5 Places In Your House Where You’re Most Likely To Hurt Your Back
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 6, 2023
Back injuries don’t just occur as a result of athletic competition or automobile accidents. In fact, many patients who visit our office say that their spine pain originated at home. But where in your home are you most likely to injure your back? In today’s blog, we look at five places inside your home where […]
5 Complications Of Untreated Spine Pain
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 4, 2023
One aspect of spine care that we preach frequently is that you need to proactively treat an issue soon after it develops. If you put off treatment or keep going about your day as if nothing is wrong, a number of different issues can develop. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at five […]
Is Spine Surgery Covered By My Insurance?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 30, 2023
If you are injured or develop a spinal condition that isn’t responding to conservative care, you may be told that a corrective surgical procedure is in your future. Odds are one of your first thoughts will be to how this procedure may affect you financially. Will insurance pick up the bill for your spine surgery, […]
How To Keep Acute Back Pain From Becoming Chronic
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 28, 2023
Chronic back pain rarely develops out of nowhere. More often, there are one or more underlying factors that contribute to its onset. One of the most common underlying causes of chronic back pain is an unaddressed acute injury. If you don’t fully treat a specific back injury, oftentimes it can lead to irregular or chronic […]
5 Spine Care Tips For The New School Year
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 23, 2023
It’s hard to believe that school has already started for some here in Minnesota, and soon schools all over the state will be back in session. Back to school season can be a fun and exciting time, but it can also be hard on your child’s spine. From lugging around a heavy backpack to playing […]
Treating Spinal Facet Joint Arthropathy
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 21, 2023
Your spinal facet joints serve as the connection between the bones in your spine. These joints also make it easier for your spine to bend and twist, and key nerves pass through these joints as they run from the spinal cord to your extremities. If an issue develops with these facet joints, pain and mobility […]
4 Cornerstones Of Spine Health
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 16, 2023
You want to have a strong and healthy spine now and in the future, and that really comes down to making some smart decisions each and every day. Doing a couple simple things each day for your spine can help build a great foundation for prolonged spine health. But what aspects of your spine health […]
7 Tips For Treating Spine Pain With Weight Loss
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 14, 2023
Many studies have found a connection between a person’s size and their likelihood of developing a spinal issue. After all, the heavier a person is, the more stress their spine is under throughout the course of the day. However, the inverse is also true, and that means that weight loss can actually be an effective […]