Spine Pain From Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 9, 2018
Back pain can stem from a myriad of different causes, but one cause that is often overlooked is dysfunction in the sacroiliac joint. Your sacroiliac joint, oftentimes simply referred to as the SI joint, helps to connect your sacrum with your pelvis on each side of your spine. The joint needs to have good balance, […]
Preventing Spine Pain On Your Wedding Day
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 7, 2018
Nobody wants spine pain to interfere with their day, but this is especially true on your wedding day. You’ve probably got so many other things on your mind leading up to your wedding day, and that’s normal, but if you regularly deal with back discomfort, you’re going to want to be proactive in preventing a […]
Is Tennis Bad For Growing Spines?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 6, 2018
It’s no secret that parents these days are more concerned about signing their kids up for certain contact sports in light of new findings surrounding head injuries and concussions. Coincidentally, other low or no contact sports are becoming more popular. One such sport is tennis. However, just because you’re not coming in contact with another […]
Is It Worth It To Have Spine Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 2, 2018
The decision to undergo spine surgery isn’t one that should be taken lightly, and there are a number of different factors to consider. When you analyze all these factors as a whole, you come to a conclusion as to whether or not spine surgery is worth it for your situation. But which factors should you […]
Botox For Chronic Back and Neck Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 31, 2018
When you hear the word Botox, you probably associate it with celebrities who want to look younger. When used correctly, Botox can help eliminate wrinkles and signs of aging, but it also has another purpose in the back pain community. In the right situation, Botox can help to provide relief from certain painful spine conditions. […]
How Athletes Can Prevent Spinal Stress Fractures
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 30, 2018
Stress fractures may be more common in your legs and feet, but they can also develop in your spine. These types of injuries occur as a result of repetitive stress and overuse, so it’s easy to see why they are more common in athletes. These stress fractures develop as a partial fracture in the outer […]
The Relationship Between Weight and Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 26, 2018
Your spine is tasked with channeling stress from your body and from movements, so it stands to reason that if you’re carrying excess weight, your spine is going to undertake more stress than someone who weighs less. With that said, excess stress isn’t the only reason why obesity can negatively affect your ability to manage […]
Risk Factors For Spinal Tumors in Children
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 24, 2018
In a perfect world, no child would get sick, let alone develop a spinal tumor. Unfortunately, as we know, we do not live in a perfect world. With that said, spinal tumors are like a lot of other health conditions in that the sooner they are diagnosed, the higher the likelihood of successful treatment. Because […]
