4 Ways To Ensure Your Workstation Isn’t Jeopardizing Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you are like a lot of Americans, odds are you spend a lot of time at a desk either at work or at your home office. Staying seated for a large portion of the work week can take a serious toll on your spine, but luckily there are some steps you can take to […]
The Link Between Spine Pain & Shortness Of Breath
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spine pain comes in many forms, as do the array of symptoms it can present. However, one symptom that sometimes accompanies spine pain that should be taken seriously is shortness of breath. In this blog, we explain why you might be experiencing shortness of breath due to a spine injury, and what you should do […]
What To Do If Your Child Complains Of Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Roughly 90 percent of Americans will deal with spine pain at some point in their life, and while back pain is generally reserved for older individuals who have endured decades of physical activity, sometimes back pain can develop in children. So what should you do if your child mentions that they are dealing with back […]
5 Common Spine Injuries Resulting From A Car Accident
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your spine is one of the more commonly injured areas of your body during a serious car accident. Car manufacturers and safety officials have helped ensure that vehicles continue to get better at protecting its occupants, but oftentimes the technological advancements are designed to protect two specific areas of your body – your head and […]
The 4 Stages of Spinal Disc Herniation
Category: Nerves, Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Herniated discs in high profile personalities have been grabbing a lot of headlines of late. We’ve got Tiger Woods trying to come back from a herniated disc procedure, we watched as JJ Watt returned to the NFL too soon after having disc surgery, and now the most recognizable coach in college basketball will be sidelined […]
Water Therapy Benefits For Spinal Stenosis And Disc Issues
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you’ve been to the community pool or your local YMCA in recent years, odds are you’ve seen an instructor leading a group of people in some water therapy exercises at one point or another. Water therapy is beneficial for a number of different people, including pregnant women, athletes who are recovering from surgery, and […]
What Is Spinal Retrothesis?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal retrothesis is a condition characterized by the movement of a single vertebrae in your spine. The vertebrae in our spine are separated by intervertebral discs, and if these discs become damaged or they deteriorate, it can result in a shift in the location of a vertebrae. When damage to a disc causes a single […]
4 Workout Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Spine
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As we’ve preached on this blog time and time again, exercise and strength training are two great ways to keep your spine healthy and injury-free. However, if you aren’t careful, your workout can actually put additional stress on your spine. Today, we take a look at four common workout mistakes people make that increase their […]
