Treating Torn Ligaments in The Back
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 11, 2018
Your spine is comprised of 14 main ligaments that help protect your spine and aid in movement and stabilization in the area. When one or more of these ligaments are overstretched, they can become painful or even tear. Today, we take a closer look at what happens when you tear a spinal ligament, and how […]
How To Care For A Fractured Tailbone
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 9, 2018
Your tailbone (coccyx) is located at the bottom of your spine, and injuries to this area commonly occur when you fall while in a seated position. In Minnesota where many of our roads and sidewalks are covered with ice for a few months of the year, it’s not uncommon for spine specialists to see an […]
How Runners Can Prevent Chronic Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 8, 2018
Whether you’re an amateur or avid runner, you’re probably familiar with the aches and pains that come during and after a long run. Your feet and legs would seem to take the biggest beating, but another area of your body that can be prone to acute or chronic pain is your spine. Recently, researchers at […]
New Sensors Are Making Spine Surgery Safer
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 4, 2018
We are always looking for new ways to make spine surgery safer, and it appears that researchers in Switzerland may be doing just that. According to a team of medical scientists, they have created new sensor-enabled surgical equipment that hopes to provide a new level of safety for patients undergoing complicated spinal operations. The technology […]
Our 5 Favorite Blog Posts From 2017!
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 3, 2018
The new year is here! That being said, we want to take a moment to reflect on our 2017 year on the blog. Readers came out in droves and it was amazing to see so many of you emailing with questions, comments and blog topics. We hope for much of the same in 2018! But […]
5 Tips For Caring For Your Spine In 2018
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 2, 2018
The new year is here, and if you’re like most people, you probably have some health-related resolutions you hope will stick. Health-based resolutions are great, but we want to get a little more body-specific and focus on some things you can do for your spine in 2018. So below, we share five tips to ensure […]
The Advantages of Artificial Disc Replacement
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 28, 2017
If you are dealing with an issue with one of your spinal discs and conservative care options aren’t providing relief, surgery may be the best route for you. When it comes to disc surgery, most patients are given two options – artificial disc replacement and spinal fusion. Today, we’re going to take a closer look […]
Preventing Complications During Back Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 27, 2017
Every surgery carries with it some risks, but medical science has come a long way in recent decades and has significantly reduced the likelihood of complications during and after surgery. That being said, not all risks can be eliminated. Today, we take a look at some common risks associated with spine surgery, and how surgeons […]
