What is Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 14, 2016
Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension (SIH) is a condition categorized by low spinal fluid pressure in the back and brain. Oftentimes the condition is due to a spinal fluid leak, but the condition can be brought on by other issues. We discuss those issues, as well as the symptoms and treatment options of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension in […]
Ulnar Nerve Root Compression Symptoms & Treatments
Category: Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 13, 2016
You might not be very familiar with your ulnar nerve, but if you’ve ever felt that tingling sensation that occurs when you strike your funny bone, you’ve already become acquainted with the nerve! Interestingly, the ulnar nerve is the largest nerve in the body that has an unprotected spot, which is in your elbow. The […]
Pressure Sores After a Back Injury
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 12, 2016
Sometimes after a person suffers a back injury, all the focus and attention goes to the injury itself, which can leave a person susceptible to related injuries. One such injury that can be the direct result of a spine injury is a pressure sore. These injuries to the skin and tissue can be sources of […]
What is Cervical Laminoplasty Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 11, 2016
Many spine surgeries focus on alleviating pressure or decompressing areas of your spine, and a laminoplasty operation is no different. The goal of a laminoplasty is to relieve pressure on the spinal cord. This pressure can be caused by a host of issues, from degenerative changes and arthritis to bone spurs and disc herniations. When the […]
The Importance of Spine Care As We Age
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 7, 2016
Our bodies naturally begin to break down as we age, and our spine is no different. Degenerative disc disease is rather common as we push into our 60’s and 70’s, as our spine has been subjected to decades of repetitive stress. We can’t do all the things we used to take for granted, but we […]
The Benefits & Drawbacks of Back Braces
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 6, 2016
Although physical therapy and surgery generally do a better job of addressing the underlying cause of back pain, back braces are sometimes beneficial for managing and treating symptoms. Back braces are usually reserved for patients whose back pain is a result of a structural or mechanical issue, not because of a pinched nerve, strained muscle, […]
4 Tips for Weight Lifting After a Back Injury
Category: Back Pain, Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 5, 2016
Back injuries can force you off your feet for a few days, and avoiding physical activity can be difficult if you like to hit the gym 3-4 times a week. We’ve explained how physical activity can be help spur recovery after a back injury, but if you try to do too much too soon, you […]
3 New Year’s Resolutions For Back Pain Sufferers
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 4, 2016
If you’re a person who makes New Year’s resolutions, odds are you have at least one health-orientated resolution for 2016. You’re not alone, because health-related resolutions are the most common resolutions that people make this time of year. Making your health a priority is a great way to look and feel healthy, but that can […]
