How To Overcome Different Types Of Spinal Muscle Strains
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 18, 2025
There are a number of different muscles throughout the spine that play an integral role in supporting your spinal column and aiding with movement, but if one or more of these muscle groups are overloaded, it can lead to what’s known as a strain injury. Muscle strains, also commonly referred to as a muscle tear, […]
Feeling Stressed? Stretching Your Spine May Prove Beneficial
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 17, 2025
If you’re feeling anxious or stressed, the key to unwinding may be found in your spine. According to research right here in our own backyard at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis, stretching your upper back and rolling your shoulders can be relaxing and bring a sense of calm. Interestingly, researchers stumbled upon […]
Why Do People Wait So Long To See A Doctor For Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 6, 2025
If you notice that there’s water leaking from a pipe in your basement or that the check engine light in your vehicle is on, you take care of these issues swiftly so that they don’t snowball into much bigger problems. However, that same mindset doesn’t hold true for many when it comes to their spine […]
What To Know About Pain After Back Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
If you need to undergo a spinal procedure, you probably expect to experience some discomfort and even some pain during the healing process. Pain is a necessary reality during your post-op recovery period, but why does it develop, and when does it suggest you should reach back out to your doctor? In today’s blog, we […]
Back Pain – Seek Out Long-Term Relief Over Quick Fixes
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
When it comes to treating your back pain, it’s wise to view the situation as a marathon, not a sprint. We understand that you want to treat the problem quickly, but oftentimes quick fixes only address the symptoms of a problem, not the root cause. Throwing your efforts behind these passive and surface level treatments […]
Breaking Down 5 Causes Of Scoliosis
Category: Scoliosis | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 5, 2025
Scoliosis occurs when the spine develops an abnormal lateral curve. Instead of being rather straight up and down, a scoliosis deformity causes the spine to take on more of an “S” or “C” shape when viewed from behind. It’s a condition that commonly affects children experiencing rapid periods of growth and older adults who have […]
Managing Appetite Loss After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 4, 2025
Spine surgery affects people in all different ways, and while much of the focus during your recovery will be on your physical and mental health, one aspect of your recovery that can be overlooked is how the surgery impacts your appetite. It’s quite common for patients to notice an appetite reduction or appetite loss during […]
Why Sciatica Is Worse In The Morning
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 3, 2025
We all want to wake up feeling refreshed and recharged following a good night’s sleep, but oftentimes morning time is when discomfort is at its worst for patients battling sciatic nerve pain. Radiating nerve pain or pulsing lower back discomfort is no way to start the day, but morning is a common time for sciatica […]
