Buttock Pain when Sitting (aka “A Pain in the Butt”)
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 23, 2015
Buttock pain is (to lean into a cliché) a pain in the butt, particularly if the pain increases while sitting. Most people have no choice but to sit for a big chunk of the day – whether you work in an office or just want to sit down at home after work. We sit a […]
5 Common Spine Surgery Acronyms
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 21, 2015
Spine surgery is incredibly complex. As with any type of surgery, there are a number of acronyms for conditions, procedures, and treatments that spine surgeons use regularly. Unless you are a medical professional, these acronyms will likely be nothing more than jargon to you. In this article we are going to break down a few […]
Pros vs. Cons of Spine Neurostimulators
Category: Spine, Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 20, 2015
We have briefly touched on neurostimulators before. Here we want to dig a little deeper and talk about the benefits and downsides of neurostimulator technology. In this article we will discuss the pros and cons of neurostimulators for treating spine conditions and injuries. What is a Neurostimulator? A neurostimulator is a small device that is surgically […]
Back Pain from Abdominal Swelling & Gas
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 15, 2015
Everyone has experienced some form of abdominal swelling or gas in their lives. Depending on its cause, excess gas and swelling can result in back pain. Typically it’s no cause for alarm, but sometimes it may be indicative of a serious underlying condition. With that in mind, this article will focus on back pain due to […]
Types of Pain Medications & Addiction Levels
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 14, 2015
Prescription pain medications are commonly used to curb pain following a minimally invasive spine surgery. However, there is a reason these medications require a prescription – they are highly addictive. Addiction to pain meds is a rampant issue in the US. In this article we are going to talk about the most addictive pain medications […]
Arachnoiditis of the Spine – Causes & Treatments
Category: Nerves, Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 13, 2015
Though the name sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, Arachnoiditis is a very real spinal condition that can cause pain and other issues throughout a patient’s body. In this article, we will define arachnoiditis, discuss its causes, treatments, and how it relates to other conditions and injuries of the spine. What is […]
Can Back Pain Cause Toe Spasms?
Category: Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 10, 2015
Certain spinal conditions and injuries to the spine can cause pain and issues elsewhere in the body. Even though an injury is sustained to the spine, other body parts may be affected. In this blog we will talk about how back pain can impact other areas of the body. Specifically, whether or not back pain […]
How to Tell Back Muscle Pain from Disc Pain
Category: Back Pain, Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 7, 2015
Back pain is complex and sometimes difficult to accurately diagnose since there are so many potential causes of the pain itself. Two of the most common sources of back pain are spinal discs and the muscles in the back. In this article we will discuss the differences and similarities between spinal disc pain and muscle […]
