Middle Back Pain Oftentimes Tied To Heavy Electronics Use
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Smartphones and tablets make it easier for children and teens to have access to countless books, movies and educational materials at the touch of a button, but excessive screen time can be harmful to more than just their brain. According to research out of Brazil, heavy screen use in children and teens may lead to […]
What to Do if Your Back Hurts When Bending Over
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you’re reluctant to bend over and pick something off the ground or to perform a task like putting your socks on, you’re not alone. Countless Americans have issues with their back that makes bending over uncomfortable or downright painful. But what is going on in your spine to cause this discomfort, and more importantly, […]
Preventing Back Pain When Training For A Triathlon
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
You need to be in incredibly good shape to finish a triathlon, but that doesn’t mean that triathletes are immune from pain and injury. Your whole body will feel the effects of training and raceday, and one of the more common locations for discomfort to develop is in your spine. We don’t want your training […]
What’s The Fastest Way To Relieve Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
It would be great if there was some miracle cure for back pain, but there’s no magic pill that you can take that will solve the root cause of your discomfort. That said, there are treatments that can get you back to a pain-free way of living sooner than others. In today’s blog, we take […]
How To Reduce Your Risk Of A Spinal Fusion Non-Union
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
During a spinal fusion procedure, the surgeon will typically use a bone graft or similar method to fuse two adjacent vertebrae together. This process helps to limit mobility at a specific spinal section, but the fusion doesn’t happen completely during the surgical procedure. In fact, it can take years for the bones to fully fuse […]
What’s Causing My Dull Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain can come in many different forms, and one of the most common types of pain that patients describe to us is dull, chronic pain. Dull back pain may not seem as serious as sharp or shooting pain, but it certainly shouldn’t be ignored. Left untreated, and it’s very likely that your dull back […]
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 […]
