How to Reduce the Risk of Needing Another Spine Surgery
Category: Spine, Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Nobody wants to undergo a spinal procedure if it can be avoided, especially if you’ve already undergone an operation. And while you can’t always prevent a secondary or revision procedure, there are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of needing another operation in the future. In today’s blog, we share some tips […]
What Is a Chance Fracture of The Spine?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A chance fracture, also sometimes referred to as a seatbelt fracture, is a type of fracture that occurs in the spine. The injury gets its name from G. Q. Chance, who first described it in 1948. This type of spinal fracture occurs when the spine flexes and then extends with too much force. Prior to […]
When Should You Be Worried About Your Child’s Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As a parent, you want to protect your child from physical pain at all costs, but you know that they are going to have some bumps and bruises along the way. Active kids are going to get hurt at some point in their life, but how can you know if what they are dealing with […]
Understanding How Menopause Can Lead To Sciatic Nerve Pain
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Menopause is uncomfortable enough as it is without adding back pain to the equation, but for many women the two conditions are somewhat intertwined. A recent study took a closer look at the connection between menopause and back pain, and while they found that the two conditions can be related, the study also provided us […]
How To Keep A Back Injury From Ending Your Sports Season
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The snow has melted here in Minnesota, and that means many athletes will soon be headed outside for baseball, soccer, track and field and a host of other spring and summer sports. You’re probably itching to get outside and jump back into your favorite spring sport, but if you’re not careful, a spine injury could […]
Protect Your Spine By Avoiding This Maneuver While Sleeping
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Everyone gets comfortable in their own way when trying to fall asleep, but new research suggests that patients should avoid crossing their legs as they work to fall asleep, as this can cause spinal misalignment issues over time. According to Dr. Nilong Vyas, a sleep physician and medical review expert at the Sleep Foundation, putting […]
5 Things You Should Know Before You Undergo Artificial Disc Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you’re dealing with worn or damaged spinal discs that aren’t responding to conservative care, you’re probably wondering if surgery is the right move. Surgery can significantly reduce pain and increase your quality of life if you’re dealing with damaged spinal discs, but there’s two main operations to choose from. A fusion procedure can create […]
Will Spinal Bone Spurs Go Away On Their Own?
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Bone spurs can develop in any bony area of your body, but your spine is one of the most common locations for their onset because of its design that the strain we put on our back each day. When a spinal bone spur develops and causes symptoms, many people want to know if the spurs […]
