4 Unique Threats To A Woman’s Spine
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain is a common issue in both men and women, but there are some threats to a person’s spine health that are more specific to one sex. When it comes to their back health, women face a number of unique challenges on the road to a strong and healthy spine. In today’s blog, we […]
5 Tips For Preventing A Season Ending Back Injury
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We help people dealing with spine injuries during all walks of life, but one of the most common patients that we see is the injured athlete. We know how important it is to return to the field to help your team following a back injury, but at the same time, you want to be smart […]
How To Treat Back Acne
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We treat a wide range of spinal conditions, and despite the title of the blog, back acne really isn’t something that we focus on. These skin-related conditions are better solved by a dermatologist, but at the same time, every once in a while we get questions from teens and their parents asking if there is […]
My Back Doesn’t Hurt – Why Am I Being Referred To A Spine Specialist
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
In most instances, if you’re dealing with uncomfortable symptoms in a particular area of your body, the problem is housed in the same area. For example, if you’re dealing with ankle pain, odds are the problem is the result of a painful sprain or arthritic degeneration in your ankle joint. However, the reason we said […]
The 6 Different Types Of Spondylolisthesis
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition categorized by vertebral misalignment. The condition occurs when one vertebra slips backwards or forwards over an adjacent vertebrae. It can affect people during all walks of life for a variety of different reasons. There are six different classifications of spondylolisthesis that are based on their underlying cause. We spotlight those […]
Can You Receive SI Joint Injections While Pregnant?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your body undergoes a number of changes throughout your pregnancy, and these physical changes can put additional stress on certain parts of your body. One area that is forced to handle additional strain during your pregnancy is the sacroiliac joint. Your sacroiliac joints are located where your spine meets your pelvis, and you have one […]
Back Injuries That Require Bed Rest
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
When searching for a spine-related blog to write, we noticed that one of the trending searches on Google was for the phrase we used as the blog title – Back Injuries That Require Bed Rest. While it’s true that a number of spine conditions can be effectively treated with a combination of techniques that include […]
How Patients Benefit From The ALIF Procedure
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
An anterior lumbar interbody fusion is a surgical operation that addresses problemed spinal discs through an incision made around a patient’s abdomen. It may sound odd to approach the spinal column from the front of the body instead of the back, but this anterior approach can be beneficial for both patient and surgeon. In today’s […]
