I Threw Out My Back – Now What?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 10, 2017
You’ve probably heard someone say “I threw out my back,” but what does it really mean to throw out your back? Is there a specific injury associated with throwing out your back, or is it just a phrase people use to talk about nonspecific spine pain? What can you do to treat the problem if […]
University Of Minnesota to Research Chronic Back Pain Treatments
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 9, 2017
Chronic back pain plagues millions of Americans every day. Scientists and medical researchers are always looking into new ways to treat and manage spine pain, but it is such a complex problem that solutions are often elusive. Even though the answers aren’t easy to find, we need to continue spending time and money on finding […]
5 Ways to Help Someone Suffering from Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 5, 2017
Spine pain affects more than 90 percent of Americans at some point in their life. Although you may not be dealing with back pain at the moment, odds are you know someone who is battling spine pain on a regular basis. So today, we’re going to share five ways you can help a friend or […]
Types of Medications For Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 3, 2017
Spine pain management is complicated, and oftentimes it requires a multi-faceted approach to best treat the problem. Oftentimes pain medications are part of the solution, and while they certainly shouldn’t be your only treatment method, they can help push you to a higher level of comfort when used in conjunction with other therapy techniques. However, […]
Shoe Technology Aims To Prevent Back Injuries
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 2, 2017
When it comes to preventing spine injuries in the workplace, management can show as many educational videos as possible or display countless instructional signs about the proper lifting techniques, but employees are still going to lift in improper ways from time to time, which jeopardizes the safety of their spine. Management can’t be in every […]
5 Tips for Speeding up Your Recovery after Spine Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 28, 2017
One of the most common questions we receive during a surgical consultation is “How long will it take for me to recover after surgery?” This is a good question to ask, and while we may not be able to give you a specific date, we can share some tips for how you can help speed […]
Why is my Neck Cracking or Grinding?
Category: Neck Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 26, 2017
If your neck is stiff, you may notice it crack or grind a little when you stretch it from side to side. That’s not uncommon, but what happens if you begin to notice cracking or grinding in your neck on a more frequent basis. Is this a cause for concern, and if so, what treatment […]
3 Spinal Conditions That Primarily Affect Women
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 25, 2017
Men and women are different in many ways, and that includes their spines and their likelihood of developing certain health conditions. Men are more likely to suffer from certain back disorders, while women are more likely to be plagued by other spinal conditions. Today, we take a look at three of the most common spinal […]
