What To Expect After Revisional Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We expect spine surgery to take care of our spinal condition once and for all, but for a small percent of patients, they’ll need to undergo a secondary procedure to correct an issue with their first operation. The prospect of a second operation can feel daunting and overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure of what to […]
6 Tips for Treating Back Pain That Develops While Standing
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Depending on the line of work you’re in, it’s very possible that you’re on your feet for 12 hours or more each day. Standing may not seem like a very labor-intense activity, but make no mistake, your spine is hard at work when you’re on your feet. So how can you help to prevent back […]
5 Tips For Recovering After Spinal Stabilization Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Years of wear and tear or an acute injury to the spine can lead to degeneration and shifting of the spinal column. As discs or vertebrae shift, they can no longer provide as much support as they could previously. In essence, your spine starts to act like a Jenga tower as a game progresses. Certain […]
Are Muscle Relaxers Effective For Treating Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Many back pain sufferers turn to muscle relaxers when their back gets sore, but are muscle relaxers any more effective than a placebo? Not according to a new study out of Australia. A review of 31 prior studies involving more than 6,500 patients with low back pain sought to determine if 18 different prescription muscle […]
4 Overlooked Causes Of Back Pain In Your Fifties
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As we get older, our likelihood of developing back pain increases for a number of reasons. For starters, all that stress we’ve put on our back and our bodies over the years takes its toll, and we don’t bounce back from injury as quickly as we once did. With that in mind, we need to […]
What You Should Know About Diabetes And Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Diabetes is a health condition that affects millions of Americans. Diabetes affects how your body uses blood sugar (glucose), and it can lead to excess blood sugar in your body, which can cause serious health problems. As you might imagine, the condition can also complicate the surgical process and your recovery after an operation. In […]
6 Ways to Care For Your Spine During The Warm Summer Months
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Summer is here, and considering that it can sometimes be short-lived in Minnesota, we often try to soak up the sun and spend as much time outside as we can. All this extra time in the sun can certainly help our Vitamin D production, which is helpful for our spine, but the warm weather can […]
How July Can Cause Back and Spine Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
July is here, and that means it’s time for our final installment of how the different months of the year can be hard on your spine. We’ve already profiled how August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May and June can be tough on our spine, and now we’re putting a bow on […]
