Are You At Risk For A Spinal Compression Fracture?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 26, 2021
A spinal compression fracture occurs when one or more vertebral segments in your spine becomes overloaded with stress and breaks. These types of fractures are common in car accidents and as a result of falling from a great height, but as we get older, our risk of suffering one of these fractures increases and the […]
Common Causes of Back Pain In Your 40s
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 22, 2021
A couple weeks ago we started a series on how back pain can cause problems for people of all ages. We’re starting young and working our way up, as we’ve already profiled common back problems for people in their 20s and 30s. The trend continues this week as we take a look at common back […]
5 Tips For Preventing Cycling-Related Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 19, 2021
The Twin Cities is a very bike friendly area when the weather complies, and even during the cold months, many Minnesotans head to spin class or jump on their stationary bikes. Biking can be great exercise, but because the exercise puts your spine in an odd position, it can easily result in back pain if […]
5 Tips for Dealing with Back Pain In Your 30s
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 15, 2021
We’re continuing our series on how back pain can affect people of all ages and all walks of life. Last week, we took a look at some of the common causes of back pain in your 20s. Today, we’re moving up a decade and looking at back pain in your 30s. There will be a […]
Marijuana Use May Negatively Affect Spine Surgery Outcomes
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 12, 2021
New research published in Spine suggests that chronic marijuana use could lead to an increased likelihood of complications during and after spine surgery. According to researchers, heavy marijuana use prior to spine surgery can lead to a number of physical complications, and it can add to a patient’s financial burden. “Chronic cannabis use among patients […]
How to Deal With Back Pain In Your 20s
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 8, 2021
We’re going to start a series that focuses on back pain and common back problems that tend to affect different age groups. Eventually, you’ll be able to read up on conditions that affect us in our golden years, but to start, we’re going to focus on back pain in younger individuals and work our way […]
April And Your Spine
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 5, 2021
The calendar has turned once again, and that means it’s time for another installment of how each month of the year can take a toll on your spine. In previous blogs, we’ve explained how August, September, October, November, December, January, February and March can be difficult for your spine. Below, we take a closer look […]
Don’t Be Fooled By These Back Pain Treatments
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 1, 2021
Today is April Fool’s Day, and if you’re like most people, you’re probably keeping your eye out for pranks and hijinks around your home and office. No matter what day it is, when it comes to back pain, it’s important that you don’t get fooled by some bad treatment advice. In today’s blog, we explain […]
