Why Opioids Can Actually Make Your Back Pain Feel Worse
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Opioids can play a pivotal role in helping a person recover after surgery or while they are working their way back from a painful injury, but as we’ve said on the blog in the past, there isn’t a magic pill that can help completely resolve your spinal issue. Opioids can certainly help to drown out […]
Can A Lumbar Strain Be Permanent?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Lumbar strains are one of the most common causes of low back discomfort, and while they aren’t the most serious type of back injury, you shouldn’t just assume that they will go away on their own. Like a number of other injuries, ignoring the problem and attempting to go on with your day like nothing […]
What Are The Best Ways To Decompress Your Spine?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
When a soft tissue or nerve near your spine is compressed, it can lead to a number of uncomfortable symptoms, like pain, radiating muscle weakness and it can even affect how you walk and move. If you’re dealing with a compression issue, treatment is focused on decompressing the offending area, and there are numerous ways […]
Dr. Sinicropi Earns Minnesota Monthly Top Doctor Distinction For 2022
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
It is our pleasure to announce that Dr. Sinicropi was once again named to Minnesota Monthly’s Top Doctors list! Every year in their Sept/Oct issue, Minnesota Monthly publishes their Top Doctors list. Dr. Sinicropi was honored with placement on the Tops Doctors 2022 list in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. You can check out […]
4 Common Spine Problems That Cause Leg Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
You might assume that spine surgeons only treat patients dealing with spine pain, but you’d be surprised to learn how many patients are suffering from a back issue that causes discomfort in another area of the body. One of the most common areas where spinal issues will lead to discomfort is in our legs. With […]
Will My Spinal Hardware Eventually Be Removed?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Surgical devices like rods, screws, plates and wires can play an essential role in helping your body heal in a specific manner following a surgical procedure. Because of the complexity of your spine, it’s imperative that fractures and other issues heal exactly as expected to ensure stability in the spinal canal. Once this stability has […]
The Link Between Back Pain And Fatigue
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
While back pain is likely the most common symptom associated with a spinal issue, there are a number of other not-so-obvious symptoms that can be the result of your back condition. One such issue is fatigue. Back pain and fatigue oftentimes go hand in hand, and because of their relationship to one another it can […]
6 Ways To Protect Your Back If You Stand At Work All Day
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Millions of Americans are on their feet for the majority of their day when they’re at work, and while movement and activity can help you stay healthy, too much standing each day can take a toll on certain areas of your body, like your feet, hips and back. If you stand all day at work, […]
