How To Enhance The Effectiveness Of Your Spinal Facet Joint Injections
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A facet joint injection or a facet joint block is a procedure that delivers concentrated anti-inflammatory medication directly into an area of the spine that is causing pain. This injection helps to calm irritated and inflamed nerves in the spinal facet joints, but like all injections, unless they are paired with some other lifestyle adjustments […]
How Long Is Too Long To Have Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back issues are incredibly common as we go through life, and while pain is never normal, you can expect some level of discomfort or pain after an injury or a period of heavy strain on your back. Pain is a normal result after acute back strain or injury, but how long is too long for […]
Will My Hip Hurt After A Spinal Bone Graft Is Harvested?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A spinal fusion is a common solution for patients suffering from prolonged disc pain that has not responded to conservative care. The goal of the procedure is to fuse two adjacent vertebrae into one longer complete bone in order to limit painful movement in the segment, but in order for this fusion to occur, additional […]
How To Talk To Your Doctor About Your Back Pain Medication
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you are dealing with back pain or will be undergoing a spinal procedure in the near future, there’s a decent chance that your doctor will prescribe some medication to help with discomfort or symptoms. As we’ve talked about on the blog countless times in the past, these medications can serve a crucial role in […]
5 Types Of Questions To Ask Your Spine Specialist
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We love it when a patient asks us questions. When a patient has questions about their health or their care, it shows that they are taking an interest in their treatment, and that can make a world of difference when it comes to treatment efficacy. If you want to be an engaged patient who is […]
3 Things You Should Never Do When It Comes To Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We prefer to speak in generalities on the blog because we know that spine pain is highly unique to the individual and the best advice you’ll get is from a provider who can see your spine in person. However, there are also some things that are universally true when it comes to back pain and […]
How Women Can Overcome Piriformis Syndrome
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Are you dealing with discomfort in your lower back, buttocks and upper legs? If so, you may be dealing with a condition known as piriformis syndrome. Piriformis syndrome is categorized by damage to the piriformis muscle, which is a small but essential muscle located deep within the lower back and buttock region. And while it […]
How To Instantly Get Rid Of Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain affects hundreds of millions of people around the world, and odds are you or someone you know is currently working to overcome a spine pain problem. Because so many people are dealing with back pain, millions of people are also scouring the internet to find tips on how to quickly or instantly heal […]
