Are Massages Beneficial For Spine Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Were you lucky enough to get a gift certificate for a massage from your significant other or a secret admirer this Valentine’s Day? Massages can be a great source of relaxation and stress relief, but they can also be beneficial if you are dealing with spine pain. Today, we take a closer look at why […]
What To Expect During a Spine Exam
Category: Procedures, Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you’ve suffered an acute spine injury or just noticed that your back has begun to hurt more frequently, you should consider making an appointment with a certified spine specialist. Considering that more than 90 percent of Americans will experience back pain at some stage in their life, odds are you’ll end up in front […]
Balance Problems After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Surgery takes a toll on your body, and everyone responds a little different to an operation. When the surgery occurs in an intricate location like your spine or spinal canal, sometimes signals in your body can get crisscrossed during the recovery process. In rare instances, some people report having minor to mild balance issues in […]
5 Spine Surgery Complications & Prevention Tips
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spine surgery is a delicate and intricate process that requires a skilled team of surgeons focused on every aspect of your care. As with any operation, complications are possible, but modern medicine is doing a better job of preventing these complications from arising. Today, we take a look at some of the more common complications […]
Depression Linked to Increased Likelihood of Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
New findings out of Australia suggest that individuals with depression are 60 percent more likely than the general population to develop low back pain during their lifetime. Researchers believe this is the first study that suggests depression itself may actually trigger the onset of back pain rather than an acute injury. For their study, researchers […]
The Benefits of Kinesio Taping the Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Kinesio tape, or “K tape” as it’s more commonly referred to in the medical world, is a treatment device that was developed in the 1970’s as a new way to kickstart the body’s natural healing process. Oftentimes used during or after athletic activity, K tape is an elastic type of tape that mimics the thickness […]
4 Spine Conditions That Impact Dancers
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Whether you’re a professional on Broadway or cheering on the local high school team on the Poms Squad, dancers have to be very flexible throughout their entire routine. While all that twisting, turning and bending is impressive, it also takes a heavy toll on your spine. Today, we’re going to take a look at some […]
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 […]
