Piriformis Syndrome & Sciatic Nerve Pain
Category: Nerves, Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 18, 2015
Piriformis syndrome is an unusual condition impacting the sciatic nerve. It can cause pain, loss of feeling in the legs, and impede a patient’s ability to balance and walk properly. In this article, we will define piriformis syndrome, talk about how it relates to the spine, and offer some treatment options for the condition. What […]
7 Questions to Ask your Spine Surgeon (and Dr. Sinicropi’s Answers)
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgeons | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 17, 2015
There are many things to consider when choosing a healthcare provider, especially when it comes to surgery. You want to make sure that your surgeon is experienced and well regarded in the medical community. Most importantly, you want to make sure your surgeon is someone you can trust. Here are 10 questions to ask your […]
Muscle Spasms & Spinal Stenosis
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 13, 2015
Muscle spasms are annoying and painful. Patients with spinal stenosis often report painful muscle spasms in the back and elsewhere. In this article, we will talk about how to treat muscle spasms caused by spinal stenosis, or those that crop up after a minimally invasive spine surgery. Causes of Muscle Spasms & Stenosis Spinal stenosis […]
Can Spinal Hardware Make Noise?
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 12, 2015
We have talked about spine surgery hardware in a few previous, blog, posts. Recently we had a reader ask whether hardware can make squeaking, clicking, or popping noises after surgery. In this article, we’re going to answer this question and discuss if and when spine hardware can make noise and when you should be concerned […]
What to do when Doctors Disagree
Category: Surgeons | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 11, 2015
Previously, we talked about issues of misdiagnosis when it comes to spine care. In that article we advocated for seeking a second opinion if you are concerned about a misdiagnosis or if you are weighing your treatment options. But what if you get a second (or third, or fourth) opinion and the doctors disagree on your […]
You Don’t Have to Learn to Live with Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 10, 2015
There are a wide array of conditions and injuries that can lead to back and neck pain. Many patients decide to simply live with their pain, rather than take steps to treat the underlying cause of the pain. In this article we are going to talk about the concept of “living” with your back pain. […]
Spinal Stenosis – Injections vs. Surgery
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 4, 2015
Spinal stenosis is a condition characterized by a narrowing of the spinal canal – causing compressed nerves, back pain, and loss of sensation. As is the case with most conditions of the spine, there are numerous treatment options ranging from chiropractic techniques, to minimally invasive spinal surgery. In this blog we are going to discuss […]
How to Determine if a Physical Therapy Place is “Good”?
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 3, 2015
Most minimally invasive spine surgeries require some degree of physical therapy during the post-op recovery process. Physical therapy exercises can greatly boost your recovery, decrease pain, and increase mobility after surgery. It’s important that you make sure you have a physical therapist you can trust. In this blog, we are going to talk about physical […]
