How To Prevent Back Pain While Flying
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The holidays are right around the corner, and millions of people use the season to visit family members or jet off to a tropical location. A little time away from home can be just what the doctor ordered, unless of course your back pain flares up and ruins your trip. We’ve already discussed how you […]
5 Tips to Choose the Right Spine Surgeon For Your Operation
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgeons | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
When you’re in the market for a new car, you do plenty of research before your sign your name on the dotted line. You visit a few dealerships, talk to the bank, research brands and prices online and speak with your friends and family about their experiences before sitting down and making an informed decision. […]
6 Tips to Prevent Backpack Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain can affect people of all ages, including kids. In fact, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 5,400 children were treated in emergency rooms in 2013 from what the ER classified as “backpack-related injuries.” It’s really not that surprising when you consider the logistics of the issue. Children are in […]
5 Ways to Deal with Back Pain in College
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
College can be a great time in a person’s life where they dive into their passions and meet a whole new group of people, but it can be tough to grow both academically and socially if you’re plagued by back pain. From walking long distances to class to spending hours hunched over textbooks, your back […]
What is a Stinger Injury in the Spine?
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Stinger injuries – not the ones caused by bees or wasps – are categorized by nerve damage to the neck or shoulder. You may have heard the term in other forms, as the injury is sometimes classified as a burner or a nerve pinch injury. Regardless of how it’s termed, stinger injuries can cause big […]
5 Tips to Prevent Back Pain While Ice Skating
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The temperatures continue to drop here in Minnesota, and soon enough our beloved lakes are going to be coated with a thick sheet of ice. The pontoons have been docked until next year, but winter means it’s time for pond hockey and ice skating. Lacing up your skates and hitting the ice is very popular […]
Which Sports Are Responsible For The Most Spine Injuries in Minnesota?
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
High-impact car accidents are the most common cause of severe spinal cord injuries in Minnesota, but sometimes they occur during athletic activity. Tweaking a muscle in your back or suffering a pinched nerve can happen in any sport, but severe spinal cord injuries occur at a much less frequent rate. But which sports are the […]
5 Signs Your Spine is Out of Alignment
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your back is a complex structure, and even the tiniest of problems can eventually lead to big issues. It may not seem like a big deal at first, but if you ignore a small issue or try to compensate for pain, you’re never going to rid yourself of the root problem. That said, aside from […]
