Spine Issues & MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
MS (Multiple Sclerosis) is an often-debilitating condition of the central nervous system that interrupts the signals sent from the brain to the rest of the body. In this article, we will discuss the potential spine issues that can occur in patients with MS (Multiple Sclerosis). Multiple Sclerosis Defined Multiple Sclerosis (MS for short) is a […]
What Causes Legs to Randomly “Give Out”
Category: Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Legs giving out randomly underneath you as you walk or run is cause for immediate medical concern. It’s causes are various, but it is almost always related to a nerve issue and should be treated right away. In this article we will discuss the spinal conditions and injuries that may lead to a patient’s legs […]
Recognizing & Treating Neuropathic Spine Pain
Category: Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain comes in many forms and is caused by numerous factors – from spinal cord injuries, to degenerative spinal vertebrae. We have discussed a lot of these previously, but have not yet touched on neuropathic spinal pain. In this blog we will explain neuropathic back pain and talk about how it differs from other […]
How to Control Back Pain while Waiting for a Diagnosis
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you have ever experienced back pain, you know that it can be absolutely unbearable. Patients who suffer from chronic pain will do almost anything to reduce the pain. However, you have to accurately diagnose the root cause of the pain before you start treatment. The downside is that diagnoses can take time. So what […]
Back Pain & Groin Pain – Causes and Treatments
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The groin is one of the most painful areas of the body, and groin pain can be the result of many factors. When groin pain occurs simultaneously with back pain, the cause likely originates in the spine. In this article, we are going to discuss back pain and groin pain. We will talk about […]
Will Sciatica Pain Heal by Itself?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We have talked about sciatica many times before on this site – its causes, risks, related conditions, and various treatment options. This article will tackle the following question from one of our readers: “Can sciatica heal on its own with enough time?” We will briefly outline the condition, and discuss whether or not you need […]
Back Pain Years after Spine Surgery
Category: Back Pain, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Many patients who undergo spine surgeries for bulging discs and pinched nerves report immediate pain relief. But what happens when pain recurs years after a procedure? In this article, we will discuss several things that can potentially go wrong and cause back pain years after a minimally invasive spinal surgery. What Can Go Wrong Years […]
Diet tips for Encouraging Bone Graft after Spine Fusion
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Bone grafts are common in spinal fusion surgery. During a typical spine fusion procedure, your spine surgeon will implement a bone graft in the affected areas of the spine in order to restrict movement and provide stability. To accomplish this, your surgeon will take a part of another bone (usually the hip) and affix it […]
