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 […]
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 […]
