Tiger Woods To Miss U.S. Open Because Of Back Pain
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 13, 2016
Another golf major tournament will get under way this week, and again the field will be missing one of the game’s biggest stars. Tiger Woods announced late last week that his back is still not healthy enough to allow him to compete in the U.S. Open. “While I continue to work hard on getting healthy, […]
3 Tips For Optimal Cervical Spine Health When Cycling
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 9, 2016
In a recent poll of more than 500 recreational cyclists, the number one response when asked about their aches and pains was cervical spine pain. Located in your neck, the cervical portion of your spine bears the brunt of the weight of your head when you lean forward, which can be a common position for […]
Spinal Hydromyelia – Abnormal Spinal Widening
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 8, 2016
Your spine is a structure that works best when each of its parts have enough space. If spinal openings shrink or a nerve gets impinged, problems can occur. That being said, issues can also develop if there is too much excess space in your spine. One such condition is called hydromyelia. Hydromyelia is characterized […]
Does High BMI Increase the Need For Revision After A Discectomy?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 7, 2016
The goal of spinal surgery is to preserve function at the patient’s current level and improve function over time. Unfortunately, some surgeries fail and revisions are necessary. Doctors are getting better at predicting which conditions may make a person more likely to need a second operation. Targeting specific conditions with known outcomes can lend itself […]
Could Marital Arguments Lead To Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 6, 2016
You’ve probably heard that getting angry can cause your blood pressure to increase, but can other emotions cause harmful effects inside our bodies? Researchers at Northwestern University recently put that theory to the test. The Study For their study, researchers examined 20 years of data on married couples, controlling for factors such as age, exercise, […]
Hips & Spines – How Pain is Related
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 3, 2016
A lot of conditions in the human body are interrelated or caused by other health problems. An example of this is explained how low levels of fluid in your spine (the thecal sac) can cause migraines. A similar correlation can be made between your spine and your hips. Oftentimes the two go hand in hand, and it can be difficult […]
7 Common Treatments For Spine Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 2, 2016
Back pain is a complex problem, so it should come as no surprise that there are a number of different types of treatment. The type of treatment you receive is dependent on your injury, but today we wanted to run through seven common treatment techniques so you can get a better understanding of what your rehab schedule may look like […]
The Treatment of Spinal Osteosaracomas
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 1, 2016
Osteosarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in a person’s bones. This can be problematic for a number of reasons. Not only do bones provide essential functions like organ protection and stability, but they also help create new blood cells. Red cells, white cells and platelets are all produced in your bone marrow, so […]
