Spinal Ependymoma Tumor: Causes & Treatment
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 24, 2016
A spinal ependymoma is the medical term for a certain type of tumor that develops in the spinal cord. They make up about 15 percent of all spinal tumors, and they are most common in the intramedullary neoplasm in adults. This means that the tumor develops inside the spinal cord tissue itself, as opposed to […]
4 Problems in Other Areas Of Your Body That Cause Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 23, 2016
The vast majority of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives, but that doesn’t mean the pain is always caused by a problem in your spine. Sometimes the reason a problem developed in your spine is because of an issue in another part of your body. Today, we take a look […]
Smoking Worsens Degenerative Disc Disease In Your Cervical Spine
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 22, 2016
You’ve probably heard that smoking is bad for you ever since you took your first health class in grade school, and new research is only adding to the list of reasons why you shouldn’t light up. According to findings presented at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, smoking has been linked to worsening degenerative […]
Repetitive Strain Injuries of the Spine
Category: Spinal Cord Injury, Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 18, 2016
Back injuries generally occur in one of two ways. Acute injuries occur in situations like car crashes and athletic activity, but oftentimes most people end up in the doctor’s office because they overstressed their spine through everyday activities. This type of injury is classified as a Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). Today, we take a closer […]
Are Massages Beneficial For Spine Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 17, 2016
Were you lucky enough to get a gift certificate for a massage from your significant other or a secret admirer this Valentine’s Day? Massages can be a great source of relaxation and stress relief, but they can also be beneficial if you are dealing with spine pain. Today, we take a closer look at why […]
What To Expect During a Spine Exam
Category: Procedures, Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 16, 2016
If you’ve suffered an acute spine injury or just noticed that your back has begun to hurt more frequently, you should consider making an appointment with a certified spine specialist. Considering that more than 90 percent of Americans will experience back pain at some stage in their life, odds are you’ll end up in front […]
Balance Problems After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 15, 2016
Surgery takes a toll on your body, and everyone responds a little different to an operation. When the surgery occurs in an intricate location like your spine or spinal canal, sometimes signals in your body can get crisscrossed during the recovery process. In rare instances, some people report having minor to mild balance issues in […]
5 Spine Surgery Complications & Prevention Tips
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 11, 2016
Spine surgery is a delicate and intricate process that requires a skilled team of surgeons focused on every aspect of your care. As with any operation, complications are possible, but modern medicine is doing a better job of preventing these complications from arising. Today, we take a look at some of the more common complications […]
