5 Spine Tips For Spring Cleaning
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 10, 2016
Spring is right around the corner, and that means it’s almost time to clean out the garage and areas of the house that have become a little cluttered during the cold winter months. Spring cleaning can be a fun and liberating experience, but not if you aggravate something in your back. To help prevent back […]
Snail Venom Helping Patients With Spine Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 9, 2016
Snails may be slow, but their venom appears to be fast-acting for some patients with spine pain. Researchers have been looking at animal venom for some time as a way to control pain, from snakes to spiders, but it’s actually snail venom that’s leading the way. In fact, there’s already a drug created using the venom, […]
What is Radiculitis & How is it Treated?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 8, 2016
Last week, we wrote a blog post where we described how steroid injections could help patients with radiculitis. We kind of glossed over the condition in the article, so we wanted to loop back and dive deeper into radiculitis. Below, we take a look at some of the causes, symptoms and treatment options for radiculitis. […]
5 Items That Simplify Life After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 3, 2016
Not too long ago, we shared a post detailing how to prepare for life after spine surgery. That post described a lot things you could do before your operation that would simplify your life after surgery, like preparing meals, bringing work home, scheduling rides for your kids, etc. Those are all great actions you can […]
Spinal Stimulation Grant Awarded To Twin Cities Researchers
Category: Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 2, 2016
Spinal stimulation is a relatively new treatment method that is being championed by some as the next big breakthrough in spinal care. And if researchers have it their way, the next big advancement in our understanding of the treatment will come out of our own backyard. That’s because a recent state grant to study epidural […]
Steroid Injections Could Cut Costs For Patients With Back Pain
Category: Back Pain, Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 1, 2016
New research suggests that epidural steroid injections could help cut medical spending by nearly 20 percent in some patients with lower back pain. The findings presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine 2016 Annual Meeting show that steroid injections, which can decrease pain and disability for some low back conditions, have been associated with […]
5 Healthy Habits To Consider After Spine Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 29, 2016
Caring for your spine doesn’t end the moment you walk out of the surgical center after your operation. Depending on your operation, you may have days or weeks of physical therapy and rehabilitation ahead of you, and you’re going to want to put your body in the best position to successfully heal. In order to […]
The Average Chronic Back Pain Sufferer in America
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 25, 2016
A recent study published on SpineUniverse.com took a closer look at some of the demographic information of chronic back pain sufferers across America in an effort to paint a picture of the average chronic spine pain sufferer. Today, we delve into the study data, and we look at how these individuals are attempting to manage […]
