The Differences Between X-Ray, MRI & CT Scans For Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Doctors and surgeons have numerous tools at their disposal to aid in the diagnosis stage of patient evaluation. Sometimes all it takes is a physical exam and an understanding of the patient’s medical history, while other times more advanced techniques are needed. Three diagnostic techniques that are often utilized when assessing spine pain are the […]
What Is a Facet Rhizotomy?
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As we’ve discussed on the blog before, one of the conservative treatments we offer is a facet injection. These injections can provide temporary spine pain relief for a number of conditions. However, if a person is looking for a more permanent solution to their spine pain, and they are an ideal candidate, they may pursue […]
September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
An injury to your spinal cord can have lifelong consequences. According to statistics, every 48 minutes someone in the United States will become paralyzed due to a devastating spinal cord injury. Because of their frequency and their severity, it’s imperative that we work to find new solutions to treating and caring for spinal cord injuries. […]
Tips for Staying Comfortable After Spine Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Dealing with a spinal condition can be painful and uncomfortable. Skilled surgeons are helping patients fix their nagging spine problems on a daily basis, but that transition from pain to comfort rarely occurs overnight. After surgery, it can be difficult to remain comfortable through all stages of your rehab. Today, we share some tips for […]
Inversion Therapy For Back Pain Relief
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Inversion therapy is a somewhat controversial treatment technique that is supposed to provide spine pain relief by taking gravitational pressure off the nerve roots and discs in the spine. It also claims to work by increasing the space between vertebrae through spinal traction, but some people are concerned that the potential drawbacks outweigh the benefits. […]
The Link Between Spinal Deformities and Psychological Disorders
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
New findings from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York uncovered an interesting correlation between adult spinal deformities and the development of psychological disorders. According to researchers, more than 1 in 3 patients undergoing surgical treatment for adult spinal deformities in the US Nationwide Inpatient Sample had been coded with at least one psychological […]
The Importance of Staying Nourished After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Any surgery, big or small, takes a large toll on your body. You should strive for vitamins and nutrients from each food group every day, but that sentiment is especially true in the days and weeks leading up to and directly after surgery. Not only will adequate nutrition help your spine surgery heal, it can […]
What is a Transverse Process Fracture of the Spine?
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As we alluded to earlier this week in our post about Tony Romo, the quarterback is dealing with a compression fracture in his spine. This isn’t the first time he’s dealt with a spine injury, as he had to deal with a transverse spinal process fracture back in 2014. Today, we explain what constitutes a […]
