Back Pain & Groin Pain – Causes and Treatments
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 8, 2015
The groin is one of the most painful areas of the body, and groin pain can be the result of many factors. When groin pain occurs simultaneously with back pain, the cause likely originates in the spine. In this article, we are going to discuss back pain and groin pain. We will talk about […]
Will Sciatica Pain Heal by Itself?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 7, 2015
We have talked about sciatica many times before on this site – its causes, risks, related conditions, and various treatment options. This article will tackle the following question from one of our readers: “Can sciatica heal on its own with enough time?” We will briefly outline the condition, and discuss whether or not you need […]
Back Pain Years after Spine Surgery
Category: Back Pain, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 6, 2015
Many patients who undergo spine surgeries for bulging discs and pinched nerves report immediate pain relief. But what happens when pain recurs years after a procedure? In this article, we will discuss several things that can potentially go wrong and cause back pain years after a minimally invasive spinal surgery. What Can Go Wrong Years […]
Diet tips for Encouraging Bone Graft after Spine Fusion
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 2, 2015
Bone grafts are common in spinal fusion surgery. During a typical spine fusion procedure, your spine surgeon will implement a bone graft in the affected areas of the spine in order to restrict movement and provide stability. To accomplish this, your surgeon will take a part of another bone (usually the hip) and affix it […]
The Link between Back Pain & Rib Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 1, 2015
When most people think of rib pain, they picture the front of the ribs in the chest area. Pain in this area is typically the result of bruising or fractures from an injury. However, rib pain can also develop around the sides and back of the ribs. This type of pain is more likely to […]
Bruising around Incision after Spine Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 29, 2015
Recovering from minimally invasive spine surgery should be relatively quick (especially compared to open spine surgery). But there are various potential complications that can elongate the process. One thing that many patients are concerned about after surgery is bruising around the area of incision. In this article, we are going to discuss the causes of […]
How Spinal Nerves Impact Your Reflexes
Category: Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 25, 2015
When most people hear the word reflexes, they picture a doctor smacking their knees with a rubber mallet during a physical checkup. In reality, we use our reflexes all day, every day – often without even realizing it. They are essential to our ability to function on a daily basis. When our reflexes are […]
Osteopenia, Bone Loss & the Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 24, 2015
Osteopenia is a condition in which a person’s bone density levels are lower than normal, increasing their risk of spinal fractures and other injuries. This article will discuss the causes and risk factors of osteopenia as they relate to conditions and injuries of the spine. What is Osteopenia? Osteopenia is a precursor to osteoporosis, in […]
