What Is The Success Rate Of Spine Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If conservative treatments have failed to provide relief for your back discomfort, your spine specialist may recommend a surgical procedure. If you end up deciding to pursue a surgical correction, just how likely is it that the operation will be successful? In today’s blog, we take a broad look at the success rate of corrective […]
Spinal Cord Injuries May Lead To Muscle Wasting
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
New research out of The Ohio State University suggests that a spinal cord injury may trigger muscle wasting in patients, causing them to lose more weight and muscle mass than can be explained solely by their paralysis. Researchers say that the muscle wasting can be quick and severe, and they believe that it is linked […]
The Unique Challenges Facing A Woman’s Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain is common among both sexes, but women face some unique challenges when it comes to their spine health. Women have some major anatomical, hormonal and lifestyle differences compared to men that put them at a heightened risk for certain spinal ailments. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at some of the […]
5 Warning Signs That Your Back Injury Is Worsening
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back injuries are incredibly common, but because they are so common, many people oftentimes assume that they aren’t all that big of a deal. Many people choose to try and push through their discomfort with the mindset that eventually their spine will start to feel better. This is rarely the best path forward, although it […]
5 Common Obstacles To Successful Back Pain Treatment
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
When you set off to treat a new or chronic injury, you do so with the intention that the treatments you pursue will either help to reduce or completely eliminate your discomfort. And while no treatment is 100 percent effective, oftentimes people encounter other obstacles that can make it hard for them to achieve successful […]
Protect Your Child’s Spine by Monitoring Their Screen Time
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The holiday season has come and gone, and that means that millions of families are playing with new electronics like i-Pads, tablets and e-readers. These electronic devices can be a fun way to pass the time on a car ride or engage your mind with a good book, but it’s important that parents take note […]
Exploring Some Overlooked Causes Of Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you fall off a ladder or tweak something in your back while you’re carrying a heavy box, it’s pretty easy to tell why your spine is hurting. However, oftentimes identifying underlying contributing factors to your spine discomfort isn’t always that easy. If you can’t figure out why your spine is in pain, it won’t […]
5 Tips For Managing Anxiety Before Your Spinal MRI
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a common device that is used to provide doctors with a detailed look inside a person’s body. An MRI uses magnetic waves to produce a high-resolution image of a variety of structures inside the body, including soft tissues that wouldn’t show up on a standard x-ray. However, one of the […]
