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 […]
Back Pain Cases Expected To Surge To 800 Million By 2050
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 2, 2023
Unless we take a proactive approach to solving the issue, a new report suggests that the number of people who will be suffering from back pain will reach 800 million by the year 2050. According to the model published in the Lancet Rheumatology journal, more than 840 million people will deal with problematic back pain […]
How To Help Your Kid Become More Active
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 30, 2023
Being physically active during your adolescent and teen years can help your body develop and strengthen as expected, but it seems like it’s getting harder and harder to get kids to be active. Cell phones, television and video games have all become more engaging, and while are finding new ways to be entertained, if that […]
Causes Of Back Pain While Going To The Bathroom
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 23, 2023
If you are uncomfortable or in pain when attempting to pass a bowel movement, you’re not alone. Many people deal with discomfort when having a bowel movement, and oftentimes this discomfort is housed in the back region. Sometimes this discomfort is caused by a spinal issue, while other times the problem is in a different […]
Treating Spinal Nerve Sheath Tumors
Category: Back Pain, Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 22, 2023
Your spinal nerves are protected by a thin layer of myelin and connective tissue called a nerve sheath. If an issue develops in the cells within this insulative cover, a nerve sheath tumor can develop. The majority of these nerve sheath tumors are non-cancerous, but they will need to be monitored and they can compress […]
How To Prevent And Treat Spinal Nerve Adhesion After Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 17, 2023
Scarring is a natural part of the healing process, but if scar tissue doesn’t develop as expected, it can actually lead to more discomfort and pain. When scar tissue envelops or adheres to a nerve root during the healing process, this is known as epidural fibrosis. The condition tends to occur most commonly in the […]
