My Back Pain Feels Like It’s Moving Around
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you sprain your ankle, you expect to feel discomfort in your ankle. It makes sense that pain is located in the area where the underlying issue is housed. Unfortunately, your spine doesn’t always work this way, as it’s not uncommon for pain in a different area of your body to be caused by an […]
New Study Suggests Opioids May Be Largely Ineffective For Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A new study out of Australia found that placebo pills may be just as effective as certain opioids for providing relief to back pain sufferers. For the study involving 340 patients with low back or neck pain, researchers divided the group into two sections. One group received opioids, while the other received a sugar placebo […]
5 Activities That People With Back Pain Struggle With
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain can make certain activities uncomfortable or downright impossible. Recently, researchers in the United Kingdom surveyed patients with physical pain like back discomfort to get a better idea of which everyday actions they felt were the most difficult to perform due to their pain. We talk a little bit about the five most common […]
How To Treat Spinal Anterolisthesis
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Diagnosing and Treating Anterolisthesis If you recently suffered a trauma to your spine, connect with a spine specialist. They will begin by asking about your symptoms, reviewing your medical history and conducting a physical exam. Your doctor may have a pretty good idea that you’re dealing with vertebral slippage after this physical exam, but they […]
5 Benefits Of Seeking Out A Second Opinion Before Back Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spine surgery is a major undertaking, and your decision to move forward with a procedure should not be taken lightly. When faced with the prospect of spine surgery, many patients consider seeking out a second opinion, but only a fraction follow through with that decision. It can be immensely beneficial to get a second opinion […]
What Are Some Red Flags When It Comes To Back Problems?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain is incredibly common, but certain symptoms suggest that you should be more proactive in seeking professional treatment. But what red flag symptoms should you be aware of when it comes to spine pain? In today’s blog, we take a closer look at some symptoms that suggest you should seek out a consultation with […]
How To Help Someone Recover After Emergency Back Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The majority of spine surgeries are elective, meaning that the patient and their support team have had weeks and months to prepare for the operation and the impending recovery. However, every day there are people who are involved in traumatic accidents that require emergency spine surgery. As you might imagine, these cases are a bit […]
Exploring 5 Common Causes Of Spinal Stenosis
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal stenosis is a medical condition that we have explored in-depth on the blog in the past, but since it’s such a common condition, we wanted to devote even more attention to the problem. As you may be aware, spinal stenosis involves the narrowing of the spinal space through which key spinal nerves pass. When […]
