Returning To Daily Activities After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We know that you’re itching to get back to normal daily activities following your spine surgery, but if you jump back into certain activities too quickly, you can put your spine at risk of injury. Doing too much too quickly is a recipe for disaster, but you’re also not going to make the best recovery […]
Preventing Spinal Bone Loss In Postmenopausal Women
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Our bones do most of their growing in our adolescent and teens years, but that certainly doesn’t mean that bone development is done once you reach adulthood. Your bones are living tissue, and they are constantly being reshaped or changing thanks to cells known as osteoblasts and osteoclasts. These bone development cells are responsible for […]
My Back Pain Feels Like It’s Moving Around
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you sprain your ankle, you expect to feel discomfort in your ankle. It makes sense that pain is located in the area where the underlying issue is housed. Unfortunately, your spine doesn’t always work this way, as it’s not uncommon for pain in a different area of your body to be caused by an […]
New Study Suggests Opioids May Be Largely Ineffective For Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A new study out of Australia found that placebo pills may be just as effective as certain opioids for providing relief to back pain sufferers. For the study involving 340 patients with low back or neck pain, researchers divided the group into two sections. One group received opioids, while the other received a sugar placebo […]
5 Activities That People With Back Pain Struggle With
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain can make certain activities uncomfortable or downright impossible. Recently, researchers in the United Kingdom surveyed patients with physical pain like back discomfort to get a better idea of which everyday actions they felt were the most difficult to perform due to their pain. We talk a little bit about the five most common […]
How To Treat Spinal Anterolisthesis
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal anterolisthesis is a spinal condition that occurs when an upper vertebra slips in front of the one below it. This misalignment condition tends to be more common in the lower back, and it can lead to significant discomfort if this shifted vertebrae ends up compressing or irritating nearby spinal nerves. In today’s blog, we […]
5 Benefits Of Seeking Out A Second Opinion Before Back Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spine surgery is a major undertaking, and your decision to move forward with a procedure should not be taken lightly. When faced with the prospect of spine surgery, many patients consider seeking out a second opinion, but only a fraction follow through with that decision. It can be immensely beneficial to get a second opinion […]
What Are Some Red Flags When It Comes To Back Problems?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain is incredibly common, but certain symptoms suggest that you should be more proactive in seeking professional treatment. But what red flag symptoms should you be aware of when it comes to spine pain? In today’s blog, we take a closer look at some symptoms that suggest you should seek out a consultation with […]
