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Spinal Cysts

4 Cornerstones Of Spine Health

Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

You want to have a strong and healthy spine now and in the future, and that really comes down to making some smart decisions each and every day. Doing a couple simple things each day for your spine can help build a great foundation for prolonged spine health. But what aspects of your spine health […]

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Obesity & Back Pain

7 Tips For Treating Spine Pain With Weight Loss

Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Many studies have found a connection between a person’s size and their likelihood of developing a spinal issue. After all, the heavier a person is, the more stress their spine is under throughout the course of the day. However, the inverse is also true, and that means that weight loss can actually be an effective […]

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How To Protect Your Spine On Electric Bikes And Scooters

Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Electric bicycles and scooters have become much more common in recent years, especially in more populous areas like the Twin Cities. These fun and fast options can help you explore the city or make for a less taxing commute, but they’ve also led to a rise in injuries. In today’s blog, we take a closer […]

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Delayed Rehab after Spine Surgery

Focusing On These 3 Factors Could Help Cut Back Problems By 40 Percent

Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

Back pain is one of the most common health issues that sends a person to a medical center for care, and while there are countless ways that you can damage or injure your back, a recent study wanted to take a closer look at some of the driving factors behind back pain. They found that […]

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Scared of Spine Surgery

What To Do When Back Pain Makes Sleep Difficult

Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

We’ve said it on the blog many times in the past, but sleep is incredibly important for your spine and whole body health. However, even if you’re aware that sleep is an important process, that doesn’t mean that restful sleep is always easy to come by, especially if you are plagued by back pain. In […]

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Pediatric Scoliosis

How To Be Helpful After Your Child’s Spine Surgery

Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi

We all want what’s best for our children, and if they are set to undergo a surgical procedure, you want to do everything you can to ensure their surgery and recovery go as planned. You may not have much control over the operation itself, but you certainly can be helpful once your child is focused […]

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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 […]

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Old woman with back pain

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 […]

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