Should You Use Ice or Heat For Your Back Injury?
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 9, 2017
Ice and heat can help our bodies after an injury, but is one better than the other when it comes to spine injuries? Today, we take a closer look at the benefits of ice or heat after a back injury, and we explain why one may be better than the other when it comes to […]
4 Ways To Strengthen Your Spinal Muscles
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 8, 2017
Your spinal muscles play an integral role in supporting your vertebrae and the spinal canal, so it’s imperative that you strive to keep them healthy as you age. However, actively working to strengthen these muscles is no easy task. Today, we take a look at four ways your can strengthen your spinal muscles and keep […]
How to Strengthen your Spinal Discs
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 3, 2017
Problems with our spinal discs can contribute to a number of different painful conditions in our back. Discs can wear down or herniate, both of which can lead to discomfort, pain or a decrease in mobility. Thankfully, new research suggests that there’s one key treatment technique that may help strengthen our intervertebral discs. Improving Your […]
Spinal Fluid Leaks – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 2, 2017
Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear liquid that protects the central nervous system in your brain and spine. It helps deliver key nutrients to these areas as well as reduce waste products, and problems can occur if this liquid leaks out of the spinal canal. Today, we take a closer look at what can cause a […]
5 Things To Know About Whiplash
Category: Neck Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 1, 2017
Whiplash is a painful injury that occurs when our head and neck are thrust forward or backward at high speeds. This violent motion can strain muscle structures and injure discs and nerves in our spinal canal. Today, we share five things you should know about whiplash. How Does Whiplash Occur? Whiplash occurs when your head […]
Treating Scoliosis in Adults
Category: Scoliosis | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 27, 2017
Scoliosis is a condition categorized by a significant abnormal curvature of the spine. The problem oftentimes develops in children who are growing and experiencing bone structure changes, but it can also develop in adults. Today, we take a closer look at why this condition can arise in adulthood, and what treatment options can help keep […]
What Are Vertebral Tumors & How Are They Treated?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 25, 2017
Vertebral tumors, as the name implies, are tumors that develop in the vertebral canal of your spine. As they grow, they can shift the spinal canal and cause serious problems, even if they are non-cancerous growths. Below, we take a closer look at the signs and symptoms of vertebral tumors, and we share how we […]
Cell Phones Are Changing Our Spine’s Natural Curve
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 24, 2017
We’ve discussed the issue of text neck on the blog before, but new findings published in The Spine Journal suggest that cell phones may be more problematic for our spines than originally thought. According to the new data, they might contribute to the reversal of the natural curve of our cervical spine. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai […]
