How To Help Your Spouse After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 5, 2019
Spine surgery can take a big physical and emotional toll on the person undergoing surgery, but it can also put extra stress on their spouse or immediate family. If your spouse is undergoing a spinal operation, even if it’s on an outpatient basis, you are going to need to take on added responsibility while they […]
How To Treat A Collapsed Spinal Disc
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 4, 2019
A collapsed spinal disc is a disc that no longer has its normal height and spacing due to breakdown of its outer wall. Sometimes this breakdown can be caused by acute trauma to the area, but more often it occurs slowly over many decades due to the natural aging process. Left untreated, they can lead […]
How To Make Your Hospital Stay Easier After Spine Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 28, 2019
Spine surgery, even in its minimally invasive form, takes a significant toll on your body and will result in some time in a recovery ward. Some patients may be discharged on the same day, while others will spend a number of days recovering before they are allowed to leave. No matter whether you’re being discharged […]
Could Shoulder Pain Be Caused By A Neck Issue?
Category: Neck Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 26, 2019
For the majority of aches or pains, the location of the discomfort is also a telling sign of where the source of the issue is located. That being said, with some injuries, a problem in one area can lead to symptom onset in a completely different part of your body. This can make it difficult […]
How To Safely Manage Your Meds After Spine Surgery
Category: Procedures | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 25, 2019
Although surgeries are getting smaller and less invasive, they still take a significant toll on your body, and that can lead to pain and discomfort after an operation. Pain is most severe within the first few days after surgery, so oftentimes your surgeon will prescribe pain medications to help limit this discomfort. When used properly, […]
Tips For Preventing & Treating Foraminal Stenosis
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 21, 2019
Foraminal spinal stenosis, oftentimes simply referred to as foraminal stenosis, is a spinal condition that occurs when your foraminal canals narrow or become constricted. These foraminal canals are pathways through which nerves travel from the spinal cord to the spinal canal. When they narrow, either due to natural aging, acute trauma or another issue, compression […]
Preventing & Treating Scar Tissue Formation After Back Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 19, 2019
Scar tissue is the result of the normal healing process after an incision or open wound. It forms when the normal collagen cells are damaged, and the body forms new collagen fibers to mend the wound site. Because it is a new formation, it will have a different texture and thickness than the surrounding tissue. […]
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 […]
