Opioids Can Cause Worry And No Relief For Low Back Pain Sufferers
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Millions of people suffer from chronic low back pain. Because every person is different and the root cause of pain varies from person to person, there’s no straightforward way of treating chronic low back pain. Opioids and pain relievers can certainly help some patients experience mild temporary relief, but new research suggests that oftentimes it […]
What Astronauts Can Teach Us About Spine Health
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The vast majority of us will never have to worry about the effects of long-term zero gravity on our spines. However, astronauts returning from space have a higher rate of spine pain than the average individual. Why is that? You’d think that since there’s less stress on your spine in a micro-gravity environment that your […]
The Basics Of Spinal Decompression Therapy
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal decompression therapy is a manipulation technique designed to minimize pressure or discomfort at a certain level of your spine. Oftentimes the technique is used to provide relief for disc issues, be it a bulging, herniated or degenerative disc. Today, we take a closer look at the technique and how it works. How Spinal Decompression […]
How To Prevent Scar Tissue Development After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Scar tissue is part of your body’s natural reaction to trauma. The soft tissues in our bodies are made of collagen, and when trauma damages these tissues, scar tissue forms in order to help repair the tissue. This fibrous tissue bands to the damaged soft tissues in order to draw the damaged fibers back together, […]
Avoiding Psychological Trauma After Spinal Fusion
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The ultimate goal of surgery is to help a person regain function and mobility, but sometimes this process is slow or the surgery doesn’t lead to the intended results. This can take a significant toll on our body, but also on our mind. Today, we take a closer look at emotional trauma after a spinal […]
Placebo Pills Effective In Combating Chronic Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The placebo effect suggests that patients can experience some relief from an ailment by taking a pill prescribed by a doctor, even if the pill is a placebo. In other words, as long as patients believe the pill they are taking is actively helping treat their condition, some people experience some pain relief. Researchers believe […]
Causes & Conditions Associated with Tingling in the Spine
Category: Nerves, Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Everyone has experienced that feeling of numbness or tingling in their arm after a night of sleeping in an awkward position, but what happens if this sensation occurs in your spine at random intervals throughout the day? A tingling sensation can be caused by a number of different conditions, and it’s important to understand what […]
5 Industries With Employees Plagued By Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The vast majority of people will suffer from back pain at some point in their life, but for many spine pain is brought on by years of stress on the job. Manual labor can certainly take a toll on our bodies, but it’s not just construction workers who are plagued by on-the-job back pain. Today, […]
