Glute Muscle Weakness Linked to Chronic Low Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 7, 2019
Low back pain is the most widely reported cause of disability worldwide, affecting anywhere from 20-30 percent or more of the population. Additionally, studies have shown that between 5-15 percent of American adults will develop chronic low back pain, which is classified as pain that persists for longer than six weeks. Previous research has shown […]
How To Treat Spinal Instability
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 3, 2019
Spinal instability is a condition that occurs when the intervertebral discs in your spine begin to degenerate. When this happens, the discs lose height, which causes the vertebrae to displace from their anatomical position. This can lead to friction between sets of vertebrae, causing pain and other problems. It can also increase your risk of […]
How To Keep Back Pain From Slowing You Down
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 2, 2019
Nobody wants to be slowed by back pain, but staying healthy and pain free rarely occurs without a little forethought and work on your end. But, if you put in that work and are smart about strengthening your body, we’re confident that you’ll have a healthy spine long into your golden years. But how exactly […]
Resolve To Make These Five Spine Changes In 2019
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 31, 2018
If you’re like most people, you probably have a few resolutions you hope to cross off your list in the new year. Maybe you’ve resolved to shed some of that weight or learn a new skill, but do any of your resolutions have to do with the health of your spine? If not, consider adding […]
What Is A Spinal Shunt?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 28, 2018
A spinal shunt, also sometimes referred to as a lumbar shunt, is a device that is inserted into a person’s spine so that bodily fluids can be directed from one area to another area of the body. Oftentimes they are used to help facilitate the flow of cerebrospinal fluid from one area of your spine […]
The Benefits and Risks of A Spinal Angiogram
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 27, 2018
A spinal angiogram is a technique that uses an x-ray to look at the blood vessels of a person’s spine. It’s usually performed to look for abnormalities in the blood vessels or to look for signs of a vascular tumor. It’s a little more hands-on than a traditional x-ray, and it does involve a minor […]
Treating Back Pain In Multiple Locations
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 26, 2018
Successfully treating one source of back pain is hard enough, but what if you’re dealing with back pain in a couple different locations? How should you move forward with the best treatment plan if spine pain is present in more than one location? In today’s blog, we explain how to best treat multiple sources of […]
5 Questions To Ask When Returning To Sports After A Back Injury
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 20, 2018
If you’re trying to get back on the court or the field after a spine injury, you’re probably wondering how to know if you’re healthy enough to return. Consulting with a spine specialist is your best bet, but there are also some questions you can ask yourself to help determine if you’ve made enough of […]
