Traveling on an Airplane with Spine Pain
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Whether you need to fly across the country for work or you’re jet setting down south for a week in the sun, our lives often require us to spend a few hours on an airplane. Some people love flying, but anyone who has to live with chronic or frequent bouts of back pain will tell […]
The Psychological Effects of Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Anyone who has experienced chronic back or neck pain knows that the daily battle isn’t just physical. Sure, the physical pain is the most obvious hurdle, but there are many other issues at play. There’s a whole psychological aspect to pain that often gets overlooked or missed entirely. Today, we’re going to take a closer […]
Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options For Spinal Synovial Cysts
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A synovial cyst is a rare growth that occurs as a result of degeneration in the spine. Because these fluid filled sacs develop in areas where spinal degeneration has occurred, they often don’t appear in patients under the age of 40. The cysts can expand and put pressure on different spinal structures, leading to pain […]
Gene Expression May Help With Scoliosis Detection
Category: Scoliosis | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Scoliosis is defined as the abnormal twisting of the spine that can present itself as a birth defect or develop during a person’s teenage years. Treatment outcomes are more successful if scoliosis is detected at an early stage, and researchers in Japan say they may have uncovered a new avenue to better identify problematic cases […]
Conus Medullaris Surgery For Lumbar Spine Pain
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The spine is made up of a lot of intricate structures with complex names, and one such area that fits the bill is the conus medullaris. The conus medullaris is the cone-shaped structure at the base of the spinal cord. Oftentimes the conus medullaris is wedged between the end of the thoracic vertebrae and the […]
Obesity Complicates Lumbar Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Obesity affects about 1 in 3 Americans, and the condition has been linked to a variety of health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. But obesity also has a big impact in the operating room. Not only does obesity contribute to a higher economic burden on the healthcare system, but it’s also […]
Infant Spine Development – From The “C” Curve to the “S” Curve
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Everyone wants to give their newborn the best chance to grow into a physically healthy adult. Between prenatal vitamins and regular checkups, there are a number of ways to ensure your child’s development gets out on the right foot. One of the structures that undergoes the most change during your child’s first year is […]
4 Tips For Avoiding Spine Injuries At The Lake
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The weather is warming up, and soon people will be flocking to Lake Harriet or hooking their boat up to the truck to head up to the cottage for the weekend. Few things beat a Saturday on the lake, but unfortunately, thousands of people end up in the emergency department or on the operating table […]
