Lumbar Disc Surgery – Men Vs. Women
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Lumbar disc surgery is performed when a damaged disc is causing pain in the spinal column. Oftentimes this is the result of a herniated disc, but other issues can also lead to the need for lumbar disc removal. Males more often undergo lumbar disc surgery than females, and that may be because males are […]
Cervical Spine Injuries: Summer Olympics Edition
Category: Neck Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The Summer Olympics are nearing their end, and we’ve been treated to impressive feats from the world’s best athletes. These competitors represent the peak of physical fitness, but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to spine injuries. We’ve seen that sentiment firsthand, as cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten suffered multiple spinal fractures after a devastating crash during […]
Disc Herniation Pushes Prince Fielder Into Early Retirement
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A disc herniation has forced Prince Fielder, one of the more dominant power hitters of the late 2000’s, to hang up his baseball cleats at the young age of 32. According to a report by Fox Sports, Fielder’s spine is in such rough shape that he is considered medically disabled and doctors did not […]
4 Tips For Reducing Back to School Spine Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The calendar has flipped to August, and summer is flying by. If you’ve been out shopping lately, you’ve likely seen the aisles filled up with back to school supplies for all ages. Soon you’ll be headed back to school, and while those first few weeks can be a good time reconnecting with classmates, it […]
The Benefits of Fluoroscopy for Spinal Injections
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Imaging techniques have come a long way since the first X-ray, and now doctors are able to see much more clearly and in real time during an operation. One such advanced technique that takes advantage of real-time imaging is known as a fluoroscopy. Here’s a closer look at the imaging technique and why it is […]
Finding The Best Bed For Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Considering we spend about a third of our lives sleeping, choosing a mattress is an important task. Unfortunately, many people get overwhelmed when trying to sift through all the available options. There are foam beds, coil and spring beds, water beds and mattresses. They are available in adjustable, firm, medium or soft. Picking out […]
Former Olympic Trainer Creates Back Pain Treatment Device
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The Olympics are under way, and the world’s best athletes are competing to bring home gold for their country. These finely tuned athletes work hard each and every day to ensure they are ready when their time comes, but just like you and me, they can be felled by back pain at a moment’s […]
3 Reasons Athletes Are Prone To Back Spasms
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As we’ve discussed on the blog before, a back spasm is characterized as intermittent or a prolonged tensing of the muscles in the back. Pain and discomfort seems to go in waves, oftentimes lasting for several minutes. You’d think that this back issue would be common among the entire population, but oftentimes athletes are […]
