What To Expect From Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 4, 2018
Minimally invasive spine surgery is becoming more common as techniques continue to improve, so if your conservative treatment plan isn’t providing you with relief, don’t be surprised if the doctor begins a conversation about surgery. But what goes into minimally invasive surgery, and what can you expect from the operation? Minimally invasive spine surgery, also […]
Can Video Games Reduce Chronic Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 2, 2018
Poor posture during a gaming session can certainly lead to spine pain down the road, but new research out of the University of Sydney found that in the right environment, video games can actually help to reduce instances of chronic low back pain. According to the study, home-based video game exercises can decrease chronic low […]
5 Simple Daily Changes To Improve Your Spine Health
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 1, 2018
Having a healthy spine takes daily work, but it’s not all that hard of work. Working out and improving your core muscles are great ways to improve your spinal health, but you can do a lot more for your spine by just doing a few simple things every day. In this blog, we shine a […]
4 Things You Might Not Know About Spine Surgery Recovery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 27, 2018
Even with minimally invasive techniques, there’s no guarantee that your recovery after spine surgery is going to be simple and straightforward. That doesn’t mean you’re at a high risk for complications, it just means there may be more that goes into your recovery than you initially expect. Below, we share four things that you may […]
Radiofrequency Ablation For Cervical Spine Pain
Category: Neck Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 25, 2018
Neck pain is one of the most common problems we see in our office, because not only are our necks delicate, but they are often overstressed if we have poor posture or less than ideal body mechanics. If you’re leaning forward at your work desk, hunched over your phone all day or aren’t using the […]
Why Do I Have Back Spasms?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 24, 2018
Back spasms can range from mildly annoying to downright debilitating, and they aren’t always easy to treat. The main reason why back spasms can be tough to treat is that there are a couple different root causes of spasms, so if you’re not treating the underlying problem, the spasms aren’t going to go away. There […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Swimming With Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 19, 2018
Swimming is a refreshing activity that challenges muscle groups, and it can be especially helpful if normal exercise is too painful on your spine. Water’s natural buoyancy helps to alleviate stress on your spine, but that doesn’t mean you can just jump in the water, start swimming and expect your back to feel good. There […]
Mattress Buying Tips To Protect Your Spine
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 18, 2018
You spend a third of your life on your mattress, so it’s important that you invest in a quality bed that really supports and protects your spine. This is especially important if you deal with acute or chronic back pain. Your bed is supposed to be a place where your spine can recover from the […]
