What Are Some Red Flags When It Comes To Back Problems?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 2, 2023
Back pain is incredibly common, but certain symptoms suggest that you should be more proactive in seeking professional treatment. But what red flag symptoms should you be aware of when it comes to spine pain? In today’s blog, we take a closer look at some symptoms that suggest you should seek out a consultation with […]
How To Help Someone Recover After Emergency Back Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 28, 2023
The majority of spine surgeries are elective, meaning that the patient and their support team have had weeks and months to prepare for the operation and the impending recovery. However, every day there are people who are involved in traumatic accidents that require emergency spine surgery. As you might imagine, these cases are a bit […]
Exploring 5 Common Causes Of Spinal Stenosis
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 26, 2023
Spinal stenosis is a medical condition that we have explored in-depth on the blog in the past, but since it’s such a common condition, we wanted to devote even more attention to the problem. As you may be aware, spinal stenosis involves the narrowing of the spinal space through which key spinal nerves pass. When […]
5 Lifestyle Changes For Long Term Back Pain Relief
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 21, 2023
If your check engine light comes on, you take your car to a repair shop with the idea that the issue will be corrected for good once the mechanics have done their job. The same sentiment holds true for pain, which is kind of like a check engine light for our body. Nobody wants to […]
5 Ways Summer Can Lead To Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 19, 2023
Summer is officially here this week, and many of us have already been outside soaking up this incredible weather. We love that the summer weather allows us to stay active and have more daylight long into the evening, but summer is also a popular time for back injuries. In today’s blog, we take a closer […]
The Many Benefits of Ultrasound-Guided Spine Injections
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 13, 2023
An injection can be both a diagnostic or treatment technique that can help to identify or resolve issues within a specific area of your body, but only if the injection is delivered to the right location. Even though a doctor has an extensive knowledge of the human body and the internal systems, blind injections aren’t […]
Back Problems That Get Worse When Straightening Your Spine
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 12, 2023
If you’re dealing with dull back pain, in many cases it will feel a little better if you straighten up your spine and strive to have healthy posture. However, for some people, straightening their spine only makes discomfort worse. So what kind of condition could you be dealing with if symptoms seem to worsen when […]
Spine Surgery In Older Adults – Considerations And Risks
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 7, 2023
Older adults are more likely to need a surgical procedure to address an issue with their spine, but this group is also at a greater risk of complications due to their age, so individual attention needs to be given to each patient to fully understand the risks of operating. In today’s blog, we take a […]
