5 Ways to Deal with Back Pain in College
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 3, 2015
College can be a great time in a person’s life where they dive into their passions and meet a whole new group of people, but it can be tough to grow both academically and socially if you’re plagued by back pain. From walking long distances to class to spending hours hunched over textbooks, your back […]
What is a Stinger Injury in the Spine?
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 2, 2015
Stinger injuries – not the ones caused by bees or wasps – are categorized by nerve damage to the neck or shoulder. You may have heard the term in other forms, as the injury is sometimes classified as a burner or a nerve pinch injury. Regardless of how it’s termed, stinger injuries can cause big […]
5 Tips to Prevent Back Pain While Ice Skating
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 1, 2015
The temperatures continue to drop here in Minnesota, and soon enough our beloved lakes are going to be coated with a thick sheet of ice. The pontoons have been docked until next year, but winter means it’s time for pond hockey and ice skating. Lacing up your skates and hitting the ice is very popular […]
Which Sports Are Responsible For The Most Spine Injuries in Minnesota?
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 30, 2015
High-impact car accidents are the most common cause of severe spinal cord injuries in Minnesota, but sometimes they occur during athletic activity. Tweaking a muscle in your back or suffering a pinched nerve can happen in any sport, but severe spinal cord injuries occur at a much less frequent rate. But which sports are the […]
5 Signs Your Spine is Out of Alignment
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 25, 2015
Your back is a complex structure, and even the tiniest of problems can eventually lead to big issues. It may not seem like a big deal at first, but if you ignore a small issue or try to compensate for pain, you’re never going to rid yourself of the root problem. That said, aside from […]
3 Tips to Avoid Thanksgiving Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 24, 2015
Thanksgiving is almost here, and while it can be fun to reconnect with family members over a good meal, the holidays always put extra stress on our backs. From long car trips to hours in the kitchen, your back takes a beating on Thanksgiving. Here are some tips to help keep back pain at bay […]
3 Great Ways To Exercise with Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 23, 2015
We commonly preach that exercise and stretching can help prevent back pain, but that’s easier said than done if pain makes movement difficult. Obviously intense workouts or very physical exercises can actually do more harm than good, but there are some exercises that can strengthen your back without overloading it. In this blog, we share […]
Obesity Can Complicate Lumbar Fusion Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 19, 2015
We know that obesity can lead to a host of health problems, but new research out of Cooper University suggests that it can also increase a person’s risk of complications during lumbar surgery. Considering the fact that upwards of 90 percent of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their life, and the […]
