4 Conditions That May Cause Spine Swelling
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 17, 2016
Spinal swelling can make movement painful, and it’s not always easy to pinpoint exactly what’s going on in your back. Inflammation and swelling are common symptoms of a number of different spine conditions, but you’ll want to visit a back specialist to rule out these four conditions if swelling persists for more than a day […]
The Different Types Of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 12, 2016
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic condition that affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, impacting the way a person moves, eats and breathes. The disease is caused by a mutation of the survival motor neuron gene 1 (SMN1). This genetic defect is a cause of death among infants. There are a […]
The Benefits of Aqua Therapy For Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 11, 2016
As we’ve explained on the blog before, exercise is crucial if you want to keep your spine in optimal shape or help it recover after an injury or operation. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done, especially if the physical stress of movement is painful on your body. When this occurs, aqua therapy is an alternate […]
Treating Headaches After Spinal Injections
Category: Injections, Procedures | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 10, 2016
If you are dealing with headaches or migraine-like symptoms within a few days of undergoing a procedure on your neck or spine, there’s a chance you’re dealing with a spinal headache. These headaches are caused by the loss of pressure by the cerebral spinal fluid on the brain and spinal cord. The reason this pressure […]
Examining Brachial Plexus Neck Injuries
Category: Neck Pain, Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 5, 2016
A brachial plexus injury is an injury to a nerve in the neck and shoulder area. Brachial plexus injuries actually go by a number of different names, as sometimes they are called stingers or burners. These nerve injuries are most common during contact sports or during automobile accidents. Today, we take a closer look at […]
Traveling on an Airplane with Spine Pain
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 4, 2016
Whether you need to fly across the country for work or you’re jet setting down south for a week in the sun, our lives often require us to spend a few hours on an airplane. Some people love flying, but anyone who has to live with chronic or frequent bouts of back pain will tell […]
The Psychological Effects of Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 3, 2016
Anyone who has experienced chronic back or neck pain knows that the daily battle isn’t just physical. Sure, the physical pain is the most obvious hurdle, but there are many other issues at play. There’s a whole psychological aspect to pain that often gets overlooked or missed entirely. Today, we’re going to take a closer […]
Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options For Spinal Synovial Cysts
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 2, 2016
A synovial cyst is a rare growth that occurs as a result of degeneration in the spine. Because these fluid filled sacs develop in areas where spinal degeneration has occurred, they often don’t appear in patients under the age of 40. The cysts can expand and put pressure on different spinal structures, leading to pain […]
