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Back Pain Cases Expected To Surge To 800 Million By 2050

Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Unless we take a proactive approach to solving the issue, a new report suggests that the number of people who will be suffering from back pain will reach 800 million by the year 2050. According to the model published in the Lancet Rheumatology journal, more than 840 million people will deal with problematic back pain […]

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How To Help Your Kid Become More Active

Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Being physically active during your adolescent and teen years can help your body develop and strengthen as expected, but it seems like it’s getting harder and harder to get kids to be active. Cell phones, television and video games have all become more engaging, and while are finding new ways to be entertained, if that […]

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Back Pain Causing Bathroom Issues

Causes Of Back Pain While Going To The Bathroom

Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

If you are uncomfortable or in pain when attempting to pass a bowel movement, you’re not alone. Many people deal with discomfort when having a bowel movement, and oftentimes this discomfort is housed in the back region. Sometimes this discomfort is caused by a spinal issue, while other times the problem is in a different […]

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Trapped Spinal Nerves

Treating Spinal Nerve Sheath Tumors

Category: Back Pain, Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Your spinal nerves are protected by a thin layer of myelin and connective tissue called a nerve sheath. If an issue develops in the cells within this insulative cover, a nerve sheath tumor can develop. The majority of these nerve sheath tumors are non-cancerous, but they will need to be monitored and they can compress […]

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How To Prevent And Treat Spinal Nerve Adhesion After Surgery

Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Scarring is a natural part of the healing process, but if scar tissue doesn’t develop as expected, it can actually lead to more discomfort and pain. When scar tissue envelops or adheres to a nerve root during the healing process, this is known as epidural fibrosis. The condition tends to occur most commonly in the […]

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Spinal Instability

How Older Adults Can Prevent Spinal Osteopenia

Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Osteopenia is a medical condition that takes a closer look at a person’s bone mineral density (BMD). Strong, dense bones are more stable and less likely to fracture when stressed, but we all naturally lose some bone mineral density as we get older. Osteopenia occurs when your bone mineral density is lower than what is […]

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Spinal Retrolisthesis

What Is Bamboo Spine?

Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory condition that affects your spinal column. In more severe cases, this inflammation can actually lead to vertebral segments fusing together, which can lead to decreased mobility and other uncomfortable symptoms. It can also lead to a condition known as bamboo spine. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at […]

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Back Pain Education

Improve Your Spine Health During Correct Posture Month

Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Did you know that each May we celebrate National Correct Posture Month? As the name implies, National Correct Posture Month focuses on helping people become more aware of their posture positioning throughout the day so that they can make simple adjustments that can improve the health of their spine. In today’s blog, we’re going to […]

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