Obesity Complicates Lumbar Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 26, 2016
Obesity affects about 1 in 3 Americans, and the condition has been linked to a variety of health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. But obesity also has a big impact in the operating room. Not only does obesity contribute to a higher economic burden on the healthcare system, but it’s also […]
Infant Spine Development – From The “C” Curve to the “S” Curve
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 25, 2016
Everyone wants to give their newborn the best chance to grow into a physically healthy adult. Between prenatal vitamins and regular checkups, there are a number of ways to ensure your child’s development gets out on the right foot. One of the structures that undergoes the most change during your child’s first year is […]
4 Tips For Avoiding Spine Injuries At The Lake
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 21, 2016
The weather is warming up, and soon people will be flocking to Lake Harriet or hooking their boat up to the truck to head up to the cottage for the weekend. Few things beat a Saturday on the lake, but unfortunately, thousands of people end up in the emergency department or on the operating table […]
Mindfulness May Help Treat Some Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 20, 2016
Back pain is triggered by your brain’s response to firing neurons, so in essence, back pain really is “all in your head,” but a new study suggests that we may be able to train our brain to ignore some painful sensations in the spine. Mindfulness Study Although the study is relatively small in its size […]
4 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Spine Surgery Recovery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 19, 2016
Everyone wants to make a speedy recovery after spine surgery, but sometimes we do things that knowingly and unknowingly sabotage our chances of a quick rehabilitation. The problem is that most people are undergoing spine surgery for the first time, so they don’t know exactly what activities to participate in and what they should avoid. […]
What is Cervical Spinal Stenosis?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 18, 2016
Cervical spinal stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal in your neck begins to narrow. The spinal canal is home to the spinal cord, which is a collection of nerves that run from your lower back to your brain. These nerves are essential to normal function, as they allow us to feel sensations, to […]
5 Tips to Prevent Back Pain When Gardening
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 14, 2016
Spring is here, and that means it’s time to get outside and plant some new vegetation in your garden or alongside your house. Gardening can be a relaxing hobby to increase the aesthetic view of your home or to harvest some home-grown vegetables, but it can also take a heavy toll on your spine. Today, […]
The Difference Between Tailbone Bruises & Fractures
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 13, 2016
We’ve all slipped and landed hard on our behinds at some point in our lives. Whether you missed a step walking down the stairs or you slipped on a patch of ice during a cold Minnesota winter, you know what it’s like to end up on your tailbone. Thankfully you have some natural padding down […]
