What To Do When Back Pain Treatments Cause Bathroom Issues
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 31, 2017
If spine pain is making it difficult to go to the bathroom, you should seek out medical attention as soon as possible because it could lead to life threatening conditions. But what if your back pain treatments are causing some bowel discomfort or constipation? Or what if spine surgery makes it difficult to maneuver around […]
Test Your IQ With Our Back Pain Quiz
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 29, 2017
One of the best ways to prevent spine pain from developing is to have a thorough knowledge about what contributes to back pain and how to care for your spine. So today, we thought it would be a good idea to test your knowledge of all things spine with a little quiz. How many of […]
3 Reasons Why Spine Pain Is Difficult To Diagnose
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 28, 2017
Your spine is a very intricate structure that is subjected to a number of different stressors throughout your lifetime. From daily microtrauma and acute injuries to natural degeneration and the aging process, your spine faces so many different challenges that it’s no wonder that more than 80 percent of the population experiences back pain at […]
What is Crowned Dens Syndrome of the Spine?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 23, 2017
Inside your spinal canal is an area known as the dens. The dens is a peg-like bone that points up from the second cervical vertebra and connects with the first cervical vertebra in order to assist your head in rotation. However, problems can develop when calcium deposits form on the bone’s attaching ligaments, which can […]
How The Sexes Handle Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 21, 2017
Spine pain plagues both sexes, both how do men and women handle it, and who has it worse? A recent study out of India sought to answer some of those questions. Now, although we have some cultural differences from India, plenty of the findings hold true in America. According to the study, not only are […]
What To Expect After Spine Tumor Surgery
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 17, 2017
If you’ve been told that you need to undergo an operation to remove a tumor in your spine, odds are you have plenty of questions about what the future holds. Your doctor will walk you through the specifics of your operation based on your exact situation, but most patients who undergo a tumor removal have […]
Helping Veterans Manage Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 15, 2017
Spine pain is a very common issue in today’s society, but it is even more common in veterans. Not only are they routinely put through physical tests both in training and in the field, but they are often carrying 20-50 pounds of gear at the same time. The extra weight and the physical movements take […]
What Problems Are Most Likely to Happen During Spine Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 14, 2017
Even the most minor of surgical procedures carries with it some risks, but doctors and medical staff are always working hard to reduce the likelihood of problems or complications. One way in which medical teams work to prevent problems is by reviewing which mistakes are occurring and working hard to correct these issues. A recent […]
