Why You Shouldn’t Baby Your Back
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 27, 2018
When it comes to your health, many people think that it’s best to give your body all the rest it needs after an injury. Rest is very important, but you may be surprised to learn just how little rest your back actually needs before it would benefit more from strength training and exercise. There’s no […]
4 Tips For Preventing Spine Pain When Decorating For The Holidays
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 26, 2018
Thanksgiving has come and gone, and that means the holiday tunes are on the radio and folks are decking the halls with boughs of holly. It also means it’s holiday decorating season, and hanging lights or putting up the tree can also be a recipe for back pain, but it doesn’t have to be if […]
A Thanksgiving Survival Guide For Your Spine
Category: Procedures | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 21, 2018
Thanksgiving is only a few days away, and while you may be looking forward to family, friends and good food, this holiday can be especially taxing for your spine. Whether you’re in charge of cooking the bird or you’re just looking forward to taking a nap on the couch after lunch, your spine can be […]
Planes, Trains & Automobiles and Your Spine
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 20, 2018
If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving or another event in the near future, hopefully, you have a little more luck than Steve Martin and John Candy did in the aforementioned film. Riding in a car or a plane isn’t always the most fun experience, and that sentiment is especially true if you have back pain. Traveling […]
Treating Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Category: Scoliosis | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 19, 2018
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common form of scoliosis, and it typically affects children and teens between the ages of 10 and 18. It affects as many as four percent of adolescents, and it can take parents by surprise because its onset isn’t always obvious at an early age. In fact, many kids […]
What Can Different Spine Imaging Tests Show You?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 15, 2018
Imaging tests are one of if not the most useful diagnostic tools that spine specialists have access to, but some tests are better than others depending on your perceived condition. Your doctor will begin by asking about your symptoms and conducting a physical exam, but then they may move forward with an imaging test. Not […]
What Are The Symptoms Of Spinal Cancer?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 13, 2018
The biggest key to treating cancer of any kind is to catch it at an early stage, so it’s important to know what the symptoms you should watch for. It’s easier to spot the signs of some types of cancers, but spinal cancer isn’t one of them. So today, we want to highlight some of […]
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Visit With A Spine Specialist
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 12, 2018
When it comes to health care, patients always want to ensure they get the most out of their experience with a medical staff. The same goes for us at our clinic. We want to get the most out of our patients so they can experience the best recovery possible. But in order to get the […]
