CDC Warns Against Opioids For Chronic Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Chronic back pain is one of the more difficult chronic conditions to manage because so many different underlying causes could be contributing to your pain. Even the best neurosurgeons may have a difficult time developing a treatment plan that works for each patient. Some patients respond better to physical therapy, others are best managed with […]
5 Ways to Prevent Spine Injuries During Track & Field
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The high school track season is underway, and soon athletes from all across the state will be running, jumping and throwing against one another. Track and field is a great way to stay in shape as the school year comes to a close, but it can be taxing on a developing teen’s body. Today, we’re […]
Spine Injury Keeping Tony Stewart Sidelined
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Three-time Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart is currently sidelined with a spine injury, and he recently stated that he has no qualms about riding off into the sunset when the 2016 season comes to a close. “That’s what we said in the announcement last year that this year would be the last year,” Stewart said […]
4 Tips For Taking A Vacation With Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Rest and relaxation can be great for a painful back, and sometimes a vacation is the best medicine for spine pain. You never want spine pain to prevent your from doing certain activities, and that is especially true on vacation. So whether you’re planning to head out west to ski or taking a trip down […]
Spinal Compression vs. Burst vs. Flexion-Distraction Fractures
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal fractures come in many forms, and while they are all going to be painful, some fractures are much more complex than others. Today, we’re going to explain what’s going on inside your body when you suffer different types of spinal fractures. Here’s a quick look at some of the ways you can fracture your spine. […]
5 Spine Tips For Spring Cleaning
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spring is right around the corner, and that means it’s almost time to clean out the garage and areas of the house that have become a little cluttered during the cold winter months. Spring cleaning can be a fun and liberating experience, but not if you aggravate something in your back. To help prevent back […]
Snail Venom Helping Patients With Spine Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Snails may be slow, but their venom appears to be fast-acting for some patients with spine pain. Researchers have been looking at animal venom for some time as a way to control pain, from snakes to spiders, but it’s actually snail venom that’s leading the way. In fact, there’s already a drug created using the venom, […]
What is Radiculitis & How is it Treated?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Last week, we wrote a blog post where we described how steroid injections could help patients with radiculitis. We kind of glossed over the condition in the article, so we wanted to loop back and dive deeper into radiculitis. Below, we take a look at some of the causes, symptoms and treatment options for radiculitis. […]
