6 Lifestyle Changes To Improve Your Spine Health
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 8, 2022
Nobody wants to get to the point where they need a surgical procedure to correct a spinal issue, but in order to avoid surgery, you have to start making some positive lifestyle changes before your spinal discomfort reaches the point where these simple changes are no longer effective. By making just a few small tweaks […]
How Long Do Epidural Steroid Injections Last?
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 4, 2022
If back pain is making it too hard for you to pursue non-operative treatment techniques like exercise and physical therapy, your spine specialist may recommend that you consider an epidural steroid injection (ESI). These injections deliver a targeted steroid into an affected space to calm inflammation and reduce symptoms, making it easier to pursue other […]
6 Tips For Avoiding Back Pain On The Pickleball Court
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 1, 2022
Pickleball has been around for a while now, but it’s recently exploded in popularity, especially among an older audience. The sport is a cross between tennis and badminton, and it requires coordination, flexibility and quick reactions, so you can see why healthcare providers are so excited that more people are turning to pickleball for regular […]
5 Tips For Recovering On Your Own After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 27, 2022
Recovering after a surgical procedure is always easier if you have family or friends that can lend a hand, but if your family doesn’t live nearby or your friends are bogged down by their work schedule, you may not always have someone to help while you’re recovering following a spinal operation. If you’re going to […]
Can You Treat Spinal Bone Spurs Without Surgery?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 25, 2022
Bone spurs are tiny bone fragments that can form in your body that irritate nearby nerves and structures. In the spine, they commonly form as the body works to stabilize exposed joints that are rubbing against one another as a result of arthritic degeneration. These tiny growths aren’t painful in and of themselves, but if […]
I Think My Back Pain Has Been Misdiagnosed
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 21, 2022
They say that “doctor knows best,” but what should you do if you think that your spinal issue has been misdiagnosed, or you just don’t agree with the initial assessment? You want to have trust in your care provider, but at the same time, you need to trust your gut if something just doesn’t seem […]
What Does A Spine Specialist Look For During A Physical Examination?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 18, 2022
If you’ve read a number of our blogs, you probably know that one of the main points in the diagnostic process is the physical examination. So what is the doctor looking for during this physical assessment? In today’s blog, we walk you through some of the things that your spine specialist will look for during […]
Dr. Sinicropi Named a 2022 Top Doctor By Mpls. St. Paul Magazine
Category: Awards | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 14, 2022
We are excited to announce that Dr. Stefano Sinicropi has been named to the 2022 Top Doctors list by Mpls. St. Paul Magazine! This is the eighth straight year that Dr. Sinicropi has been included on the annual Top Doctors list, but finding out that he has earned this distinction never gets old! This is the […]
