Can I Have Back Surgery If I Am Sick?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 5, 2022
Millions of people catch the common cold every year. A cold may force you to work from home for a few days or take care of a sick kid when they come home from school with a runny nose, but coming down with a sickness can also affect the viability of your upcoming spine surgery. […]
What To Do When Your Back Will Not Stop Hurting?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 29, 2022
Back pain is an unfortunate reality for far too many Americans. For some people, back pain seems to come and go in waves, while for others, discomfort is chronic and intense. No matter how your back pain presents, it’s important to realize that it’s not normal for your back to hurt indefinitely. You need to […]
4 Exercises To Avoid If You Have Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 28, 2022
Exercise is a wonderful treatment option for a number of different spinal conditions, but you also need to be smart about how you approach an exercise routine. Some exercises are perfect for your ailing spine, while others may actually put you at risk for more injury. And while all spine injuries are different, there are […]
Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery More Expensive?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 16, 2022
Minimally invasive spine surgery is becoming the norm. Traditional open spine surgery can present with some additional potential complications for the patient, so when available, a minimally invasive surgery is almost always preferred. However, many patients wonder if they are paying more in order to undergo this newer version of surgery. Below, we explain if […]
What Is Dorsalgia And How Is It Treated?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 14, 2022
Spine pain comes in all different shapes and sizes, and there are also a number of different terms used to describe conditions that affect your spine. One such term is dorsalgia. Dorsalgia is kind of a general term to describe a variety of spinal conditions, but it’s not just a catch all for any type […]
Why The First Treatment for Back Pain Is Rarely Surgery
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 10, 2022
Spine surgery is an incredibly effective option when it comes to treating a wide range of back issues, but that doesn’t mean that it’s always the first option when a problem develops. In fact, surgery is rarely the first option. But if surgery is oftentimes so effective, why isn’t it considered earlier in the process? […]
Can Lumbar Radiculopathy Be Treated Without Surgery?
Category: Nerves | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 7, 2022
Lumbar radiculopathy is the medical term that describes what happens when a nerve in your lower back becomes compressed or damaged. Oftentimes this impingement involves the largest nerve in your body – the sciatic nerve – but there are a number of nerves that traverse through the lower spine that can become impinged along the […]
Surprising Ways Alcohol Can Contribute To Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 3, 2022
Alcohol can have a number of effects on the brain and body. While alcohol may give you the courage to get up and sing at karaoke night, it can also cause some issues for our health, and many of the issues are not so obvious. In fact, your back is one area of your body […]
