The Benefits & Drawbacks of Back Braces
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Although physical therapy and surgery generally do a better job of addressing the underlying cause of back pain, back braces are sometimes beneficial for managing and treating symptoms. Back braces are usually reserved for patients whose back pain is a result of a structural or mechanical issue, not because of a pinched nerve, strained muscle, […]
4 Tips for Weight Lifting After a Back Injury
Category: Back Pain, Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back injuries can force you off your feet for a few days, and avoiding physical activity can be difficult if you like to hit the gym 3-4 times a week. We’ve explained how physical activity can be help spur recovery after a back injury, but if you try to do too much too soon, you […]
3 New Year’s Resolutions For Back Pain Sufferers
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you’re a person who makes New Year’s resolutions, odds are you have at least one health-orientated resolution for 2016. You’re not alone, because health-related resolutions are the most common resolutions that people make this time of year. Making your health a priority is a great way to look and feel healthy, but that can […]
5 Life Events That Contribute To Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Almost everyone will experience back pain at some point in their life, but some life events can lead to earlier onset of pain. From acute injuries to events that change your body’s internal structure, here’s a look at five life events that can lead to problematic back pain. These five actions can lead to the spine […]
Intercoastal Neuralgia Causes & Treatment Options
Category: Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Intercoastal Neuralgia is a rare condition that affects the nerves between a person’s rib cage. The intercoastal nerves lie between your ribs, and they can be damaged by compression in the thoracic or abdominal area of your body. Today, we explain exactly how this condition can set in, and how a spine surgeon can treat […]
My Back Hurts When I’m Breathing – What’s Causing Your Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Breathing is essential to life, so it can be a major problem if you’re experiencing chest and back pain with each breath. Sometimes the pain is caused by a minor strain, while other times it could be a sign of a major medical issue. Today, we’re going to examine some of the reasons why you’re […]
How Surgeons Predict Complication Likelihood After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A new study using data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project showcased how surgeons can use risk-modeling guidelines to predict a person’s likelihood of complications after spine surgery. For the study, researchers examined data from more than 22,300 spine surgeries. Patients were evaluated for 20 risk factors that health experts […]
What is Microdiscectomy Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your back is a complex structure, so it’s no surprise that there are a host of different procedures that can be performed to alleviate back pain. There’s spinal fusion, disc replacement, cortisone injections, osteophyte removal, nerve debridement and microdiscectomy operations. We’ve talked about a lot of those procedures in depth on our blog before, and […]
