Why The Global Back Pain Problem Is Only Expected To Get Worse
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain is a major problem in Minnesota, the United States and across the globe. So what’s driving this increase, and more importantly, what can be done to slow the surge? In today’s blog, we explore why the back pain epidemic is only expected to worsen in the next two decades. What’s Driving An Increase In […]
Treating Spinal Fractures In Older Populations
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Our spine is generally strong and well-protected, but if it is subjected to too much acute trauma, one or more of the vertebrae that make up the spinal column can break. This is known as a spinal fracture, and they can be treated in a few different ways. When the problem develops in an older […]
How Active Sitting Can Help Your Spine
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Active sitting seems like a bit of an oxymoronic term, because when you’re sitting, you’re not up and moving around. However, you can certainly still sit and be active, and more medical experts are recommending that their patients pursue active sitting to help improve the health of their spine. In today’s blog, we take a […]
Why You Should Do Everything You Can To Avoid Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Dr. Sinicropi and the team at the Midwest Spine & Brain Institute are incredibly talented and experienced when it comes to conducting routine and complex spinal procedures, so it may come as a bit of a surprise that we’re penning an article saying that you should do everything you can to avoid spine surgery. We’ll […]
What Spine Surgery Can And Can’t Fix
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spine surgery is oftentimes viewed as a catch-all type of treatment that can address any and all issues pertaining to your lower back. While spine surgery can treat a wide variety of spinal problems, it’s certainly not an option for any and all types of back pain. With that in mind, we wanted to use […]
4 Cheap And Effective Back Pain Treatments
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As everyday expenses continue to rise, it’s important that we find ways to stretch our wallets and get the most for our money. Nobody wants to pay for a car repair or a medical treatment only to find that they are still dealing with the same issues three months down the road. And while we […]
What Exactly Is Facet Joint Arthropathy?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal facet joint arthropathy occurs when the facet joints begin to degenerate due to factors like acute injury or chronic wear and tear over the years. Most commonly, the degeneration occurs to the protective cartilage in and around the joint that makes movement more fluid. As you can imagine, when this protective cartilage is lost, […]
Spinal Anterolisthesis: Causes, Symptoms & Risks
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal anterolisthesis is a spinal condition that occurs when an upper vertebra slips in front of the one below it. This misalignment condition tends to be more common in the lower back, and it can lead to significant discomfort if this shifted vertebrae ends up compressing or irritating nearby spinal nerves. In today’s blog, we […]
