Why Am I Regularly Waking Up With Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 10, 2020
A lot of people believe that back pain is just something we have to learn to deal with as we get older, and while we’ve dispelled that rumor on the blog in the past, many also incorrectly believe that waking up with morning back pain is a normal occurrence. Let us reiterate that back pain […]
Preventing Back Pain From Horseback Riding
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 7, 2020
You sit on a horse’s back when riding it, but oftentimes it’s your back that ends up hurting after a long ride, not your horse’s spine. Bouncing up and down with each trot will take a physical toll on your spine, and a saddle does little to help prevent this stress. However, if you’re aware […]
How December Can Be Cold To Your Spine Health
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 3, 2020
We’re back for another installment on how each month of the year can present unique challenges for your spine. We’ve already looked at how August, September, October and November can be hard on your spine. This month, we take a look at the last month on the calendar and talk about how December can cause […]
5 Common Back Problems That Can Happen To Anyone
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 30, 2020
More than 90 percent of Americans will experience acute or chronic back pain at some point in their life, so it’s clear that back pain doesn’t discriminate. Whether you’re old, young, white, black, active or sedentary, back pain can come for you. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at five spinal problems that […]
Vitamins and Nutrients That Are Crucial For Spine Health
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 27, 2020
Your diet plays a key role in the health of your spine. The foods we eat provide our bodies with key vitamins, minerals and nutrients that aid in spinal bone development and stability. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at which vitamins and nutrients should be a staple of your diet or taken […]
How To Prepare For Outpatient Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 23, 2020
Advancements in surgical techniques mean that many spine surgeries can be performed using minimally invasive methods and conducted in an outpatient manner. While it’s great that surgeons can allow a patient to leave the surgical center on the same day as their operation, it doesn’t mean that recovery will be a breeze. In today’s blog, […]
Helping Someone Seek Help for Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 19, 2020
Here are some talking points to consider if you want to convince a loved one that seeking medical help for their back pain is in their best interests. Improved Diagnostic Testing – Physical exams haven’t changed much over the years, but imaging tests have only gotten more definitive. We have a number of different imaging […]
5 Treatment Options For Spinal Nerve Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 16, 2020
Numerous nerves pass through the spinal canal and near other spinal structures, so it’s not uncommon for them to become compressed or damaged. Left untreated, these affected nerves can lead to pain, numbness, functional weakness or other physical issues. The good news is that depending on the root cause of nerve pain, there are a […]
