Pressure Sores After a Back Injury
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 12, 2016
Sometimes after a person suffers a back injury, all the focus and attention goes to the injury itself, which can leave a person susceptible to related injuries. One such injury that can be the direct result of a spine injury is a pressure sore. These injuries to the skin and tissue can be sources of […]
What is Cervical Laminoplasty Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 11, 2016
Many spine surgeries focus on alleviating pressure or decompressing areas of your spine, and a laminoplasty operation is no different. The goal of a laminoplasty is to relieve pressure on the spinal cord. This pressure can be caused by a host of issues, from degenerative changes and arthritis to bone spurs and disc herniations. When the […]
The Importance of Spine Care As We Age
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 7, 2016
Our bodies naturally begin to break down as we age, and our spine is no different. Degenerative disc disease is rather common as we push into our 60’s and 70’s, as our spine has been subjected to decades of repetitive stress. We can’t do all the things we used to take for granted, but we […]
The Benefits & Drawbacks of Back Braces
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 6, 2016
Although physical therapy and surgery generally do a better job of addressing the underlying cause of back pain, back braces are sometimes beneficial for managing and treating symptoms. Back braces are usually reserved for patients whose back pain is a result of a structural or mechanical issue, not because of a pinched nerve, strained muscle, […]
4 Tips for Weight Lifting After a Back Injury
Category: Back Pain, Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 5, 2016
Back injuries can force you off your feet for a few days, and avoiding physical activity can be difficult if you like to hit the gym 3-4 times a week. We’ve explained how physical activity can be help spur recovery after a back injury, but if you try to do too much too soon, you […]
3 New Year’s Resolutions For Back Pain Sufferers
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 4, 2016
If you’re a person who makes New Year’s resolutions, odds are you have at least one health-orientated resolution for 2016. You’re not alone, because health-related resolutions are the most common resolutions that people make this time of year. Making your health a priority is a great way to look and feel healthy, but that can […]
5 Life Events That Contribute To Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 31, 2015
Almost everyone will experience back pain at some point in their life, but some life events can lead to earlier onset of pain. From acute injuries to events that change your body’s internal structure, here’s a look at five life events that can lead to problematic back pain. These five actions can lead to the spine […]
Intercoastal Neuralgia Causes & Treatment Options
Category: Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 30, 2015
Intercoastal Neuralgia is a rare condition that affects the nerves between a person’s rib cage. The intercoastal nerves lie between your ribs, and they can be damaged by compression in the thoracic or abdominal area of your body. Today, we explain exactly how this condition can set in, and how a spine surgeon can treat […]
