Little Weight Gain Can Cause Big Problems For Your Back
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 27, 2026
Gaining a little unwanted weight is something that almost every person has experienced at some point in life. Whether you gained some weight after you went off to college, you overindulged during the holiday season or you were unable to be as active as normal for a period of time for one reason or another, […]
Tailbone Injuries – When To Seek Medical Treatment
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 22, 2026
Our tailbone rests at the base of the spine, and it’s composed of three to five vertebrae fused together. It’s pretty well protected, but landing hard on your butt can overload the area and lead to a bruised or fractured tailbone. In many instances, bruised and even fractured tailbones can heal without surgical intervention, but […]
Could Hormone Therapy Treat Chronic Back Pain?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 21, 2026
New research has found that hormone therapy could prove to be a useful treatment option against chronic low back pain. Although the study was conducted in mice, researchers were optimistic about the findings. For the study, researchers used three mouse models to replicate common sources of spinal degeneration: Natural aging Mechanical instability Genetic susceptibility When […]
5 Simple Things To Do For Your Back Every Single Day
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 20, 2026
You don’t need to completely overhaul your daily life in order to gradually improve the health of your spine. There are a number of little things you can do each day that will act as a building block for long-term spine health. In today’s blog, we’re going to spotlight some of those minor tweaks that […]
Why Physical Therapy Is So Important After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 15, 2026
If you are undergoing a spinal procedure, it is almost guaranteed that physical therapy will be part of your rehabilitation plan. PT is an essential aspect of the recovery process, which is why your care team and your physical therapist will regularly push you to pursue PT to the best of your ability. But why […]
5 Tips For Preventing Back Pain During Pregnancy
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 14, 2026
Your body will undergo some amazing changes as it adapts to your pregnancy and eventually prepares for the birth of your child. Your womb will expand, hormone production will ramp up and soft tissues will become more flexible in anticipation of the delivery process, and while all these natural actions are essential, they can also […]
Why Calcium Is So Wonderful For Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 13, 2026
We talk a lot about healthy dietary choices and why they are important on this blog, but we don’t always dive into hyper specific nutrient recommendations. That changes today as we talk about calcium, an essential mineral that helps keep our spines healthy in a number of different ways. Below, we explain why calcium can […]
The Role Of Physical Therapy After Spinal Disc Replacement
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 9, 2026
Some people assume that the removal of a damaged spinal disc and the insertion of a durable artificial component is all they need to put their neck or back pain behind them. The surgery is a crucial step in your recovery, but it’s not all you need to make a full recovery from your disc […]
