June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month
Category: Scoliosis | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 27, 2016
Summer is in full swing, and although the month of June is coming to a close, we want to take a moment and recognize that June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month. As we’ve explained in related blogs, scoliosis is a horizontal curvature of the spine that typically occurs during puberty but can also occur […]
Treating Thoracic Spinal Disc Herniations
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 23, 2016
Up to 15 percent of Americans will experience a herniated disc in their thoracic spine at some point in their life, although not everyone will experience symptoms. If you do experience issues related to a herniated disc in your thoracic spine, you’re probably looking for answers. Today, we take a look at the causes, […]
The Link Between Scoliosis & Spinal Fluid Flow
Category: Scoliosis | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 22, 2016
A new study suggests that irregular spinal fluid flow throughout the spinal column could be linked to a type of scoliosis that can affect humans during their early years. Zebrafish To uncover the link, researchers at the University of Princeton studied the effects of gene mutations in zebrafish. The same type of mutations are present […]
5 Nonsurgical Treatments For Minor Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 21, 2016
More than 90 percent of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their life. For some, this back pain will be the result of overexertion or a tweaked muscle, while others will suffer more serious spine injuries. Thankfully, most injuries or spinal conditions, at least at the outset, are minor and can be […]
Could Facebook Aid in Back Pain Treatment?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 20, 2016
More than 80 percent of American adults who use the internet have a Facebook account, so it’s no surprise that advertising on the social media site is in high demand. While the vast majority of adults have a Facebook account, the social media site also tends to cater to a younger crowd compared to traditional […]
Returning To Work After Neck or Spine Surgery
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 16, 2016
One of the most frequent questions we receive during a spine surgery consultation is “when can I return to work after surgery?” That question is dependent on the type of surgery you’re having and the line of work you’re in. Returning to work after spine surgery isn’t as easy as simply picking up where you […]
Why Do I Have Lower Back Pain Without Injury?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 15, 2016
Back pain is one of the trickier problems to diagnose on your own. Unlike other areas of your body, spine pain isn’t always caused by an acute injury. Oftentimes foot pain can be traced back to a time when you stubbed your toe or rolled your ankle, but spine pain can seemingly come out […]
4 Common Spinal Deformities & Treatments
Category: Scoliosis | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 14, 2016
A lot of different issues can arise in your spine. Your spine can curve abnormally, and when it does it can develop a hunchback (kyphosis), swayback (lordosis), rotate and curve (scoliosis). Today, we look at four common spinal deformities and their treatments. Although we’re classifying these as some of the more common spinal conditions, in the […]
