5 Ways To Support Health Bone Growth After Spinal Fusion
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 16, 2021
A spinal fusion procedure involves the connection or “fusion” of two or more adjacent vertebrae to help prevent movement in a specific area of your spine. Although spinal fusion may involve the insertion of some artificial hardware, it’s your own bone growth that actually completes the fusion of the vertebrae. With that in mind, it’s […]
How To Get Rid Of Back Tightness
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 13, 2021
Spinal muscle tightness can range in severity from mildly annoying to a major pain, especially if that tightness contributes to a muscle tear or related injury. If you’re dealing with a tight back, you’ll want to be careful and deliberate in how you approach activity until the tightness subsides in order to avoid injuring the […]
Is Chiropractic Care Covered Under My Health Insurance?
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 9, 2021
We’re getting towards the end of the year, and that means it’s time for many people to pick a health insurance plan for the upcoming year. If you have been dealing with back pain, you may be looking at insurance plans and seeing if certain specialty services are covered under your plan. One such treatment […]
Managing The Mental Side of Spinal Injuries
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 6, 2021
After a traumatic injury, the physical ailment gets most of the attention, and rightfully so. However, that doesn’t mean we should overlook other ways in which the spinal injury could affect your health, most notably your mental health. In today’s blog, we’re going to take a closer look at the importance of caring for your […]
8 Ways To Help A Parent Before And After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 2, 2021
If you’ve been told that your mother or father will be having spine surgery in the near future, you’re probably wondering if there is anything you can do to help with the process. Fortunately there are a number of ways you can help a parent who is in need of spine surgery, some of which […]
5 Spine Protecting Tips When Raking Or Shoveling
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 22, 2021
We’re in that in-between season between fall and winter where the weather can’t always make up its mind. Gusty winds and rain can bring autumn leaves down in a hurry, and some parts of the state already have snow on the ground, which means many Minnesotans are now reaching for their rakes or snow shovels. […]
5 Spine Symptoms That May Signal A Bigger Back Issue
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 18, 2021
Back pain is one of the most common health conditions that plagues average Americans, and because it’s so common, many people mistakenly believe it’s not a big deal. While certain minor backaches aren’t a major concern, they shouldn’t be ignored, because oftentimes they will only continue to get worse. That’s especially true for certain spinal […]
5 Home Care Tips For Treating Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 15, 2021
We understand that heading to a specialist to have an injury examined and treated isn’t exactly your favorite thing to do, which is why so many people try to treat their pain on their own in hopes that they can avoid an office visit. However, if you really want to do everything in your power […]
