Why Isn’t My Back Pain Responding To Treatment?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 13, 2022
Few things are more annoying than chronic back pain that just won’t go away despite your best efforts, and while the pain is obviously the biggest annoyance, not knowing why your back isn’t responding to treatment is also extremely frustrating. If you’re dealing with unresolved back pain, part of alleviating your pain centers around figuring […]
Adolescent Scoliosis Best Fixed With One Surgery Instead of Multiple
Category: Scoliosis | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 10, 2022
Medical experts and spine specialists are always looking for new ways to improve on current techniques, especially when they want to improve the experience and outcomes for adolescent patients. Previously, the medical community thought that for kids between the ages of 8-11 years old, multiple surgeries with expandable rods was oftentimes best way to treat […]
What Working From Home Is Doing To Our Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 6, 2022
Millions of Americans have transitioned to a partial or completely remote work schedule amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and it seems likely that if we ever fully get back to normal, many workers will continue to work from home in some capacity. Working from home has a number of perks, but it can also be […]
Caring For Your Spine In The New Year
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 3, 2022
If you’re hoping to make some New Year’s resolutions this year, you may be like the millions of other Americans who are considering making changes to become a healthier version of themselves in the new year. But what area of your health should you focus on, and what types of changes should you consider? In […]
5 Tips for Supporting a Spouse With Spine Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 30, 2021
Nobody wants to see their spouse in pain, so if your spouse is dealing with acute or chronic back pain, you probably want to do everything in your power to help alleviate their discomfort. And if you made it to this page, there’s a chance you’re looking for some advice on how to best support […]
5 Tips For Getting Clearance For Spinal Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 27, 2021
Depending on what type of procedure that is being considered, there is a possibility that you will need to receive medical clearance from either your spine surgeon or your general practitioner before the surgical team will move forward with an operation. This tends to be pretty standard in elective procedures when time isn’t as much […]
6 Benefits Of An Endoscopic Discectomy
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 23, 2021
Herniated discs are incredibly common, with about 1 in 50 Americans suffering one each year. When a spinal disc herniates, the disc’s inner material can leak out and press against your spinal cord, leading to pain and physical dysfunction. Although herniated discs can oftentimes be treated with conservative techniques, a fair amount will require surgery […]
How Spinal Surgery Can Help Curb Opioid Use
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 20, 2021
Opioid abuse and addiction is a huge problem here in the United States and across the globe, and oftentimes a physical injury is what sends countless Americans down the path of painkillers each year. Because of this, medical experts are always looking for new ways to treat physical injuries without relying on opioids and painkillers. […]
