5 Tips For Getting Clearance For Spinal Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Depending on what type of procedure that is being considered, there is a possibility that you will need to receive medical clearance from either your spine surgeon or your general practitioner before the surgical team will move forward with an operation. This tends to be pretty standard in elective procedures when time isn’t as much […]
6 Benefits Of An Endoscopic Discectomy
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Herniated discs are incredibly common, with about 1 in 50 Americans suffering one each year. When a spinal disc herniates, the disc’s inner material can leak out and press against your spinal cord, leading to pain and physical dysfunction. Although herniated discs can oftentimes be treated with conservative techniques, a fair amount will require surgery […]
How Spinal Surgery Can Help Curb Opioid Use
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Opioid abuse and addiction is a huge problem here in the United States and across the globe, and oftentimes a physical injury is what sends countless Americans down the path of painkillers each year. Because of this, medical experts are always looking for new ways to treat physical injuries without relying on opioids and painkillers. […]
5 Ways To Support Health Bone Growth After Spinal Fusion
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A spinal fusion procedure involves the connection or “fusion” of two or more adjacent vertebrae to help prevent movement in a specific area of your spine. Although spinal fusion may involve the insertion of some artificial hardware, it’s your own bone growth that actually completes the fusion of the vertebrae. With that in mind, it’s […]
How To Get Rid Of Back Tightness
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal muscle tightness can range in severity from mildly annoying to a major pain, especially if that tightness contributes to a muscle tear or related injury. If you’re dealing with a tight back, you’ll want to be careful and deliberate in how you approach activity until the tightness subsides in order to avoid injuring the […]
Is Chiropractic Care Covered Under My Health Insurance?
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We’re getting towards the end of the year, and that means it’s time for many people to pick a health insurance plan for the upcoming year. If you have been dealing with back pain, you may be looking at insurance plans and seeing if certain specialty services are covered under your plan. One such treatment […]
Managing The Mental Side of Spinal Injuries
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
After a traumatic injury, the physical ailment gets most of the attention, and rightfully so. However, that doesn’t mean we should overlook other ways in which the spinal injury could affect your health, most notably your mental health. In today’s blog, we’re going to take a closer look at the importance of caring for your […]
8 Ways To Help A Parent Before And After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you’ve been told that your mother or father will be having spine surgery in the near future, you’re probably wondering if there is anything you can do to help with the process. Fortunately there are a number of ways you can help a parent who is in need of spine surgery, some of which […]
