, the goal of the operation is to address the underlying issue while leaving as much natural structure intact as possible, and that’s especially true with a lumbar hemilaminectomy procedure. Unlike a standard laminectomy, which resolves nerve compression by removing a part of the vertebra called the lamina, a hemilaminectomy only removes a […]
Lumbar Spinal MRIs & Common Misdiagnoses
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 24, 2026
Imaging tests give us an inside look at structures in the body, and oftentimes they tell us way more about an issue than a provider can surmise with a physical exam alone. The problem is that sometimes people assume that an imaging test will always provide them with a clear understanding of what’s going on […]
Swallowing Challenges After Cervical Spine Surgery
Category: Neck Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 19, 2026
Cervical spine surgery requires precision care to avoid damaging other key tissues that rest in close proximity to the neck, but the fact of the matter is that some irritation is necessary in order to move structures out of the way so that the surgeon can visualize the surgical site. This is particularly true when […]
What Can You Do For Age-Related Spine Pain?
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 18, 2026
As we get older, our bodies start to break down a little. It’s the natural result of enduring years of physical stress and strain. Arthritic degeneration comes for us all, but you don’t need to just sit idly as structures become weaker or naturally degenerate a little. In fact, sitting idly can actually expedite the […]
