Managing Appetite Loss After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 4, 2025
Spine surgery affects people in all different ways, and while much of the focus during your recovery will be on your physical and mental health, one aspect of your recovery that can be overlooked is how the surgery impacts your appetite. It’s quite common for patients to notice an appetite reduction or appetite loss during […]
Why Sciatica Is Worse In The Morning
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 3, 2025
We all want to wake up feeling refreshed and recharged following a good night’s sleep, but oftentimes morning time is when discomfort is at its worst for patients battling sciatic nerve pain. Radiating nerve pain or pulsing lower back discomfort is no way to start the day, but morning is a common time for sciatica […]
3 Common Types Of Spinal Infections
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 29, 2025
A spinal infection is a rare condition that develops when bacteria, fungi or viruses make their way into the spinal column. In most instances, spinal infections are classified further based on the specific location where the infection develops. Below, we take a closer look at the three most common classifications of spinal infections. Most Common […]
What Can Happen If You Ignore Back Pain For Too Long?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 28, 2025
There are some things in life that you should never ignore, and back pain is one of them. We’re not saying that you should book an appointment with a spine specialist every time your back starts to hurt, but consciously ignoring proactive treatment can lead to a host of additional issues. But what exactly are […]
6 Simple Ways You Can Strengthen Your Spine At Home
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 27, 2025
A well-built house has a strong foundation, and a healthy body starts with a strong spine. We put a lot of stress on our spine during our daily life, and if it can’t adequately handle this strain, injuries and other painful back issues can develop. It’s wise to target your spinal muscles with specific exercises […]
Treating Spinal Compression Fractures
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 9, 2025
A pretty mild spinal compression fracture can turn into a major problem if you don’t help the healing process along, which is why you want to talk with a spine specialist about the best way to treat your specific compression fracture. Although their advice is best, some common treatment options include: Rest/Protection – Your doctor isn’t […]
Walking Vs. Yoga – Which Is Better For Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
When it comes to pursuing low impact exercise, walking and yoga are two of the most common activities that people pursue. Both activities can also be extremely beneficial for patients working to overcome a mild to moderate spinal issue. But is one intervention better than the other? In today’s blog, we explore whether walking or […]
Therapeutic Cannabis Showing Promise For Back Pain Sufferers
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
An experimental medication derived from marijuana has proved promising in alleviating symptoms in patients dealing with back pain. The 800-person study examined the effectiveness of a drug called Epidiolex, which is a new cannabis formula that contains THC, the active ingredient in marijuana that gets the user high. Levels of THC in Epidiolex are very […]
