What Does A Herniated Disc Feel Like?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 26, 2026
Spine pain is one of the most common places for discomfort to develop, and in some instances your new symptoms are caused by a herniated disc. But what is a herniated disc, and are the symptoms you’re experiencing suggesting that you may have suffered a disc herniation? We take a closer look at what a […]
Placebo Injections May Actually Have Real Benefits For Spine Pain Sufferers
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 21, 2026
In many clinical trials involving corticosteroid steroid injections for back pain, some participants receive the actual steroid injection while another group receives a placebo injection. This allows researchers to see the effects of the injection on two different groups, both of whom believe they received the actual drug. Oftentimes the placebo injection is just a […]
5 Times When A Back Problem Isn’t The Cause Of Your Spine Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 20, 2026
When pain develops in an area of the body, you typically assume that the source of the pain also rests in that location. For example, a bruise is an indication of trauma to that area of the body, and a fractured finger is the source of pain in the finger region. However, the problem isn’t […]
Spinal Astrocytomas – Causes & Treatment Options For Unique Spinal Tumors
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 19, 2026
Spinal tumors can be classified as one of four types. There are intradural tumors, intramedullary tumors, extramedullary tumors and vertebral bone tumors, and these growths are classified based on the specific location where they form. Subclassifications of tumors are grouped into one of these four classifications, and the one we’ll be focusing on today is […]
Managing Swallowing Challenges After Anterior Cervical Spinal Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 14, 2026
You may assume that spine surgery is performed with the patient lying on their stomach so the surgeon can make an incision along the back, but sometimes it’s better for both the patient and surgeon for the operation to involve an anterior approach. Anterior cervical spine surgery means that the surgeon will create the opening […]
Family History Of Spinal Osteoporosis – Is It Preventable?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 13, 2026
If your grandparents and your parents have all dealt with varying degrees of osteoporosis, you may assume that you are doomed to suffer the same fate, but life isn’t like poker – you’re not stuck with the hand you are dealt. You have plenty of control over your health, and if you take steps to […]
5 Common Triggers Of Spinal Inflammation And How To Prevent Them
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 12, 2026
Inflammation development is one of the most common reasons for back pain onset. Inflammation can irritate nerves and other soft tissues and make it harder for key structures to move normally. It can also develop for a variety of reasons, which is why it pays to be aware of some of the ways inflammation can […]
Why You Shouldn’t Fear Your Spine Surgery & How To Overcome Pre-Op Anxiety
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 7, 2026
It is totally normal to be a little nervous or anxious in the days and weeks leading up to your spinal procedure. It’s a big undertaking, and there are some risks associated with a surgical procedure, but it’s important not to let these emotions overwhelm you in the lead up to surgery or once your […]
