What’s Causing My Sharp Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Perhaps the most debilitating back pain is the type you could describe as sharp, shooting or intense. These strong sensations can stop us in our tracks and keep us from pursuing all of the activities we once loved. In order to effectively treat these sharp pain sensations, we first must understand the underlying cause. So […]
Avoid These 5 Treatments For Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Some medical treatments are better and more effective than others, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to back pain. And while there is no one-size-fits-all treatment that will always take care of your back issues, there are some treatments that you’ll want to avoid pursuing as a standalone option. Now that’s not to […]
How To Use A Warm Bath To Treat Your Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As we’ve talked about on the blog in the past, heat is a common technique used to treat a variety of ailments. Joint pain, muscle strains and even spinal conditions can respond well to heat treatment, and one of the easiest ways to expose your spine to warmth is by sliding into the bathtub. A […]
Early Signs Your Spine Surgery Was A Success
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We live in a world where we want to know information as soon as possible, which is why one of the most common questions we get after a procedure is in regards to whether or not the operation was a success. From a technical standpoint, we can tell you if the underlying issue was corrected […]
How To Keep Your Spine Healthy At The Office
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Millions of Americans work at a desk or behind a computer screen, and while it may not seem like the most physical job when compared to something like construction or working in a lumber mill, being relegated to an office chair for 8-10 hours a day can be extremely hard on your spine. You’ll want […]
Don’t Leave Your Spine Health Up To Luck
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
St. Patrick’s Day is on the horizon, and while luck may soon be in the air, there are a number of things that you shouldn’t leave up to chance. One of those things is your spine health. Some people can end up having a healthy spine through no real concentrated effort of their own, but […]
5 Common Post-Op Precautions After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A strong and healthy recovery after spine surgery doesn’t happen by chance. You’ll need to put in some work and follow certain precautions if you want to make great strides in your recovery and reduce your risk of a setback. But what types of precautions will you likely have to follow after back surgery? We […]
What Patients Can Do To Avoid Being Readmitted After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you’ve been discharged home after spine surgery, you hope that you won’t need to head back to the hospital or surgical center for anything other than a standard follow up appointment. Unfortunately, for a small minority of patients, they run into an issue during their recovery that leads to the need to be readmitted […]
