5 Health Aspects To Manage Before Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
In order to increase your likelihood of having a successful spine surgery, you need to take a few steps before your procedure to improve your overall health. There are a number of aspects of your life that you’ll want to take a closer look at and possibly manage differently so that you can go into […]
Which Spinal Conditions Have A Hereditary Connection?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A number of health conditions have a genetic component, which is why your general practitioner typically likes to know about the health of your parents and if they are dealing with any specific conditions. If a condition with a genetic component runs in your family, you should be a little more proactive when it comes […]
5 Things You Should Be Doing In The Lead Up To Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Most elective spine surgeries are booked weeks or months in advance, which means you’ll typically have some time to kill before you undergo your operation. You need to make the most of this time! The more proactive you are prior to your operation, the greater the likelihood you’ll experience a successful operation and recovery. But what […]
What Is Spinal Gout?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that develops when your body cannot adequately get rid of uric acid that builds up in the bloodstream. When this happens, microscopic urate crystals can develop in the joints, irritating the delicate soft tissues and causing a host of symptoms. Gout is far more common in the feet, […]
What Is A Spinal Tap?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you know more about the band Spinal Tap than the procedure, you’re not alone. Millions of adults are more familiar with the band than the medical procedure, but we want to do our part to change that with today’s blog. Below, we’re going to take a closer look at the spinal tap procedure and […]
These Vitamins And Nutrients Are Key For A Healthy Spine
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
What we put in our bodies plays a key role in the health and development of our spine. Certain vitamins and nutrients are especially helpful in ensuring that our spine has what it needs to grow and develop as expected. So if you’re looking to improve your spinal health, you’ll want to make it a […]
What Is Central Cord Syndrome And How Is It Treated?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Central Cord Syndrome (CCS) involves an incomplete traumatic injury somewhere along the cervical portion of the spinal cord. It can lead to a variety of symptoms, but because it involves an incomplete trauma to the spinal cord, it typically does not involve complete paralysis. Below, we take a closer look at why central cord syndrome […]
6 Tips For Treating Tailbone Pain After Childbirth
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
In many instances, bruised tailbones will heal with the help of non-operative techniques over the course of 2-4 weeks, while tailbone fractures tend to take about eight weeks to heal. Here’s a look at some of the ways to help the tailbone recover following childbirth, and some tips for making life a little more comfortable […]
