4 Ways Spine Pain Can Cause Injuries In Other Areas Of Your Body
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 8, 2016
Earlier this year we wrote a blog post titled 4 Problems in Other Areas of Your Body That Cause Spine Pain. Problems in other areas of the body can certainly cause spine pain, but those pain pathways are also a two way street. Because of this, we decided that we’d share four ways your spine […]
Tiger Woods Says Spine Pain Is Behind Him, Plans To Play In December
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 7, 2016
Tiger Woods has announced that he will return to competitive golf next month in a tournament that he hosts in the Bahamas. Golf fans have been waiting to see when Tiger Woods may make a return to the course, as the 14-time major champion hasn’t played on the professional circuit since August of 2015. As […]
5 Reasons Why Your Back Hurts In The Morning
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 3, 2016
It’s great to wake up feeling refreshed after a restful night of sleep, but not everyone wakes up pain-free. Some people experience spine pain first thing in the morning, and they often ask me what’s causing this early morning pain. Today, we share five reasons why you might be experiencing spine pain in the morning. […]
5 Ways To Protect Your Spine During A Workout
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 2, 2016
We don’t often think about our spines when we’re working out. Instead, we’re usually thinking about bulking up our biceps, making our abs flatter or blasting our calves. However, if you ignore your spine or work out improperly, you’ll be feeling it in your back the next day. Today, we’re going to share five ways […]
Opioids Can Cause Worry And No Relief For Low Back Pain Sufferers
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 1, 2016
Millions of people suffer from chronic low back pain. Because every person is different and the root cause of pain varies from person to person, there’s no straightforward way of treating chronic low back pain. Opioids and pain relievers can certainly help some patients experience mild temporary relief, but new research suggests that oftentimes it […]
What Astronauts Can Teach Us About Spine Health
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 31, 2016
The vast majority of us will never have to worry about the effects of long-term zero gravity on our spines. However, astronauts returning from space have a higher rate of spine pain than the average individual. Why is that? You’d think that since there’s less stress on your spine in a micro-gravity environment that your […]
The Basics Of Spinal Decompression Therapy
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 27, 2016
Spinal decompression therapy is a manipulation technique designed to minimize pressure or discomfort at a certain level of your spine. Oftentimes the technique is used to provide relief for disc issues, be it a bulging, herniated or degenerative disc. Today, we take a closer look at the technique and how it works. How Spinal Decompression […]
How To Prevent Scar Tissue Development After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 26, 2016
Scar tissue is part of your body’s natural reaction to trauma. The soft tissues in our bodies are made of collagen, and when trauma damages these tissues, scar tissue forms in order to help repair the tissue. This fibrous tissue bands to the damaged soft tissues in order to draw the damaged fibers back together, […]
