5 Bad Habits That Are Causing You Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 6, 2016
We all have bad habits. Whether you bite your fingernails or drink too much coffee, everyone has some habits they’d like to kick. Some of these bad habits aren’t physically damaging, but others can knowingly and unknowingly take a toll on our spine. Today, we take a look at five bad habits that are harming […]
Why Does Back Pain Get Worse In The Winter
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 5, 2016
December is here, and depending on where you live, you may already be dealing with snow. The drop in temperatures can make outside activities a little colder, but it can also have a significant impact on our bodies. Many of my patients have expressed concerns that their symptoms tend to worsen as the temperatures drop, […]
4 Qualities To Look For In A Spine Surgeon
Category: Surgeons | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 1, 2016
Finding the right spine surgeon for your operation can be a difficult task. It’s generally pretty easy to talk to friends and co-workers to get their recommendation for a primary care physician, because almost everyone visits the doctor on a semi-regular basis, but not everyone has undergone a spinal fusion or a discectomy. Since information […]
Why Does My Back Hurt More As The Day Goes On?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 30, 2016
One common symptom we hear from patients is that their back pain gets worse throughout the day. This is not that uncommon, and there are a number of different reasons why your spine pain may worsen as the day continues. Today, we take a closer look at why back pain intensifies throughout the day. Back […]
Spine Surgery May Help Individuals Regain Their Sex Life
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 29, 2016
As we’ve talked about on the blog before, spine injuries and back pain can get in the way of living your normal life. It can affect your ability to work, how often you exercise, and for others it can take a toll on their sex life. However, new findings published in Spine found that back […]
The Link Between Spine Health & Heart Health
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 28, 2016
If you want to keep your heart healthy, you may want to begin by protecting your spine, according to findings published in Neurology. According to researchers out of Canada, individuals with spine injuries had a much greater risk of suffering a cardiac event like a stroke or heart disease. Researchers say the risk of cardiovascular […]
5 Factors The Increase Your Risk Of Spinal Fractures
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 24, 2016
Spinal fractures aren’t all that common, but certain individuals are at a greater risk for a vertebral fracture than others. Today, we take a closer look at five factors that may increase your risk of a spinal fracture, and what you can do to reduce your risk of an injury as you age. If you […]
5 Thanksgiving Activities That Can Make Spine Pain Worse
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 23, 2016
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and while the holiday allows us to spend some valuable time with friends and family, it can also take a toll on our spines. From the long car rides to hours on our feet, there are a number of ways Thanksgiving puts extra stress on our backs. Here’s a […]
