5 Ways Football Players Can Protect Their Spines From Injury
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 10, 2017
If you play high school football, two-a-days are probably underway. Football season is back, and that means players of all levels are putting on the pads and hitting the practice fields, but it also means we’ll undoubtedly see an uptick in injured players in our clinic. Back injuries are somewhat common on the football field, […]
What Are Spinal Lesions?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 8, 2017
If you’re dealing with spine pain and a visit to a specialist suggests that you’re dealing with a spinal lesion, you’re probably wondering exactly what that means. Is it a non-issue? Is it cancer? Is it somewhere in between? In today’s blog, we’re going to explain what a spinal lesion is, and we’re going to […]
Common & Uncommon Causes of Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 7, 2017
Back pain is very common, and roughly 90 percent of the population will deal with some sort of back injury at some point in the life. But while spine pain is common, not all types of spine injuries are common. Today, we take a closer look at three common causes of back pain, and three […]
6 Ways Chefs & Cooks Can Prevent Spine Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 3, 2017
Life in the kitchen can be hectic, whether you’re cooking for your profession or simply trying to survive a Thanksgiving dinner with the in-laws. You may not notice it because you’re so focused on meal prep, but your spine can take a beating after hours in the kitchen. Today, we’re going to share six tips […]
Surgery For A Torn Back Muscle
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 1, 2017
Most muscle injuries will fully recover with the help of a conservative treatment plan, but that’s not always the case. In serious instances where the muscle suffers a serious tear or it tears in a delicate location, surgery may be necessary. Below, we take a look at how back muscles can tear, and how surgery […]
How Gamers Can Prevent Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 31, 2017
20 years ago, Pac-man was all the rage, but the allure of chasing those blue ghosts wasn’t enough to keep most kids indoors all day. But today, high-definition graphics and the prospect of cashing a huge payday through e-sports competitions has kids and teens in front of television screens for 10 or more hours a […]
The Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options For Spinal Disc Tears
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 27, 2017
We’ve talked a lot about bulging or herniated discs on our blog, but those aren’t the only injuries that a disc can suffer. You can also tear a disc, and that can lead to a great deal of back pain. In this blog, we’re going to take a closer look at how a disc tears, […]
What is an Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 25, 2017
When it comes to spine surgery, medical experts are always looking for new ways make the procedure less taxing on the patient all while improving surgical success rates. One specific operation that is continually being evaluated is the spinal fusion operation. Recently, a new procedure called an oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion has been tested […]
