Returning To Work After Neck or Spine Surgery
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
One of the most frequent questions we receive during a spine surgery consultation is “when can I return to work after surgery?” That question is dependent on the type of surgery you’re having and the line of work you’re in. Returning to work after spine surgery isn’t as easy as simply picking up where you […]
Why Do I Have Lower Back Pain Without Injury?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain is one of the trickier problems to diagnose on your own. Unlike other areas of your body, spine pain isn’t always caused by an acute injury. Oftentimes foot pain can be traced back to a time when you stubbed your toe or rolled your ankle, but spine pain can seemingly come out […]
4 Common Spinal Deformities & Treatments
Category: Scoliosis | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A lot of different issues can arise in your spine. Your spine can curve abnormally, and when it does it can develop a hunchback (kyphosis), swayback (lordosis), rotate and curve (scoliosis). Today, we look at four common spinal deformities and their treatments. Although we’re classifying these as some of the more common spinal conditions, in the […]
Tiger Woods To Miss U.S. Open Because Of Back Pain
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Another golf major tournament will get under way this week, and again the field will be missing one of the game’s biggest stars. Tiger Woods announced late last week that his back is still not healthy enough to allow him to compete in the U.S. Open. “While I continue to work hard on getting healthy, […]
3 Tips For Optimal Cervical Spine Health When Cycling
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
In a recent poll of more than 500 recreational cyclists, the number one response when asked about their aches and pains was cervical spine pain. Located in your neck, the cervical portion of your spine bears the brunt of the weight of your head when you lean forward, which can be a common position for […]
Spinal Hydromyelia – Abnormal Spinal Widening
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your spine is a structure that works best when each of its parts have enough space. If spinal openings shrink or a nerve gets impinged, problems can occur. That being said, issues can also develop if there is too much excess space in your spine. One such condition is called hydromyelia. Hydromyelia is characterized […]
Does High BMI Increase the Need For Revision After A Discectomy?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The goal of spinal surgery is to preserve function at the patient’s current level and improve function over time. Unfortunately, some surgeries fail and revisions are necessary. Doctors are getting better at predicting which conditions may make a person more likely to need a second operation. Targeting specific conditions with known outcomes can lend itself […]
Could Marital Arguments Lead To Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
You’ve probably heard that getting angry can cause your blood pressure to increase, but can other emotions cause harmful effects inside our bodies? Researchers at Northwestern University recently put that theory to the test. The Study For their study, researchers examined 20 years of data on married couples, controlling for factors such as age, exercise, […]
