Ginger & Other Alternative Treatments for Spinal Nerve Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 31, 2015
There is no shortage of internet articles proclaiming the incredible pain reliving qualities of ginger, garlic, turmeric, and other home remedies. But these home treatments, while cheap and readily available, are usually not effective at treating serious spine conditions causing back pain. The topic of this article is ginger and other alternative treatment options for spinal […]
The Importance of Blood Sugar Levels after Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 27, 2015
Blood sugar is absolutely essential to our ability to function and survive. When blood sugar levels increase significantly, a whole host of issues can result. Blood sugar is a big factor that your surgeon considers prior to your procedure. Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is essential to a successful spine surgery. In this article, we […]
Are Hammock Beds Bad for your Spine?
Category: Back Pain, Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 26, 2015
Sleep is essential to a healthy back. A bad mattress, or sleeping in certain positions can result in back pain or make spine conditions even worse. We have talked about mattresses and the spine previously, but we have yet to touch on hammock beds. In this article we will talk about whether or not sleeping […]
What to do if Back Pain Persists after Injections
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 25, 2015
There are many different types of back pain injections, and each comes with its own pros and cons. For some patients, injections work great for reducing pain and improving functionality. Unfortunately for others, that’s not the case. Some patients undergo several pain injections with minimal results. In this blog, we will discuss what to do […]
False Positives & Spine Conditions
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 24, 2015
False positives are an unfortunate reality in the field of medicine. Medical scans and tests are not always foolproof, and sometimes test can return inaccurate results. This article will focus on the idea of false positives when it comes to spine conditions, injuries, and surgery. Most importantly, we will talk about what you can do […]
Back & Neck Pain after a Stroke
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 21, 2015
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted in some form. Many people know the typical warning signs of a stroke (slurred speech, weakness on one side of the body, etc.) but strokes can also cause pain in the neck and back. In this article we are going to discuss the potential […]
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 20, 2015
Hospital stays after surgery can be costly and burdensome for patients and hospital alike. While some surgical procedures require overnight stays for patient safety, most minimally invasive spine surgeries can be performed on an outpatient basis (in other words, with no overnight hospital stay). In this article, we are going to talk about the similarities […]
Cycling for Back Pain after Spine Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 19, 2015
Recovering from spine surgery takes some time and effort from the patient. To help your body’s natural healing process post-op it’s important to stay active and not just lay down on the couch all day. But there is also a balance that has to be struck between not enough activity and too much activity. Some […]
