Treating a Sequestered Spinal Disc Fragment
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 6, 2015
A sequestered disc fragment in the spine is a serious condition that can cause a lot of pain and even loss of feeling. In this article we are going to explain the causes of a sequestered spinal disc fragment, and talk about the various treatment options available for resolving this condition. What is a Sequestered […]
Is Spine Surgery a Guaranteed Solution?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 1, 2015
For some patients, spine surgery is seen as a last resort, while others view it as a cure all – the final solution to all their back pain issues. The truth is somewhere in between. In this article, we’ll discuss whether or not minimally invasive spine surgery can 100% guarantee pain relief. Guarantees & Spine Surgery […]
Does Blood Platelet Count Impact Spine Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 31, 2015
Platelets are little cells in our blood that help our body clot an open wound. Maintaining the right platelet levels is very important, especially when it comes to spine surgery. In this article, we are going to talk about a patient’s blood platelet count and what impact, if any, that can have on a minimally […]
What to Do if You’re Denied Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 30, 2015
A patient may be denied spine surgery for multiple reasons. But remember, surgery is just one of many treatment options. If surgery is not an option, there are plenty of non-surgical alternatives for reducing pain. In this article we will offer some advice for moving forward if you have been denied surgery. Why are Patients […]
Can Decompression Belts Reduce Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 25, 2015
Back pain is caused by a myriad of different factors, and treatment options are similarly numerous. You can get a massage, a steroid injection, or have surgery to correct your back pain. Previously we talked about back bracing when it comes to spine pain. Today, we’d like to focus on a specific type of belt […]
5 Tips for Running with Spinal Osteoarthritis
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 24, 2015
Spinal osteoarthritis can cause a lot of pain and discomfort, and reduce a person’s ability to move and exercise. But that shouldn’t completely prohibit you from running. Here are a few tips to help you run if you suffer from osteoarthritis of the spine. Stretch & Warm Up Don’t jump right into a long jog. […]
Foods that Increase & Decrease Inflammation after Spine Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 20, 2015
We have offered plenty of tips on how to quickly and effectively recovery after a minimally invasive spine surgery. However, we have not yet talked about post-op diet as it relates to inflammation in the joints. Inflammation around the surgical site is one of the leading causes of pain and discomfort in patients after spine […]
Leading an Active Lifestyle with Degenerative Disc Disease
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 19, 2015
Degenerative disc disease refers to the typical degradation of the spinal discs as a person gets older (in this regard, it’s not actually a disease). This article will discuss what causes spinal discs to degenerate, and offer some tips on living an active lifestyle if you suffer from degenerative disc disease. Degenerative Spinal Discs The […]
