3 Reasons You May Need Spinal Revision Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 26, 2016
Everyone expects surgery to address their injury or condition, but unfortunately not everyone experiences total relief after a spinal operation. Sometimes it’s because the stability of the hardware fails, while other times a condition simply returns after a period of time. Today, we look at three reasons while you may need revision surgery after an […]
5 Tips For Avoiding Spine Pain While Raking Leaves
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 22, 2016
The end of summer is right around the corner, and soon the trees will be changing colors and depositing leaves all over your yard. If you’re fortunate to have some picturesque trees in your yard, it also means you have task of regularly raking those leaves during the fall. Similar to our article on protecting […]
The Differences Between X-Ray, MRI & CT Scans For Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 21, 2016
Doctors and surgeons have numerous tools at their disposal to aid in the diagnosis stage of patient evaluation. Sometimes all it takes is a physical exam and an understanding of the patient’s medical history, while other times more advanced techniques are needed. Three diagnostic techniques that are often utilized when assessing spine pain are the […]
What Is a Facet Rhizotomy?
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 20, 2016
As we’ve discussed on the blog before, one of the conservative treatments we offer is a facet injection. These injections can provide temporary spine pain relief for a number of conditions. However, if a person is looking for a more permanent solution to their spine pain, and they are an ideal candidate, they may pursue […]
September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 19, 2016
An injury to your spinal cord can have lifelong consequences. According to statistics, every 48 minutes someone in the United States will become paralyzed due to a devastating spinal cord injury. Because of their frequency and their severity, it’s imperative that we work to find new solutions to treating and caring for spinal cord injuries. […]
Tips for Staying Comfortable After Spine Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 15, 2016
Dealing with a spinal condition can be painful and uncomfortable. Skilled surgeons are helping patients fix their nagging spine problems on a daily basis, but that transition from pain to comfort rarely occurs overnight. After surgery, it can be difficult to remain comfortable through all stages of your rehab. Today, we share some tips for […]
Inversion Therapy For Back Pain Relief
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 14, 2016
Inversion therapy is a somewhat controversial treatment technique that is supposed to provide spine pain relief by taking gravitational pressure off the nerve roots and discs in the spine. It also claims to work by increasing the space between vertebrae through spinal traction, but some people are concerned that the potential drawbacks outweigh the benefits. […]
The Link Between Spinal Deformities and Psychological Disorders
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 13, 2016
New findings from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York uncovered an interesting correlation between adult spinal deformities and the development of psychological disorders. According to researchers, more than 1 in 3 patients undergoing surgical treatment for adult spinal deformities in the US Nationwide Inpatient Sample had been coded with at least one psychological […]
