4 Daily Habits To Stay Healthy After A Spinal Cord Injury
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A spinal cord injury can change your life in a hurry, and while your life may never be the same as it was prior to your injury, a spinal cord injury should not get in the way of you living a full and healthy life. If spinal cord damage is limiting your mobility and affecting […]
How Men Can Get Relief From Sciatic Nerve Pain
Category: Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body, extending from your lower back all the way down your leg. As a spine specialist, we oftentimes help patients who have sciatic nerve impingements in their lower back or hip area. This is a common development during pregnancy or after the childbirth process as the […]
Central Sleep Apnea And Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Breathing is something we do subconsciously, which means we don’t have to think about doing it in order for our bodies to perform the action. This subconscious action is why we’re able to go about our day and get a good night’s sleep without needing to think about performing the act of breathing. However, sometimes […]
March And Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
March is here, and that means it’s time for another installment on how each month of the year can challenge your spine in unique ways. We’ve already explained how August, September, October, November, December, January and February can be hard on your spine, and now we set our sights on March. How March Can Be […]
Can I Prevent Spinal Facet Joint Disease?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Like any joint in your body, the facet joints that are located on either side of your vertebrae are prone to degeneration and wear and tear. Over time, this can lead to pain, limited range of motion and overall discomfort in the spine. Since this often occurs naturally or without severe acute trauma, many people […]
How To Treat Epidural Fibrosis (Spinal Nerve Scarring)
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Epidural fibrosis, also known as spinal nerve scarring or failed back surgery syndrome, is a medical condition that can develop after a person has undergone a surgical procedure on their spine. It’s not uncommon for the condition to develop in the majority of people who undergo surgery, but that doesn’t mean it’s always symptomatic. In […]
Ultrasound Guided Nerve And Scar Tissue Hydro-Dissection
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A compressed or misfiring nerve is a common cause of back pain, and thankfully spine specialists have a number of ways to treat these nerve issues. When conservative methods fail, a minimally invasive operation may become necessary. There are a variety of operations that may help provide spinal nerve pain relief, and one of those […]
Will Sleeping On The Floor Help My Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We spend almost a third of our lives asleep, which means that it’s important our spine is in a healthy position when we hit the hay. We need this horizontal time to allow our spine and its supportive structures to heal, instead of being a source of pressure and pain. Oftentimes the type of mattress […]
