Do Helmets Protect Spines or Can They Make Injuries Worse?
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you’re not a frequent motorcycle rider, you probably think the above question is a bit ridiculous. Of course a rider wearing a helmet is going to suffer fewer spine injuries during an accident than a rider without a helmet. But is it really that simple? According to some riders, the answer is not that […]
What is Piriformis Syndrome & How is it Treated?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The piriformis muscle is a small muscle located in your buttock that can cause lower back pain if agitated or damaged. Luckily, there are a number of ways to treat and prevent piriformis muscle pain from setting in. Today, we explain how piriformis muscle issues are diagnosed, what symptoms they cause and how they are […]
Should You Use Ice or Heat For Your Back Injury?
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Ice and heat can help our bodies after an injury, but is one better than the other when it comes to spine injuries? Today, we take a closer look at the benefits of ice or heat after a back injury, and we explain why one may be better than the other when it comes to […]
4 Ways To Strengthen Your Spinal Muscles
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your spinal muscles play an integral role in supporting your vertebrae and the spinal canal, so it’s imperative that you strive to keep them healthy as you age. However, actively working to strengthen these muscles is no easy task. Today, we take a look at four ways your can strengthen your spinal muscles and keep […]
How to Strengthen your Spinal Discs
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Problems with our spinal discs can contribute to a number of different painful conditions in our back. Discs can wear down or herniate, both of which can lead to discomfort, pain or a decrease in mobility. Thankfully, new research suggests that there’s one key treatment technique that may help strengthen our intervertebral discs. Improving Your […]
Spinal Fluid Leaks – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear liquid that protects the central nervous system in your brain and spine. It helps deliver key nutrients to these areas as well as reduce waste products, and problems can occur if this liquid leaks out of the spinal canal. Today, we take a closer look at what can cause a […]
5 Things To Know About Whiplash
Category: Neck Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Whiplash is a painful injury that occurs when our head and neck are thrust forward or backward at high speeds. This violent motion can strain muscle structures and injure discs and nerves in our spinal canal. Today, we share five things you should know about whiplash. How Does Whiplash Occur? Whiplash occurs when your head […]
Treating Scoliosis in Adults
Category: Scoliosis | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Scoliosis is a condition categorized by a significant abnormal curvature of the spine. The problem oftentimes develops in children who are growing and experiencing bone structure changes, but it can also develop in adults. Today, we take a closer look at why this condition can arise in adulthood, and what treatment options can help keep […]
