How To Appeal An Insurance Denial For Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 5, 2017
Spine surgery is an intricate and sometimes difficult procedure, and oftentimes this equates to a large medical bill. Thankfully, if you have insurance, much of the cost of your operation may be covered by your insurance company. Many patients call their insurer or inform them about an upcoming procedure to ensure they are covered so […]
4 Ways To Decompress Your Spine Without Surgery
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 4, 2017
Spinal compression is one of the most common causes of pain in a person’s back. Compression can occur for a number of different reasons, like a narrowing spinal cord, the shifting of an intervertebral disc or the development of bone spurs in the region. Unless the compression is caused by a dangerous tumor, odds are […]
Spine Pain & The Holidays
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 30, 2017
The holiday season is here, and while it may be a time full of family and fun, we also seem to notice a spike in the number of people who walk or hobble into our office. The holidays can be hard on our spines for a number of reasons, but you can help prevent pain […]
Spinal Cartilage Degeneration and Treatment
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 28, 2017
Cartilage is a connective tissue that is located between joints or spinal discs to provide cushioning and facilitate movement in the area. Unfortunately, due to acute injury or natural degeneration, cartilage can wear down, which can inhibit movement or make it painful. Today, we take a look at some of the causes, symptoms and treatment […]
5 Common Signs of Spinal Stenosis
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 27, 2017
Spine stenosis is a condition categorized by the narrowing of your spinal canal. Since this canal is home to a number of vital nerves and the spinal cord, the narrowing of this space can result in pain or other problematic symptoms. Like most conditions, spinal stenosis is best treated when caught at an earlier stage, […]
Softening of the Spinal Cord in the Neck
Category: Neck Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 22, 2017
Cervical myelomalacia is the technical term for a softening of the spinal cord in the upper part of the spine, and it occurs due to a deficiency in the blood supply that feeds to the spinal cord. It can be caused by a few different actions, some preventable and some non-preventable, and the sooner it […]
Treating Hyperlordosis of the Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 21, 2017
Our spines are naturally curved, but if they curve too far in the wrong direction, problems can occur. If the lower portion of your spine curves too far inward, this is known as lordosis. When it is extremely exaggerated, it is classified as hyperlordosis. Today, we take a closer look at how doctors treat these […]
The Link Between Anxiety & Spine Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 20, 2017
When you have back pain, it’s easy to become anxious or frustrated with your pain and your lack of recovery, but did you know that anxiety can actually lead to back pain. In this blog, we take a closer look at how anxiety can actually contribute to physical back pain, and what you can do […]
