4 Qualities To Look For In A Spine Surgeon
Category: Surgeons | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Finding the right spine surgeon for your operation can be a difficult task. It’s generally pretty easy to talk to friends and co-workers to get their recommendation for a primary care physician, because almost everyone visits the doctor on a semi-regular basis, but not everyone has undergone a spinal fusion or a discectomy. Since information […]
Why Does My Back Hurt More As The Day Goes On?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
One common symptom we hear from patients is that their back pain gets worse throughout the day. This is not that uncommon, and there are a number of different reasons why your spine pain may worsen as the day continues. Today, we take a closer look at why back pain intensifies throughout the day. Back […]
Spine Surgery May Help Individuals Regain Their Sex Life
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As we’ve talked about on the blog before, spine injuries and back pain can get in the way of living your normal life. It can affect your ability to work, how often you exercise, and for others it can take a toll on their sex life. However, new findings published in Spine found that back […]
The Link Between Spine Health & Heart Health
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you want to keep your heart healthy, you may want to begin by protecting your spine, according to findings published in Neurology. According to researchers out of Canada, individuals with spine injuries had a much greater risk of suffering a cardiac event like a stroke or heart disease. Researchers say the risk of cardiovascular […]
5 Factors The Increase Your Risk Of Spinal Fractures
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal fractures aren’t all that common, but certain individuals are at a greater risk for a vertebral fracture than others. Today, we take a closer look at five factors that may increase your risk of a spinal fracture, and what you can do to reduce your risk of an injury as you age. If you […]
5 Thanksgiving Activities That Can Make Spine Pain Worse
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and while the holiday allows us to spend some valuable time with friends and family, it can also take a toll on our spines. From the long car rides to hours on our feet, there are a number of ways Thanksgiving puts extra stress on our backs. Here’s a […]
4 Common Risks Of Laser Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Laser surgery has become more popular in the operating room, helping doctors remove tissue with ease and precision. However, since the technique is more aimed at addressing damaged tissue, it’s not the most common device used during spine surgery. That being said, some surgeons rely on laser assistance during a minimally invasive or open spinal […]
Wireless Spinal Implant Helping Paralyzed Monkeys Regain Movement
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A wireless implant has helped bridge the gap between the brain and the damaged spinal cord in monkeys suffering from partial paralysis. Spinal Implant Device Researchers say the device relies on an advanced brain recording and nerve stimulation system that uses a computer to decode and translate brain signals and send them to the area […]
