Spinal Cord Gray Matter Degeneration Could Help Spot Multiple Sclerosis Earlier
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
New research on the degeneration of spinal cord gray matter is helping medical experts identify multiple sclerosis earlier than ever before. For their study, researchers examined 64 patients who had their first symptom of MS just one year prior. After studying the individuals who went on to develop progressive MS and relapsing MS, researchers noticed […]
Why Your Back Pain Won’t Go Away
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Roughly 90 percent of people suffer from back pain at some point in their life, but the majority of people can find relief through conservative or surgical treatment options. However, for a smaller number of people, back pain becomes chronic, meaning it lasts for a period of three months or more. Oftentimes it leaves people […]
“Why Does My Back Hurt When…” – Possible Back Problems Based On When Pain Occurs
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We get a lot of questions in our office about spine pain, and a lot of the questions have similar origins. A lot of the questions start with phrases like “Why does my back hurt when I…” or “My back hurts when I…” or something along those lines. People want to know why their back […]
How To Choose The Best Back Doctor
Category: Surgeons | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Most of us are comfortable with our primary care physician, but it can be difficult to know where to turn when you are dealing with a specific condition. Your primary care doctor can help treat a sprained ankle or a back spasm, but you’d probably receive better treatment for a condition like a fractured ankle […]
Treating Back Pain That’s Causing A Limp
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spine problems can range from mildly irritating to majorly debilitating, and problems in our back can inhibit function in other areas of our body. Disc issues can lead to bladder issues, while nerve problems can lead to numbness or muscle weakness. Other times a spinal problem can affect the way we walk. Today, we take […]
4 Helpful Shoe Features For Runners With Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Although the weather has been a little strange over the past couple weeks, avid runners will soon be able to take their workouts outdoors. Running outdoors is typically much more enjoyable than running on a treadmill, but it can also take a bigger toll on your back because you’re not always running on a flat […]
Why Does My Back Feel Like It’s Burning?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Have you ever finished some manual labor or woken up in the morning and noticed that your back feels like it is on fire? Believe it or not, a burning or tingling sensation is not all that uncommon, especially as we get older. Sometimes it’s caused by a minor issue, while other times it requires […]
Is Spine Pain Killing Us?
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
New research out of Australia suggests that back pain is linked to an increased risk of all-cause mortality. That’s not to say that spine injuries are literally killing people, but it does suggest that back problems are a sign that your overall health may not be the best. This makes sense, as back pain generally […]
