3 Tips to Avoid Thanksgiving Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Thanksgiving is almost here, and while it can be fun to reconnect with family members over a good meal, the holidays always put extra stress on our backs. From long car trips to hours in the kitchen, your back takes a beating on Thanksgiving. Here are some tips to help keep back pain at bay […]
3 Great Ways To Exercise with Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We commonly preach that exercise and stretching can help prevent back pain, but that’s easier said than done if pain makes movement difficult. Obviously intense workouts or very physical exercises can actually do more harm than good, but there are some exercises that can strengthen your back without overloading it. In this blog, we share […]
Obesity Can Complicate Lumbar Fusion Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We know that obesity can lead to a host of health problems, but new research out of Cooper University suggests that it can also increase a person’s risk of complications during lumbar surgery. Considering the fact that upwards of 90 percent of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their life, and the […]
4 Tips For Increasing Your Neck’s Range of Motion
Category: Neck Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Dealing with a stiff neck can complicate everyday activities. Sometimes a stiff neck is more problematic in the morning, while other times it is exacerbated by activity. Regardless of why it sets in, we’ve compiled some tips that will help alleviate the stiffness by increasing your neck’s range of motion. Here are four helpful tips […]
Text Neck May Be Causing Your Back & Neck Pain
Category: Neck Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
In today’s ever-connected world, it’s not uncommon to see teens and adults buried in their cell phone when they are on the bus, at the office or even when they’re walking down the street. Cell phones and tablets have made it easier to connect with friends or send emails on the go, but they are […]
Tips for Managing Back Pain at Night
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Between the stresses of work and a busy family life, sleep doesn’t always come easy, and that’s especially true for people who suffer from back pain. Shooting or pulsing pain in your spine can make it extremely difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep, but there are a few steps you can take to put […]
Is a Back Issue Causing My Arm Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your spinal cord acts as the central highway to send and receive signals throughout your body, so it’s easy to see why a back problem can impact these nerves and cause issues in other areas of your body. One such area that can be affected by a back injury is your arms. Today, we take […]
3 Notes on Spine Care For Veterans
Category: Back Pain, Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Happy Veteran’s Day, and thank you to all the veterans who have served this great country. Being in the service is physically demanding, and even if members finish their service with a clean bill of health, all those day in boots and gear can take a toll on you later in life. Many veterans deal […]
