Balance Problems After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 15, 2016
Surgery takes a toll on your body, and everyone responds a little different to an operation. When the surgery occurs in an intricate location like your spine or spinal canal, sometimes signals in your body can get crisscrossed during the recovery process. In rare instances, some people report having minor to mild balance issues in […]
5 Spine Surgery Complications & Prevention Tips
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 11, 2016
Spine surgery is a delicate and intricate process that requires a skilled team of surgeons focused on every aspect of your care. As with any operation, complications are possible, but modern medicine is doing a better job of preventing these complications from arising. Today, we take a look at some of the more common complications […]
Depression Linked to Increased Likelihood of Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 9, 2016
New findings out of Australia suggest that individuals with depression are 60 percent more likely than the general population to develop low back pain during their lifetime. Researchers believe this is the first study that suggests depression itself may actually trigger the onset of back pain rather than an acute injury. For their study, researchers […]
The Benefits of Kinesio Taping the Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 8, 2016
Kinesio tape, or “K tape” as it’s more commonly referred to in the medical world, is a treatment device that was developed in the 1970’s as a new way to kickstart the body’s natural healing process. Oftentimes used during or after athletic activity, K tape is an elastic type of tape that mimics the thickness […]
4 Spine Conditions That Impact Dancers
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 4, 2016
Whether you’re a professional on Broadway or cheering on the local high school team on the Poms Squad, dancers have to be very flexible throughout their entire routine. While all that twisting, turning and bending is impressive, it also takes a heavy toll on your spine. Today, we’re going to take a look at some […]
Preventing Pressure Ulcers After a Spinal Cord Injury
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 3, 2016
A spinal cord injury can take you off your feet for weeks or even months, and while the rest can help your back recover, excessive time in bed or on the couch can leave you susceptible to other problems. Muscles can weaken from lack of activity, but another danger to keep an eye out for […]
The Difference in Back Pain Among Men and Women
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 2, 2016
Research out of Norway suggests that more women experience chronic lower back pain than men. According to researchers, the reasoning behind the differences in gender pain may have to do with a gene variation that is more often expressed in women. “In our study we were surprised to discovered that the same gene variant may actually […]
4 Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spinal Instrumentation
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 1, 2016
Doctors are getting better at spinal surgery each and every day. Not only are they able to access spinal areas with smaller incisions, but we’re also finding new types of hardware to help stabilize the spine. Spinal stabilization through instrumentation offers the patient numerous benefits. Today, we’re going to take a look at some of […]
