Could Melatonin Help Treat Chronic Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 4, 2026
Doctors and medical experts are always looking for alternatives to opioids when it comes to managing chronic pain, and a new study suggests that a common sleep aid may prove beneficial. According to researchers, melatonin may be an effective option for patients working to overcome chronic musculoskeletal pain. For the study, researchers analyzed 2028 adults […]
It’s Not Just Your Posture – Three Additional Factors That Contribute To Neck Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 3, 2026
We are seeing more patients dealing with mild and moderate neck pain, and when we’re talking with other specialists, it’s clear we’re not alone. Neck pain seems to be a growing problem in Minnesota and across the country, and oftentimes it’s our posture that is blamed for this discomfort. Yes, having poor head positioning and […]
Twisting, Bending And Lifting Doesn’t Increase Long-Term Back Pain Likelihood
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 27, 2026
We always tell patients to use proper techniques when lifting, bending, twisting or performing any motion that puts increased stress on their spine, but new research found that for the most post, these motions don’t increase our risk of long-term low back pain. The study adds more evidence to the idea that normal physical activities […]
Cold Plunges And Back Pain – The Science Behind The Treatment
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
Polar plunges are a popular form of fundraiser here in the Midwest during the cold winter months, but submerging your body into cold water isn’t just beneficial for charity. Athletes and medical experts have recognized how to harness the power of a cold plunge to treat different issues in the body, and now people regularly […]
10 Spine Care Tips For People Of All Ages
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 26, 2026
If you want to have a strong and healthy spine throughout your life, you need to make sure you’re caring for it at ages, which is why we wanted to dedicate a blog to 10 things you can do at any age to help build a healthier spine. Below, we spotlight 10 things people of […]
Back Pain In New Parents – How To Prevent And Treat
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 22, 2026
Back pain is oftentimes thought of as something that affects older adults and senior citizens, but it can also develop as a result of major changes in your life, and there’s few bigger changes that people will go through in their life than pregnancy and childbirth. Aside from the physical demands a woman’s body will […]
Low Back Pain And Foot Numbness – What’s The Connection?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 21, 2026
Are you dealing with chronic or occasional numbness in your feet? Are these symptoms paired with sporadic or persistent low back pain? While these symptoms may make each day a little more challenging, there’s also a possibility that the ailments are connected to one another. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at the […]
Tattooed Skin And Surgical Infection Risk
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 20, 2026
Roughly 1 in 3 Americans has a tattoo, so it’s pretty common for surgeons to see a patient’s tattoos during the course of prepping the patient for surgery and completing the operation. In some instances, the surgeon may have to cut through a tattooed portion of skin in order to conduct the procedure. While you […]
