The Benefits of & Differences Between Active & Passive Back Injury Treatment
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 18, 2018
When is comes to treating back injuries, what works for one person isn’t guaranteed to work for another, even if they’re dealing with similar injuries. However, most people find more success in their treatment if they pursue active treatment options. For most spine injuries, your doctor is going to recommend a combination of active and […]
How Back Pain Can Affect Your Blood Pressure
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 17, 2018
Back pain can impact your health in a number of ways, but did you know it can also affect your cardiovascular health? According to medical research, there is a link between chronic back pain and an increased likelihood of elevated blood pressure. So if you struggle to control your back pain, you may also have […]
5 Ways To Protect Your Spine During The Holidays
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 13, 2018
Protecting your back is something we should do year round, but you may need to up your game during the holidays. The winter season presents unique challenges for our spines, and if you’re not careful, your New Year’s resolutions may include things like physical therapy or scheduling your surgery. The good news is that with […]
Understanding Psychosomatic Back Pain
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 11, 2018
Psychosomatic back pain is classified as an injury in which physical symptoms are caused by psychological or emotional factors. It’s a somewhat controversial topic in the spine care community, because some doctors argue that stress is the root cause of the back pain, while others argue that stress only serves to make a condition worse, […]
Spine Injuries Can Disrupt Our Internal Body Clocks
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 10, 2018
Daylight savings time or a long flight can leave your internal body clock feeling off, but according to new research, so too can a spine injury. The research, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and published in the journal eNeuro, is the first study to assess how spinal injuries impact a person’s circadian rhythm. […]
Diagnosing & Treating Neck Sprains
Category: Neck Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 4, 2018
A neck sprain involves the overstretching of a muscle or ligament in the neck region, and it can be caused by forceful contact or a seemingly innocuous motion. In most cases, neck sprains aren’t all that serious, but if you don’t actively treat the condition, pain and discomfort can linger. Below, we take a closer […]
Preventing & Treating Back Injuries From Slipping On Ice
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 3, 2018
Winter weather is almost here to stay, and that means snow and ice will soon be covering our sidewalks and walkways. Even when we’re careful, snow and ice can cause problems when we walk, and it can even lead to injuries. When people slip on ice, one of the most common places to land is […]
How To Safely Return To Work After A Back Injury
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 29, 2018
When a person is injured at work, oftentimes their first thought is related to how quickly they can return to their job. While you may not miss your job, you’re probably going to miss that paycheck, which is why people often try to get back to work as soon as possible after an injury. The […]
