The Causes & Treatment Options For Cervical Neck Spasms
Category: Neck Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 16, 2017
The cervical portion of your spine is located at the top of your back and is responsible for helping you turn your neck as well as providing stability and support for structures that connect the brain to the central nervous system. There are a number of spinal muscles in this region that assist the cervical […]
Spinal Anesthesia Vs. Epidural Anesthesia
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 14, 2017
When a patient needs to undergo spine surgery, they are often told about the types of anesthesia options available to them. For back operations, two of the more common options are spinal anesthesia and epidural anesthesia. Today, we take a closer look at the differences between the two types, and we explain why you may […]
What To Do For Spinal Cysts That Won’t Go Away
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 13, 2017
Cysts are small fluid-filled sacs that can develop throughout your body for one reason or another. In fact, you probably have a cyst or two in your body right now but you don’t even know it because they are not symptomatic. However, for many people across the United States, not only are these growths symptomatic, […]
Tips for Treating Back Pain When Bowling
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 9, 2017
Bowling is a fun activity that you can play alone or in a league with your friends, and while it may not seem like all that physical of an activity, there’s plenty of lifting, bending and twisting taking place. Because of this, one of the most common injuries or places we feel sore in the […]
What Is Spinal Shock and How Is It Treated?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 7, 2017
Spinal shock is a condition that results in the temporary reduction or the loss of reflexes following a spinal cord injury. Similar to how your body can go into a state of shock after a traumatic experience, your spine can go into shock after a severe injury. Today, we take a closer look at what […]
5 Back Pain Prevention Tips For Manual Labor Workers
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 6, 2017
Back pain affects the majority of individuals at some point in life, but certain groups of people are more prone to both acute and chronic bouts of spine pain. One such group are manual laborers, who are tasked with performing physical labor day in and day out for decades. Today, we share five tips manual […]
5 Misunderstandings About Morning Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 2, 2017
Many patients who come into our office say that their spine pain bothers them in the morning. This isn’t usual, but we’ve found that a number of patients have some misconceptions about why their back hurts in the morning or what can be done about it. Today, we clear up five misconceptions about back pain […]
How To Have A Happy Halloween With Spine Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 31, 2017
Halloween can be a fun night for kids and parents alike, but if you’re not careful, back pain can leave you walking like the undead. However, if you plan ahead, you can help keep back pain at bay and have a fun-filled night. Today, we share a few tips for having a happy Halloween if […]
