Will I Need Surgery If I Am Referred To A Spine Specialist?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you are dealing with new symptoms or worsening pain that doesn’t resolve with home-based treatments, your next step likely involves setting up an appointment with your primary care physician. Your primary care specialist has an incredible breadth of knowledge in a variety of conditions, but if you need some advanced care that they can’t […]
4 Surprising Problems That Stem From Poor Posture
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Having poor posture can take a significant toll on the health of your spine. If you regularly have poor posture, you’re at an increased risk of developing issues like herniated discs or sciatica, but your health problems aren’t just isolated to your spine. There are a number of other health conditions that can develop if […]
5 Tips For Safely Stretching Your Back
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Stretching is an essential part of the day for athletes or anyone who wants to ease their muscles into activity, but if you aren’t careful about how you approach the activity, you could end up doing more harm than good for your spine. But how can you ensure that you are getting the most out […]
Middle Back Pain Oftentimes Tied To Heavy Electronics Use
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Smartphones and tablets make it easier for children and teens to have access to countless books, movies and educational materials at the touch of a button, but excessive screen time can be harmful to more than just their brain. According to research out of Brazil, heavy screen use in children and teens may lead to […]
What to Do if Your Back Hurts When Bending Over
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you’re reluctant to bend over and pick something off the ground or to perform a task like putting your socks on, you’re not alone. Countless Americans have issues with their back that makes bending over uncomfortable or downright painful. But what is going on in your spine to cause this discomfort, and more importantly, […]
Preventing Back Pain When Training For A Triathlon
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
You need to be in incredibly good shape to finish a triathlon, but that doesn’t mean that triathletes are immune from pain and injury. Your whole body will feel the effects of training and raceday, and one of the more common locations for discomfort to develop is in your spine. We don’t want your training […]
What’s The Fastest Way To Relieve Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
It would be great if there was some miracle cure for back pain, but there’s no magic pill that you can take that will solve the root cause of your discomfort. That said, there are treatments that can get you back to a pain-free way of living sooner than others. In today’s blog, we take […]
How To Reduce Your Risk Of A Spinal Fusion Non-Union
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
During a spinal fusion procedure, the surgeon will typically use a bone graft or similar method to fuse two adjacent vertebrae together. This process helps to limit mobility at a specific spinal section, but the fusion doesn’t happen completely during the surgical procedure. In fact, it can take years for the bones to fully fuse […]
