4 Workout Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Spine
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 3, 2017
As we’ve preached on this blog time and time again, exercise and strength training are two great ways to keep your spine healthy and injury-free. However, if you aren’t careful, your workout can actually put additional stress on your spine. Today, we take a look at four common workout mistakes people make that increase their […]
Back Pain Increases Fall Risk In Men
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 2, 2017
Back pain is one of the most common reasons men head to see their doctors, and according to new findings, it may also be one of the main reasons why they suffer a fall injury. Recent Study According to a recent study of nearly 6,000 men over the age of 65 living at home, back […]
3 Signs Of An Infection At The Spinal Surgery Incision Site
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 29, 2016
Your surgeon does everything in their power to reduce the risk of surgical complications, but there ability to spot and treat potential problems becomes much more limited when you leave the surgical center. A good surgical team will explain what you need to look out for after an operation to make sure your recovery stays […]
The Different Imaging Tests For Spine Pain
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 28, 2016
Medical innovation has provided doctors with numerous tools to help in the diagnosis process. A physical exam is great for formulating ideas as to why someone is suffering from back pain, but that theory is usually confirmed with the assistance of an imaging technique. Today, we take a look at five different imaging techniques spine […]
Could Radiofrequency Be The Next Tool In Treating Spine Pain?
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 27, 2016
Back pain is the most common reason Americans head to the doctor. However, each individual case is different, meaning there’s no one size fits all treatment when a patient walks into the clinic complaining of back pain. Because of this, medical researchers are always looking for new tools to assist in their assessment and treatment […]
5 Holiday Gifts For The Back Pain Sufferer In Your Life
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 26, 2016
If you meet with your extended family during the holidays, odds are one or more of them are dealing with some form of back discomfort. They may be battling disc degeneration from years of physical labor, or from radiating pain due to sciatica. Whatever they are battling, the holiday season is the perfect time to […]
3 Questions Your Spine Surgeon Hopes You’ll Ask Before Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 22, 2016
Not long ago on the blog we shared a piece listing a number of questions that you should ask your doctor before you undergo spine surgery. These are great questions, and while all of them help you get a better understanding of your upcoming surgery, some questions are more important than others. Today, we list […]
5 Ways To Pamper Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 21, 2016
Our bodies take a beating throughout our daily lives, so every so often it’s important to take a step back and let it rest and rejuvenate. One of the most overworked parts of our body is our spine, because it is tasked with shouldering and dispersing stress that’s channeled through your vertebral column. When you’re […]
