Avoiding Back Pain During March Madness
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 25, 2019
March Madness kicked off last week, and if you enjoyed watching the Gophers and a bunch of other games over the weekend, you might be surprised how sore you feel today. Sinking into your couch for a long weekend to watch the games can be fun, but it also can be a recipe for back […]
5 Common Triggers of Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 21, 2019
Back pain can be brought on by a myriad of activities and actions, but some triggers are more common than others. What triggers one person may not cause a flare-up in another, but there are some back pain triggers that are more common than others. Today, we take a closer look at five common back […]
Don’t Take Back Pain Lying Down
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 19, 2019
When it comes to preventing and treating back pain, there are a number of different things you can do to help your spine. One of the simplest things you can do is rest, and while it may seem like it’s providing you with pain relief, it may not be the best option for your back. […]
1 in 3 Kids Has Back Pain – How A Spine Doctor Can Help
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 18, 2019
A new study on the health of America’s youth found that an increasing amount of kids are dealing with regular back pain. To get a better understanding of the prevalence of back pain among kids, researchers surveyed 3,700 kids between the ages of 10 and 18. The survey asked a number of questions, including if […]
The Link Between Diabetes and Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 14, 2019
New research out of Australia found that individuals with diabetes are at an increased risk for developing neck and back pain compared to individuals without the condition. Researchers were unable to prove a causal relationship between diabetes and back pain, only correlation, but it does suggest that managing your blood glucose levels can help you […]
How Students Can Prevent Back Pain While Studying
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 12, 2019
Whether you’re cramming for midterms or pulling an all-nighter to finish a research paper, schoolwork can mean long hours in the library or slumped over a desk for many students. It’s important to finish all your assignments and come into a test feeling prepared, but if you don’t take your spine into consideration when you’re […]
How Your Spine Is Affected By Daylight Savings Time
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 11, 2019
Daylights savings time happened over the weekend, and even though you’ve had a night of sleep since the clocks moved forward, if you’re anything like me, you probably are still working on getting up to full speed following the time change. Even though we only lose an hour of sleep, it can feel like you […]
Preventing & Treating Thickened Spinal Ligaments
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 7, 2019
As we get older, our body is prone to developing a number of degenerative conditions, including breakdown of the ligaments in our spine. These ligaments are known as ligamentum flavum, and they are bands of tough fiber that connect two vertebrae to one another and provide your spine with much needed stability. Over the years, […]
