5 Instances Where Spinal Fusion Is The Right Treatment
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 29, 2023
Spinal fusion is a procedure that fuses two or more adjacent vertebrae to one another to help limit mobility in the area. It’s rarely the first option when working to address a spinal issue, but for the right patient, it can be exactly what they need to get back to a full and rewarding life. […]
Diet Tips To Help Fuel Your Recovery After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 27, 2023
Your diet plays a crucial role in helping you recover after a surgical procedure. If you give your body access to a range of vitamins and minerals that support healthy tissue growth and inflammation control, you may find that you can shorten your recovery period. In today’s blog, we share some tips to use your […]
Treating Back Pain After A C-Section
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 22, 2023
More than 1 in 5 deliveries in the US are performed using a Cesarean section technique, meaning hundreds of thousands of women will be at risk for back pain after giving birth this year. We want to use today’s blog to explain why C-section delivery and back pain may be connected, and how you can […]
What Patients Should Know About Using Inversion Tables At Home
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 20, 2023
An inversion table is a device that allows a person and their spine to get a reprieve from the effects of gravity. These tables are used in spine clinics, physical therapy departments and are even purchasable for use at home, but you shouldn’t just recline on an inversion table for 15 minutes a day and […]
Early Warning Signs Of An Issue With Your Child’s Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 15, 2023
We all want our children to be happy and healthy, but we also realize neither of these things are completely within our control. With that said, if you are aware of some of the early warning signs of an issue with your child’s spine, you may be able to catch a problem in its infancy […]
What Happens If A Herniated Disc Goes Untreated?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 13, 2023
Because back pain is quite common (despite the fact that back pain is not normal), many patients assume that minor or mild back aches will eventually resolve on their own. This strategy really only works for very minor injuries like a mild muscle strain, and it can actually make a number of spinal conditions worse. […]
5 Things To Know About Adult Scoliosis
Category: Scoliosis | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 8, 2023
Scoliosis is a condition that involves an unnatural sideways curvature of the spine, and it tends to be more common in children and teens who are experiencing rapid periods of bone growth. However, the condition can also develop in adults who did not experience scoliosis as a child. In fact, adult scoliosis is likely much […]
What Causes Spinal Discs To Break Down?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 6, 2023
Spinal disc degeneration is becoming a more common problem all across Minnesota and the US. Worn and damaged discs can compromise your spinal stability and make everyday tasks a pain, but why are more people showing up to spine specialists with evidence of spinal disc degeneration? In today’s blog, we take a closer look at […]
