Cell Phones Are Changing Our Spine’s Natural Curve
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We’ve discussed the issue of text neck on the blog before, but new findings published in The Spine Journal suggest that cell phones may be more problematic for our spines than originally thought. According to the new data, they might contribute to the reversal of the natural curve of our cervical spine. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai […]
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome – Causes & Your Options
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Everybody hopes that their spinal surgery fixes their problem and alleviates their pain, but unfortunately that doesn’t always happen. If a surgery fails, it’s often categorized as an FBSS, which stands for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. The term is a bit of a misnomer as it’s not really a syndrome, but it is a system […]
Flats, Like Heels, Can Lead To Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As we mentioned on the blog not too long ago, our fashion choices can play a significant role in the onset of back pain. We noted that skinny jeans and high heels can contribute to spine problems, but heels aren’t the only footwear that can cause problems. Your flats may also lead to back issues […]
How To Keep Your Spine Healthy After 60
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As we get older, we begin to fight an unseen and uphill battle against our back. Over the years, our discs slowly wear down and our spinal canal can begin to narrow, and symptoms of these conditions are often expressed in our golden years. So what can you do to ensure your spine stays spry […]
What To Do If Back Pain Is Making Sleep Difficult
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Sleep is expected to be a restorative process that allows both our body and mind to recover after a long day. However, for many people, sleeping is little more than tossing and turning as the minutes on the clock tick by. For some people, those sleep issues are caused by back pain. Thankfully, there are […]
Can You Prevent The Narrowing Of Your Spinal Canal?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As we get older, our spinal canal often starts to narrow. Whether this happens in the cervical spine or the lumbar spine, it can often lead to nerve compression and pain. While there’s no surefire way to reverse the natural narrowing of our spinal canal, there are some things you can do to limit and […]
How Music May Aid Your Spine Surgery Recovery
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Music can help put us in a better mood or help pass the time on a road trip, but new research suggests that it may also aid in our recovery after spine surgery. Music isn’t going to magically heal the soft tissues or the disc in your pain, but a new study says it can […]
The Problem With “Dealing With” Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain is one of the most common conditions in the world. Estimates suggest that more than 90 percent of people in the world will deal with back pain – whether it be in the form of a spasm, a slipped disc, a fracture or some other ailment – at some point in their life. […]
