Should I See A Spine Specialist Or My Primary Care Physician For Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 31, 2022
We always want to ensure we do right by our bodies, and sometimes that means seeking out a specialist when we’re dealing with a complex issue. Other times it simply means setting up an appointment with your primary care physician before the issue worsens. But how can you know if a situation calls for an […]
Oral Steroids For Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 27, 2022
Oral steroids can be a very effective treatment option for patients suffering from certain types of spinal issues, but like any pill, they aren’t designed to be a long-term, stand-alone option for your back pain. So how can the benefits of oral steroids be maximized, and what conditions can they help treat? We take a […]
Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Treat Back Pain
Category: Back Pain, Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 24, 2022
We put off a lot of different things in our life. Maybe we stretch our car another 1,000 miles before that oil change or we wait until the last minute to do our homework. Oftentimes we’re not really worse off because of this procrastination, but sometimes putting off something that deserves our immediate attention can […]
8 Tips For Dealing With Pre-Surgery Anxiety
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 20, 2022
Even though spine surgery is safer than it’s ever been, the prospect of surgery can still be a bit scary. It’s completely natural to be anxious ahead of your operation, but this isn’t a fun headspace to be in, and studies have actually shown that fear and anxiety can have negative effects on your recovery […]
Scoliosis Surgery Can Help Teens Return To Athletics
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 17, 2022
Our adolescent years are a time when our bodies go through a number of different changes. Your son may grow six inches in a year, or your niece may have grown like a weed since the last time you saw her, but these periods of rapid bone development can also cause problems if they don’t […]
Gen Z & Back Pain – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 13, 2022
Back pain is oftentimes touted as a problem that only affects older individuals, and while it’s true that it’s predominantly a problem for people over the age of 50, what we do in our youth can absolutely affect our spine health later in life. While many from Generation Z (born after 1996) are not currently […]
Why Opioids Can Actually Make Your Back Pain Feel Worse
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 10, 2022
Opioids can play a pivotal role in helping a person recover after surgery or while they are working their way back from a painful injury, but as we’ve said on the blog in the past, there isn’t a magic pill that can help completely resolve your spinal issue. Opioids can certainly help to drown out […]
Can A Lumbar Strain Be Permanent?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 6, 2022
Lumbar strains are one of the most common causes of low back discomfort, and while they aren’t the most serious type of back injury, you shouldn’t just assume that they will go away on their own. Like a number of other injuries, ignoring the problem and attempting to go on with your day like nothing […]
