Remember The 4 C’s When Picking A Spine Surgery Center
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
When it comes to spine surgery, it can be hard to know whether a surgical center or a surgeon is the best fit for your specific operation. However, at our practice, we try to provide each and every patient at our clinic with what we call the “Four C’s of Patient Care.” Today, we’re going […]
Tips for Caring for Someone with A Spinal Cord Injury
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Nearly 50 percent of people with spinal cord injuries will need some sort of personal assistance with their daily activities. Helping someone after a spinal cord injury requires a delicate balance of maintaining independence for all parties involved and making sure everyone’s needs are being met. Today, we share some tips to keep in mind […]
Preventing & Treating Farming-Related Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Many of our patients come to our clinic because of a back problem that came about on the job or as a result of years of manual labor. We’ve talked about how individuals in the construction and the trucking industry have higher rates of spine pain than other industries, but those workers are usually protected […]
What To Do If You’re Scared About Your Upcoming Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The prospect of going under the knife for a spinal operation, even if it’s just a “routine” operation, can be scary. Odds are you haven’t undergone an intricate operation on your spine before, which means you may not know what questions to ask or how to manage your expectations, all of which can contribute to […]
Preventing Back Pain While Holiday Shopping
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Shopping for nieces, nephews, co-workers and in-laws can be a pain in the neck, but it can also take a heavy toll on our spines. There are a number of different ways holiday shopping can stress and strain your back. Today, we take a look at some of the ways holiday shopping can hurt your […]
3 Winter Activities That Can Lead To Spine Injuries
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Winter is coming, and parts of Minnesota are already dealing with snow and ice. The snowy months are often some of the most beautiful months in Minnesota, but they can also lead to additional problems for our spine. As we detailed in a blog post earlier this week, the cold temperatures can cause issues with […]
How A Halo Protects Your Cervical Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you’re a movie buff or a sports fan, maybe you’ve seen the new movie “Bleed For This,” which documents the amazing journey of Vinny Pazienza to return to the boxing ring after suffering a devastating spinal injury. We won’t spoil the movie, but if you’ve seen the trailer or are familiar with Vinny’s story, […]
5 Bad Habits That Are Causing You Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We all have bad habits. Whether you bite your fingernails or drink too much coffee, everyone has some habits they’d like to kick. Some of these bad habits aren’t physically damaging, but others can knowingly and unknowingly take a toll on our spine. Today, we take a look at five bad habits that are harming […]
