“Slipped” Spinal Disc vs. Rhomboid Muscle Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The rhomboid muscles are composed of two large muscles in the back that connect the spinal cord to the shoulders. Sometimes patients with back pain, and the doctors treating those patients can have trouble identifying the correct source of the back pain. In this article, we are going to offer some tips for differentiating between […]
Can my Head be too Heavy for my Neck?
Category: Neck Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A human head typically weighs anywhere between 5 and 11 pounds. That doesn’t sound too heavy, until you consider the fact that you are carrying your head around with you constantly. Imagine holding a ten-pound weight all day every day – your arm might get a little tired. Thankfully, our neck provides enough support that […]
Cerebal Palsy & the Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Cerebal palsy affects hundreds of thousands of people in America. The disorder causes a loss of muscle control and can have a lot of associated conditions. Today we are going to look at cerebal palsy as it relates to conditions and injuries of the spine. This article will delve into the topic of how cerebal […]
Nerve Root Pain vs. Peripheral Neuropathy – How to Tell the Difference
Category: Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Many spine conditions present similar, seemingly identical symptoms. It is essential to narrow down the exact cause of your symptoms before moving forward with treatment. With that in mind, this article will discuss the similarities and differences between nerve root pain and peripheral neuropathy back pain. Peripheral Neuropathy Defined Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that […]
Ginger & Other Alternative Treatments for Spinal Nerve Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
There is no shortage of internet articles proclaiming the incredible pain reliving qualities of ginger, garlic, turmeric, and other home remedies. But these home treatments, while cheap and readily available, are usually not effective at treating serious spine conditions causing back pain. The topic of this article is ginger and other alternative treatment options for spinal […]
The Importance of Blood Sugar Levels after Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Blood sugar is absolutely essential to our ability to function and survive. When blood sugar levels increase significantly, a whole host of issues can result. Blood sugar is a big factor that your surgeon considers prior to your procedure. Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is essential to a successful spine surgery. In this article, we […]
Are Hammock Beds Bad for your Spine?
Category: Back Pain, Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Sleep is essential to a healthy back. A bad mattress, or sleeping in certain positions can result in back pain or make spine conditions even worse. We have talked about mattresses and the spine previously, but we have yet to touch on hammock beds. In this article we will talk about whether or not sleeping […]
What to do if Back Pain Persists after Injections
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
There are many different types of back pain injections, and each comes with its own pros and cons. For some patients, injections work great for reducing pain and improving functionality. Unfortunately for others, that’s not the case. Some patients undergo several pain injections with minimal results. In this blog, we will discuss what to do […]
