Diagnosing Back Conditions Without Imaging
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Medical imaging technology can provide a doctor with information that they would not have been able to otherwise see, but that doesn’t mean that ordering imaging exams should be the first order of business when you walk into a doctor’s office with pain. There are a number of other ways that doctors work to pinpoint […]
All The Ways Smoking Complicates Your Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We all know that smoking is linked to a variety of health issues, so it should come as no surprise that it also causes a number of problems for your spine surgery procedure and recovery. In fact, most people are not aware of all the ways that smoking complicates your back surgery and rehab, so […]
Improving Your Lung Health After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Breathing is something we do throughout each day without a second thought, but the breathing process can become a little more difficult in the wake of your spine surgery. Strong breaths will help to push healthy, oxygenated blood to structures that need the nutrients it provides to aid in the healing process, so it’s important […]
Reducing Your Risk Of Anesthesia Complications During Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A fair amount of spinal procedures require that the patient be put into a sleep-like state with the help of general anesthesia. It is a powerful medication that ensures you do not feel anything while the spine surgeon performs the operation, but like any tool used in surgery, it carries a few additional risks. Surgical […]
How To Preserve Spinal Flexibility As You Age
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you’re like most people, you want to stay active long into your golden years, but that won’t happen by accident. As you get older, it gets harder and harder to maintain strength and flexibility in our spine. Natural degeneration takes its toll on everyone, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to maintain a high […]
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 […]
