5 Tips For Treating Age-Related Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Time takes its toll on all of us, and unfortunately our spines oftentimes bear the brunt of Father Time. In fact, more than 90 percent of seniors have spinal disc degeneration at one or more levels of their spine. Not every case may be symptomatic, but the scars of physical activity and natural degeneration are […]
Spine Surgery Is Most Successful At Treating Back Pain In These Situations
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spine surgery is oftentimes very successful at helping patients find relief from their back discomfort, but it’s not a perfect solution for every patient. During your initial and pre-surgical evaluations, your spine specialist will really work to understand the root cause of your discomfort and what you can expect in the long-term if surgery goes […]
6 Lifestyle Changes To Improve Your Spine Health
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Nobody wants to get to the point where they need a surgical procedure to correct a spinal issue, but in order to avoid surgery, you have to start making some positive lifestyle changes before your spinal discomfort reaches the point where these simple changes are no longer effective. By making just a few small tweaks […]
How Long Do Epidural Steroid Injections Last?
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If back pain is making it too hard for you to pursue non-operative treatment techniques like exercise and physical therapy, your spine specialist may recommend that you consider an epidural steroid injection (ESI). These injections deliver a targeted steroid into an affected space to calm inflammation and reduce symptoms, making it easier to pursue other […]
6 Tips For Avoiding Back Pain On The Pickleball Court
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Pickleball has been around for a while now, but it’s recently exploded in popularity, especially among an older audience. The sport is a cross between tennis and badminton, and it requires coordination, flexibility and quick reactions, so you can see why healthcare providers are so excited that more people are turning to pickleball for regular […]
5 Tips For Recovering On Your Own After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Recovering after a surgical procedure is always easier if you have family or friends that can lend a hand, but if your family doesn’t live nearby or your friends are bogged down by their work schedule, you may not always have someone to help while you’re recovering following a spinal operation. If you’re going to […]
Can You Treat Spinal Bone Spurs Without Surgery?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Bone spurs are tiny bone fragments that can form in your body that irritate nearby nerves and structures. In the spine, they commonly form as the body works to stabilize exposed joints that are rubbing against one another as a result of arthritic degeneration. These tiny growths aren’t painful in and of themselves, but if […]
I Think My Back Pain Has Been Misdiagnosed
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
They say that “doctor knows best,” but what should you do if you think that your spinal issue has been misdiagnosed, or you just don’t agree with the initial assessment? You want to have trust in your care provider, but at the same time, you need to trust your gut if something just doesn’t seem […]
