Why Isn’t My Back Pain Going Away?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
This is a question we hear from time to time in patients who just can’t seem to kick their spine pain. Luckily most spine specialists can get to the root cause of pain and come up with a practical plan of relief by using certain diagnostic tests, but oftentimes persistent back pain is caused by […]
5 Ways Smoking Negatively Affects Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Everybody knows that smoking has been linked to numerous health problems, so it should come as no surprise that smoking can also take a heavy toll on your spine. From bringing on the onset of pain to increasing the likelihood of a failed surgery, smoking can carry numerous consequences for your spine. Today we take […]
5 Daily Accessories That Can Contribute To Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We don’t often pay attention to our spine unless something starts to hurt, but oftentimes we can pick up habits or do things throughout the day that can increase our risk of suffering a back injury. Today we want to focus on some of the accessories in your life that can put you at risk […]
4 Tips for Avoiding Spinal Revision Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spine surgery can certainly help resolve pain and improve a patient’s quality of life, so while the procedure is beneficial, few people really want to undergo the actual operation. So it should come as no surprise that nobody, doctors included, wants to undergo or perform a revisional operation of a failed spinal surgery. Sometimes, even […]
Returning To Football After Herniated Disc Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Late last month we published a story about how JJ Watt re-injured a disc in his spine and needed to undergo a second operation to address the re-herniated spinal disc. He’s likely done for the season, and hopefully he’s learned his lesson about returning to athletic activity too quickly after surgery, but what are the […]
5 Meal Planning Tips After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
It’s important to get a variety of vitamins and nutrients in your diet after spine surgery, but that’s not the only step you should be taking when it comes to your diet after an operation. Today, we share five tips for meal planning and diet care after a spinal operation. Consider these diet tips to help […]
5 Treatment Options For Spinal Arthritis
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Arthritis, be it in the spine or the knees, is a degenerative condition with no known cure. However, just because there isn’t a cure doesn’t mean that there aren’t treatment options available to help alleviate symptoms and prevent the condition from worsening. Today, we take a look at five treatment options for spinal arthritis. Exercise […]
Treatment Options For Bone Spurs in the Lumbar Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Osteophytes – the medical term for bone spurs – are a somewhat common development in a person’s spine after their bones have experienced significant wear and tear over the years. The lumbar spine is a common place for bone spurs to develop because the discs in your lower spine act as stress absorbers, and they […]
