6 Tips For Staying Active In The Winter
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 18, 2019
The winter weather just keeps coming, and while it can be easy to stay inside and nestle up by a warm fire, inactivity can lead to weight gain and other problems for your spine. We’re not saying you need to don your winter gear and go for a run when the weather is bad, but […]
The Best Sleeping Positions After Back Surgery
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 14, 2019
Sleeping is a restorative process that allows your mind and body to recover from the stresses of the day. A lot of healing takes place while you’re sleeping, but if you’re not careful, you can also stress and strain your body if you end up falling asleep in an awkward position. It’s not all that […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Get A Second Opinion Before Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 12, 2019
Some decisions in life don’t really require a second thought, like what you’re going to eat for breakfast, or where you go for a haircut. Other decisions require a little more thought and research. Spine surgery falls into the latter category. But why is it so important to get a second opinion prior to your […]
Smart Clothes Could Soon Help Prevent Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 11, 2019
You’ve heard of smart phones, smart watches and smart cars, but what about smart clothes? According to researchers out of Vanderbilt University, smart clothes may be the next big thing when it comes to preventing back problems and spine pain. Back pain is the number one cause of disability and accounts for more than 264 […]
How To Get Dressed Or Changed With A Back Injury
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 7, 2019
Back injuries can complicate actions that you once took for granted, like getting dressed in the morning. Because getting dressed usually involves some twisting, bending and turning, it can be a difficult process to complete if you’re dealing with a back injury. Today, we share three tips to help make the process of getting dressed […]
How to Treat Spinal Neurofibromas
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 5, 2019
Neurofibromas are small, benign tumors that can develop on peripheral nerves in the spine. They grow from the cells that form and support the nerve sheath, and they can disrupt many different areas of the nerve. Sometimes they form on their own, while other times they can develop in clusters. You may not even know […]
5 Tips for Bending & Twisting After Spine Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 4, 2019
We don’t realize just how often we twist, turn, and torque our spines until we’ve been told that we need to be careful with our movements. The days and weeks following spine surgery are times when you need to be especially cognizant of how you’re moving your spine because it’s in a weakened state following […]
The Pros & Cons of Medications For Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 31, 2019
When it comes to treating back pain, it’s important to understand that every patient and every situation is unique and that it’s in everyone’s best interests to explore all the potential treatment options. Medications and opioids are a common treatment option for a variety of different back conditions, but they aren’t a perfect solution. Today, […]