What Does Multilevel Degenerative Disc Disease Mean?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 12, 2016
Despite its ominous sounding name, degenerative disc disease is a natural process that occurs in the majority of individuals as we age. In fact, degenerative disc disease is actually more of a condition than a traditional disease. The “disease” is nothing more than the gradual deterioration and thinning of the shock-absorbing intervertebral discs in the […]
What is an Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion Procedure?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 11, 2016
An Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) is a procedure that removes a herniated or degenerative disc from the cervical (neck) region of the spine. The goal is to provide pain relief and improve mobility in the spine. A discectomy can be performed in any region of the spine, but today we’re going to focus […]
Newer Cars May Be Putting Your Spine At Greater Risk For Injury
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 7, 2016
The headline of this blog post may sound counter-intuitive, as newer cars are always being touted as having “next gen safety features” or being “the safest cars on the market,” but new research suggests newer cars may actually be putting your spine at greater risk for injury. This isn’t to say that newer cars aren’t […]
Tiger Woods Still Dealing With Aching Back, Will Skip Masters
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 6, 2016
Golf’s most prestigious event will go forward without its most iconic golfer, as Tiger Woods announced over the weekend that he would be skipping The Masters in an effort to ensure his spine is at its healthiest when he returns to the course. Woods held out hope that he would be able to return to […]
5 Tips To Prevent Spine Pain For Truck & Semi Drivers
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 5, 2016
Truck and semi drivers often drive long hours or through the night to get their fleet to the destination on time. Their job can take them to some pretty interesting destinations, but it can also take a severe toll on their spine. You may be confined to a desk at your job, but at least […]
What is a Lumbar Foraminotomy?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 31, 2016
A lumbar foraminotomy is a surgical procedure performed to increase the area or space around one or more of the neural foramina of the lumbar region. The goal of the procedure is to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves in the area. A person may need a lumbar foraminotomy operation for a number of reasons, […]
Should I Get A Second Opinion Before Spinal Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 29, 2016
You’ve probably heard the expression “two heads are better than one,” and while it’s often true that two people can typically come up with better solutions to a problem than one person, it’s simply unreasonable to think that you’re always going to get multiple opinions before making every decision. You may ask a co-worker in […]
How High Heels Can Impact Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 28, 2016
High heels may be the most fashionable footwear on the market, but they can also do a number on your back. We’re not here to tell you never to wear heels, but we want to explain what heels can do to your spine so you’ll consider wearing them in moderation. So without further ado, here’s […]
