What Is Segmental Spinal Instability?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Segmental spinal instability is a condition characterized by an excessive range of motion between two vertebral segments in the spinal column. This increased range of motion is known as hypermobility, and it often develops when a spinal disc or facet joint erodes to the point where it can no longer support the weight of the […]
The Importance Of Weight Control Before Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Maintaining a healthy weight is important for a number of reasons. Aside from helping to promote good overall health, weight also plays an important factor in the success of some surgical operations, especially as we get older. Today, we take a closer look at the role weight and obesity plays in spine surgery success in […]
Spinal Cord Stimulation Could Decrease Opioid Use In Chronic Pain Patients
Category: Nerves, Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
New research suggests that spinal cord stimulation could help decrease or stabilize opioid use among patients who deal with chronic pain. For those of you unfamiliar with the device, a spinal cord stimulation system consists of a device that is implanted into the patient to help stop painful nerve signals from being relayed to the […]
Spinal Injections 101 – Stellate Ganglion Block
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve explained the process and the purpose of a number of different injections. We’ve already explained radiofrequency ablation and sacroiliac joint injections, but today we want to take a second to explain stellate ganglion blocks. So below, we explain why you may need a stellate ganglion block, and what […]
What To Do After A Failed Back Surgery
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Whenever you’re preparing to undergo a surgery, unless you’ve been told differently, you expect the operation to fix your issue. Unfortunately, not everyone experiences the intended relief after a spinal operation. So what should you do if your surgery fails or you aren’t achieving the expected relief? We tackle the question of what to do […]
4 Indoor Exercises To Help Prevent Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
It’s the middle of winter here in Minnesota, which means the snow and ice aren’t going away anytime soon. It can be difficult to find the motivation or a safe place to exercise when it’s cold out and the sidewalks are covered in snow, but that doesn’t mean we should put off exercising until spring […]
Spine Pain Increasing Among Children
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
When we think of spine pain, you probably picture an elderly individual hunched over a cane. It’s true that disc degeneration and spinal problems are common in older populations, but a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that incidents of spine pain are becoming more common in children. According […]
Spinal Injections 101 – Sacroiliac Joint Injections
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your sacroiliac joints are large joints that extends from your lower back and into your buttocks region. When compression occurs, it can cause painful sensations in the lower back, hip, buttocks or leg. One way to treat an issue with the sacroiliac joint is with a pain injection. Today, we take a look at how […]
