Can you recover from a Prolapsed Spine Disc without Surgery?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 22, 2014
Many people view surgery as an absolute last resort only to be considered after all other alternative options have failed. This is especially true of patients with spine conditions such as a prolapsed disc. In this article we will answer a question we commonly hear from patients – can I recover from a prolapsed disc […]
How Long after Spine Surgery can I Drive, go to Work, & Exercise?
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 21, 2014
One of the first questions patients have before going into surgery is: how long after the procedure can I drive, go to work, exercise, etc.? We will answer this common question in this article by discussing some general timelines for post-op recovery. Before we begin, be aware that the answers to these questions are highly […]
How will my Pain be controlled after Spine Surgery?
Category: Back Pain, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 20, 2014
Every surgery comes with post-op recovery pain. Most spine surgeries help to relieve intense pain, but surgery still involves making incisions. These surgical wounds take some time to heal after surgery. Thankfully there are pain relief options for patients as they heal after spinal surgery. Pain Medicine There are a variety of pain medications that can […]
How Diet Affects the Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 19, 2014
You’ve heard it before – “you are what you eat”. This old adage may seem silly when taken literally, but what you eat absolutely impacts your bodily health – including your spine. In this blog we will discuss how your diet can affect your spine health, and offer some dietary recommendations for maintaining a healthy […]
What is an EMG & When is it Useful?
Category: Back Pain, Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 18, 2014
There are a lot of three letter acronyms in the medical field. From MRIs to CT Scans, to EKGs, keeping up can be incredibly confusing for a regular person without a medical degree. Today’s blog is focused on one of these acronyms in particular: EMG. Read on to educate yourself on this diagnostic test. EMG […]
Facet Joint Arthritis, Back Pain, & Pregnancy
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 13, 2014
Many female patients with a history of back pain are concerned that their back pain issues may negatively impact their pregnancy or ability to have children. In this article, we will talk briefly about Facet Joint Arthritis (a common low back condition) and its potential effects on pregnancy. What is Facet Joint Arthritis? The facet […]
Post-op Exercises to Prevent Weight Gain
Category: Procedures | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 12, 2014
Spine surgery (like all surgeries) requires a period of post-operative healing. Many patients are worried about gaining weight during this post-op recovery time. They fear that they will be bedridden and unable to exercise for months. While you will likely not be running any marathons right after your surgery, there are numerous exercises that you […]
Can you take Aspirin Before an Epidural Injection?
Category: Back Pain, Procedures | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 11, 2014
Epidural injections are meant to prevent intense amounts of pain (primarily during childbirth). They work well to manage pain, but the injection itself can be painful. This question comes from one of our readers: can you take aspirin before an epidural injection to relieve the pain from the injection itself? That’s our topic of the […]
