What To Wear & What Not To Wear To Your Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 14, 2021
Many of us struggle to figure out what we’re going to wear before we leave the house in the morning, oftentimes trying to find a balance between practical and stylish. But if you’re wondering what you should wear if you’re headed into the clinic for spine surgery, know that styles take a back seat to […]
The Biggest Predictor Of Future Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 11, 2021
Back pain is one of the most common health conditions that affects roughly 90 percent of Americans at some point in their life. Your spine is very complex and it handles a lot of stress as you sit, stand and move throughout the day, so it stands to reason that your back can start to […]
Scared Of Your Upcoming Spine Surgery? 4 Tips To Help
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 7, 2021
It’s completely normal to be nervous or scared of your upcoming spine surgery, but aside from giving you the best care in the world, we also want to do everything in our power to help manage this fear and ensure you’re in a good head space both before and after an operation. Below, we’re going […]
Do Physicians Have A Racial Bias When Treating Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 4, 2021
A new study out of UCLA found that physicians were more likely to prescribe opioids to white patients who complained of back pain compared to other ethnic groups. To get a better understanding of racial inequalities when it comes to healthcare treatment, researchers looked at nationwide medical claims data from 2006 to 2015 for about […]
Can you Unpinch A Spinal Nerve?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 30, 2021
A pinched nerve can be an extremely painful experience that can bring even the strongest of people to their knees in discomfort. The condition occurs when a spinal nerve becomes pinched between two hard areas, like a disc, vertebrae or bone spur. Once that nerve becomes pinched by these segments, is it possible to “unpinch” […]
5 Ways To Support And Strengthen Your Lumbar Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 27, 2021
One of the most common complaints we hear in our office is in regards to lower back pain, and when you think about it, it makes sense. Your lumbar spine is tasked with supporting an immense amount of stress throughout the day, not only when you’re standing, but oftentimes when you’re sitting on the couch […]
What Is Endoscopic Spine Surgery?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 23, 2021
Surgeons are always looking to match a procedure to the patient based on a number of different factors that maximize the benefits to the patient. Sometimes that involves a minimally invasive procedure, while other times a more standard open operation is the best bet. For others, specialized procedures like laser spine surgery or an endoscopic […]
The Typical Back Pain Treatment Journey
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 20, 2021
Everybody’s journey to find relief from their spinal condition is different, but at the same time, many people progress through similar stages on their quest to rid themselves of back pain. With that in mind, we thought it would be helpful to cover some of the common stages that most people pass through as they […]
