How To Help Someone Who Has Undergone Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 2, 2018
If a friend or family member is set to have spine surgery, you’re probably wondering what you can do to help the situation or make it easier on the patient. There are plenty of things you can do to help someone who is undergoing back surgery that won’t make them feel like they are putting […]
Why We Shrink As We Age
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 1, 2018
If you’re in your wonder years, you may be surprised to find that you’ve lost a little height since the last time you checked how tall you are. So why are we prone to losing a little height as we get older? The answer to that question lies in our spine. Your Spine and Your […]
5 Tips for Running After Back Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 30, 2018
Whether you want to run so you can rejoin your sports team following spine surgery or you just want to get back to an active lifestyle, a lot of patients want to know when they can start running after their procedure. There’s no one size fits all answer, but there are some ways you can […]
5 Ways Spine Surgery Can Improve Your Quality of Life
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 26, 2018
Spine surgery can seem like a daunting option, but a successful surgery can greatly improve your quality of life. Don’t believe us? Check out these five ways a a corrective spinal procedure can make your life better. Your Pain The most common reason people undergo a spinal procedure is to address a problem that is […]
How Low Back Pain Can Be Tied To Your Butt
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 24, 2018
Low back pain can cause issues in other areas of your body, but lumbar spine pain can also be caused due to problems in different parts of your body. While they may not directly cause your pain, certain characteristics may increase your risk of developing chronic low back pain. One such area is your butt […]
4 Factors That Increase Your Risk Of Spinal Cord Injuries
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 23, 2018
Your spinal cord helps relay message to and from the brain, and it is a key part of your central nervous system. Your spinal muscles and vertebrae help to protect your spinal cord, but injuries can still happen. In fact, some individuals are at a greater risk for suffering spinal cord injuries than others. Below, […]
Treatment Options for Shearers’ Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 19, 2018
Sheep shearers aren’t in as high of a demand as they were decades ago, but a number of people still shear their sheep by hand. This is extremely physical labor that requires the shearer to be bend over for a long portion of the day. Consequentially, a number of spine problems associated with being bent […]
5 Tips for Treating Upper Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 17, 2018
Lower back pain often gets all the headlines, but upper back pain is a problem that affects millions of Americans every day. Whether it’s in the form of a shifted cervical disc, a pinched nerve or muscle stiffness, upper back pain can be difficult to diagnosis and treat. Below, we share some tips for help […]
