Preventing Pressure Ulcers After a Spinal Cord Injury
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A spinal cord injury can take you off your feet for weeks or even months, and while the rest can help your back recover, excessive time in bed or on the couch can leave you susceptible to other problems. Muscles can weaken from lack of activity, but another danger to keep an eye out for […]
The Difference in Back Pain Among Men and Women
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Research out of Norway suggests that more women experience chronic lower back pain than men. According to researchers, the reasoning behind the differences in gender pain may have to do with a gene variation that is more often expressed in women. “In our study we were surprised to discovered that the same gene variant may actually […]
4 Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spinal Instrumentation
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Doctors are getting better at spinal surgery each and every day. Not only are they able to access spinal areas with smaller incisions, but we’re also finding new types of hardware to help stabilize the spine. Spinal stabilization through instrumentation offers the patient numerous benefits. Today, we’re going to take a look at some of […]
Walk Your Way To Better Spine Health
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As we’ve mentioned on the blog, regular exercise is one of the best ways to prevent and treat problematic back pain. Unfortunately, the prospect of intense exercise can seem daunting for someone who is suffering from back pain. Luckily, you don’t need to hit the gym or do rounds of burpees to improve your spine […]
Why Does My Back Itch?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Similar to back pain, an itchy sensation in your back can occur for a variety of reasons. Oftentimes these sensations are caused by dry skin or that ugly wool sweater your grandmother gave you at Christmas last year, but an itch that doesn’t resolve or that comes back regularly could be the sign or a […]
Are Sit-Ups Bad For Your Spine?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Sit-ups used to be a staple of many fitness routines, but lately the exercise has come under scrutiny by some health groups. In fact, the Canadian Armed Forces recently dropped the exercise from its fitness test and replaced it with exercises that better simulate real-world movement. The decision to remove sit-ups from the fitness test […]
Treatment Options for Spinal Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal arteriovenous malformation, simply referred to as spinal AVM, is a rare spinal condition categorized by an abnormal tangle of blood vessels on, in or near the spinal canal. This condition can be extremely problematic, as proper working blood vessels help transmit oxygen-rich blood to your capillaries, where the oxygen is used by the spinal […]
Wearing A Helmet When Skiing Can Save your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We’ve already discussed how helmets can save your life when you’re on a motorcycle or on the water, but now that winter is here, we again think it’s time to talk about these spine-saving devices. If you plan on hitting the skiing or snowboarding slopes this winter, don’t forget to bring your helmet. Even though the fresh […]
