Preventing Machine Vibration-Related Back Problems
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 23, 2019
Many Minnesotans work in agricultural, industrial or construction industries, and many of them work with heavy machinery on a daily basis. Whether you’re running the plow, driving across the state or using a jackhammer, many Minnesota workers engage in tasks that expose them to regular vibration or repetitive forceful movements. In many instances, the location […]
3 Great Ways To Exercise If You Have Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 22, 2019
If you’ve visited a doctor for back pain, you’ve probably been told that exercise is one of the best things you can do for your back. However, it can be difficult to get a standard workout in if back pain is so severe that it disrupts your workout. In order to stay active and help […]
Treatment Options For Sequestered Spinal Discs
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 18, 2019
A sequestered spinal disc is a condition in which a small part of the vertebral disc breaks off and migrates into the spinal canal. It occurs when the disc’s nucleus pulposus pushes through the outer annular fiber and a piece of the nucleus breaks free. This free portion of the disc can cause a couple […]
How Can I Slow The Progression Of Spinal Arthritis?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 16, 2019
Spinal osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that affects millions of Americans. Arthritis is a tricky condition to treat because it can occur naturally over time after our joints are exposed to years of stress, and you can’t reverse this damage once it’s set in. That being said, you can help to ward off arthritis and […]
5 Ways You’re Unknowingly Taxing Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 15, 2019
Happy tax day! Hopefully, you’ve had your taxes filed for a while now, but if not, today is the last day to file them without filing for an extension or being late. While we were on the subject of tax day, we started to think of other things that are taxing in our life and […]
5 Signs That Suggest It’s Time For Back Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 11, 2019
Back pain is one of if not the most common health conditions in the world, but just because more than 90 percent of people will experience chronic or acute back pain at some point in their life does not mean that spinal discomfort is something you have to live with on a regular basis. There […]
Treating Psoriatic Arthritis of the Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 9, 2019
Psoriatic arthritis is a degenerative condition that tends to develop in larger joints in the body, like in your hands or feet, but it can also cause problems for your spine. The condition is linked to psoriasis, in that about 1 in 3 people with psoriasis will develop the condition. Below, we take a closer […]
4 Common Causes of Upper Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 8, 2019
Lower back pain typically gets all the headlines, but it’s not the only area of your back that can end up causing you pain. The upper portion of your spine, also known as the cervical section, is also a familiar spot for spine pain and discomfort. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at […]