Why you Should Consider Yoga for your Lower Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 5, 2017
Not too long ago, we published a blog that suggested that yoga may help provide relief for some individuals suffering from nonspecific lower back pain. New research suggests that it may also hold benefits for individuals with back pain that originates in their lower back. According to the new study, which was published in the […]
Cervical Spine Sprains – Causes & Treatments
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 3, 2017
Back injuries can be annoying, but cervical spine sprains are a literal pain in the neck. These injuries occur more often than your think, as they are the most common cause of pain in the neck region. Today, we take a closer look at why cervical spine sprains develop, and we explain how they are […]
Undiagnosed Back Pain – Your Next Steps
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 29, 2017
Roughly 90 percent of Americans will deal with spine pain at some point in their life. Your spine is such a complex structure, which means thousands of different problems can cause a wide variety of symptoms and issues. Because of this, it’s not always easy to pinpoint exactly what’s causing your spine pain. So today, […]
5 Pitfalls to Avoid when Rehabbing after Spine Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 27, 2017
The vast majority of patients want to get back to normalcy as quickly as possible after spine surgery, but if they aren’t careful, they can end up doing more harm than good. Today, we share five pitfalls to avoid when recovering from spine surgery. If you can avoid these setbacks, we’re confident that you’ll experience […]
Hormone Therapy for Spinal Disc Degeneration
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 26, 2017
As we get older, the structures in our spines start to wear down. Some of this is caused by repetitive stress over the years, but other times it can be caused in our body’s inability to produce hormones at similar rates as we did when we were younger. That’s the case with the most recent […]
Treating Back Pain on the Lower Right Side
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 22, 2017
Last week, we shared an article that explained some of the common reasons why someone might experience back pain on their lower left side. Today, we want to cover our bases and explore why someone might be experiencing pain on the other side. So below, we share some of the common causes of back pain […]
Understanding Spinal Compression & Contusions
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 20, 2017
Contusions and compression are the two most common types of injuries to the spinal cord, but that’s likely because those two descriptions are umbrella terms that describe a wide variety of injuries. So today, we’re going to explain why types of injuries are classified as spinal contusions and compressions, and we’ll explain how each injury […]
Why Hydration is so Important for Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 19, 2017
Water is important for your whole health, but it’s even more essential for your spine. If you don’t stay hydrated, a whole bunch of problems can develop in your spine. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at why water is so crucial for maintaining a healthy spine, and what problems can develop if […]