Why Isn’t Physical Therapy Working For My Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Whether you just came out of surgery or you’re simply dealing with a pinched nerve in your lower back, physical therapy is a common treatment option that helps patients with all different types of back problems. Physical therapy is a highly successful treatment option for all sorts of conditions, but it doesn’t always work for […]
What Is A Pars Defect Of The Spine?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A pars defect is a problem that typically develops in the lumbar portion of the spine. It gets its name from the part of the vertebra it affects – the pars interarticularis. When a defect develops in this area of the vertebra, it can lead to separation of the upper, front portion of the bone […]
The Link Between Fibromyalgia & Spinal Osteoporosis
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Fibromyalgia is classified as a condition where a patient experiences widespread muscle pain, fatigue and tenderness in different areas of the body. Oftentimes the condition pops up in frequently used joints like in our knees and wrists, but it can also cause problems in other highly-stressed areas, most notably in our lumbar spine. When the […]
Spinal Injection 101 – Radiofrequency Ablation
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
In an effort to provide our patients and information seekers with a better idea of what they can expect from some different injections, we’re putting together a collection of blogs on specific injection types. We’ve already discussed Lumbar Sympathetic Blocks, and today, we’re diving into radiofrequency ablation. What Is Radiofrequency Ablation? Radiofrequency ablation is a […]
Yoga Could Ease Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
New findings suggest that yoga can improve function and reduce pain in patients suffering from nonspecific low back pain. Researchers stopped short of saying that yoga was more beneficial than other types of exercise for spine pain, but they did note that it was better than no activity. They hope to test yoga against other […]
Treating Spinal Facet Joint Osteoarthritis
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Osteoarthritis, oftentimes referred to as degenerative arthritis, is categorized by the loss of cartilage between joints. If joints try to move without ample cushioning from the cartilage, a person may experience pain, stiffness and a loss of range of motion. Osteoarthritis is more common in your knees and elbows, but it can also develop in […]
Spine Specialist vs. General Practitioner
Category: Surgeons | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
General practitioners are incredibly talented doctors with knowledge of a wide range of medical ailments and conditions, but they may not always be the best fit for your back problem. Here’s why: Depth of Knowledge General practitioners have a wide range of knowledge about an incredibly large amount of medical data, but oftentimes their depth […]
Spinal Injections 101 – Lumbar Sympathetic Block
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
When a person is dealing with back pain, oftentimes they imagine that there are only a couple ways to treat the pain. Some people are told that rest and physical therapy will be their best bets, while others assume only surgery will cure their pain. However, there is another type of treatment that can provide […]
