How To Slow Down Spinal Stenosis
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 17, 2018
Spinal stenosis is one of the more common spinal conditions that affects older Americans because it is often brought upon by the natural aging process. The condition is categorized by the narrowing of the spinal canal, which can put added pressure on nerves and other important structures. Similar to arthritis, spinal stenosis can’t be reversed, […]
How To Prevent Cervical Disc Herniation
Category: Neck Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 13, 2018
Herniated discs are a somewhat common spinal condition that tends to occur more frequently as we get into our 50s and 60s, as a lot of age-related changes in our body can contribute to its onset. With that said, there are a number of lifestyle factors and activities that can help to prevent spinal discs […]
Nutrition’s Role In Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 11, 2018
Degenerative disc disease is more of a natural progression than disease, as it is a condition categorized by a loss in spinal disc height. Most times this condition occurs slowly over many years as we get older and daily stress and microtrauma take their toll, but it can also develop sooner if you suffer a […]
Preventing Back Injuries In The Restaurant Industry
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 10, 2018
Chefs, bartenders and wait staff all have one thing in common – they are on their feet for a large portion of their shift. While your puppies might be barking at the end of your shift, there is another body part that gets stressed when you’re standing and moving around for hours on end, and […]
The Causes & Treatments for Facet Arthropathy
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 6, 2018
On each side of your spinal vertebrae are two joints that aid in stabilization and they are known as facet joints. These joints wear down over time, and eventually, a type of osteoarthritis known as facet arthropathy may develop. Left untreated, this can cause pain and discomfort, as well as the onset of bigger problems, […]
5 Spine Tips For College Students
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 4, 2018
We’ve written a number of blogs on how younger kids can keep their spines healthy when they go back to school this fall, but it dawned on us that we haven’t written a similar set of tips for the college-aged crowd. Keeping your spine healthy and thriving in college takes some work, but if you […]
A Breakthrough in Bladder Control For Patients With Spinal Cord Injuries
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 3, 2018
When you imagine someone with a spinal cord injury, you probably picture someone who has limited use of their extremities, or someone who needs to rely on a wheelchair to get around. While those are some of the more common tropes, there are plenty of other health issues that my not be as evident. One […]
Backpacks – Pack It Light, Wear It Right
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 30, 2018
It’s hard to believe that some schools are already back in session, but that’s the reality here in Minnesota. Regardless of whether your kid is back in school or they’re gearing up for another year, there’s one aspect of their daily school routine that they should pay attention to – their backpack. Backpacks cause thousands […]
