Be Mindful Of Your Spine Posture in These 4 Locations
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your spine takes a beating throughout the day, and more often than not you’re doing damage to your back without even realizing it. This usually comes in the form of poor posture, but it can also occur if you overstress the spine. Today, we explain four daily activities that stress your spine so you can […]
4 Ways To Take Control Of Your Rehab After Spine Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The prospect of surgery can be a daunting experience because there’s not much you can do during the operation to ensure it goes perfectly. The good news is there are a number of things you can do once you’re discharged from the surgery center to help you take control of your rehab from spine surgery. […]
The Causes, Symptoms & Treatment of Spinal Osteochondrosis
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Osteochondrosis is a spinal condition caused by changes in the disc cartilage. This shift in disc cartilage can cause other issues throughout the spine, including disc instability, spinal degeneration and sclerosis of the spine. Here’s a closer look at the causes and symptoms of spinal osteochondrosis, and a walkthrough of your treatment options. Causes and […]
4 Conditions That May Cause Spine Swelling
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal swelling can make movement painful, and it’s not always easy to pinpoint exactly what’s going on in your back. Inflammation and swelling are common symptoms of a number of different spine conditions, but you’ll want to visit a back specialist to rule out these four conditions if swelling persists for more than a day […]
The Different Types Of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic condition that affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, impacting the way a person moves, eats and breathes. The disease is caused by a mutation of the survival motor neuron gene 1 (SMN1). This genetic defect is a cause of death among infants. There are a […]
The Benefits of Aqua Therapy For Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As we’ve explained on the blog before, exercise is crucial if you want to keep your spine in optimal shape or help it recover after an injury or operation. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done, especially if the physical stress of movement is painful on your body. When this occurs, aqua therapy is an alternate […]
Treating Headaches After Spinal Injections
Category: Injections, Procedures | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you are dealing with headaches or migraine-like symptoms within a few days of undergoing a procedure on your neck or spine, there’s a chance you’re dealing with a spinal headache. These headaches are caused by the loss of pressure by the cerebral spinal fluid on the brain and spinal cord. The reason this pressure […]
Examining Brachial Plexus Neck Injuries
Category: Neck Pain, Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A brachial plexus injury is an injury to a nerve in the neck and shoulder area. Brachial plexus injuries actually go by a number of different names, as sometimes they are called stingers or burners. These nerve injuries are most common during contact sports or during automobile accidents. Today, we take a closer look at […]
