This Food Group Can Improve Spinal Bone Density
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 16, 2018
If you’ve been told that you need to increase your spinal bone density, or you just want to ensure your back stays healthy as you age, new research says you’ll want to increase your daily consumption of dairy foods. The research, published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, says that many older adults […]
Treating Intermedullary Tumors Of The Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 12, 2018
Intermedullary tumors are a type of tumor that involves the spinal cord. Depending on the size, location and type of intermedullary tumor you are dealing with, your doctor may recommend a variety of different treatment options. We explore those treatment techniques below. Types of Intermedullary Tumor Treatments Intramedullary tumors develop from the cells of the […]
5 Questions Your Spine Specialist May Ask You
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 10, 2018
We’ve always said that your spine pain consultation needs to be a two-way conversation, and we’ve already presented you with a number of different questions that you should ask your doctor to best treat your pain problem. But what kind of questions should you expect from your doctor? We share five questions you’ll probably hear […]
Why Exercise Is So Important For Your Neck
Category: Neck Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 9, 2018
Exercise is important for you whole body, but it’s especially crucial for your neck. However, a lot of people gloss over their cervical spine when planning an exercise routine or going through a workout at the gym. Your neck provides a number of crucial functions, so it’s very important that you strengthen it to keep […]
What Happens During A Cerebrospinal Fluid Culture?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 5, 2018
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a colorless liquid that protects and surrounds your central nervous system. Not only does it help provide your spine and brain with nutrients, but it also helps get rid of waste products. If you begin to exhibit signs of a central nervous system issue, your spinal specialist may order a cerebrospinal […]
Understanding Levoscoliosis and Dextroscoliosis
Category: Scoliosis | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 3, 2018
Medical estimates suggest that between 2-3 percent of people deal with one type of scoliosis at some point in their life. However, there are a number of different types of scoliosis that someone can develop, and they each have their own treatment and care plans. Below, we take a look at two different types of […]
Preventing Spinal Infections Before & After Surgery
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 2, 2018
Spinal surgeons do a great job at preventing spinal infections from disrupting an operation or your rehab process, but even the best surgeons in the world can’t prevent infections from developing every single time. A lot of times people assume that whether or not a person gets an infection solely depends on whether or not […]
Spinal Tendonitis Treatment Options
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 29, 2018
Tendons are connective tissues comprised of collagen that connect bones and muscles to one another. These tendons are fibrous and tough, and while they can handle a lot of stress, they aren’t invincible. Below, we take a look at how these structures are injured, and how tendon injuries are treated. Spinal Tendonitis Causes and Symptoms […]
