What Can And Can’t Spinal Injections Help Treat?
Category: Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 20, 2020
Corticosteroid spinal injections can be a patient’s best friend, but they aren’t a perfect solution for all types of back pain. A spine specialist will need to conduct a comprehensive diagnosis and consider other relevant factors like patient demographics and family history before deciding if spinal injections may be worth pursuing. In today’s blog, we […]
Preventing & Treating Scarred Spinal Nerves
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 17, 2020
After a significant trauma or in the wake of a surgery, your body responds by treating wound sites by forming scar tissue. This tissue is a little different than normal skin tissue in that it tends to be thicker and more fibrous. Because of this, when it forms around or near nerves, it can cause […]
When Back Pain Becomes A Daily Battle
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 13, 2020
Back pain is one of if not the most common pain condition on the planet, with more than 90 percent of adults complaining of acute or chronic back pain at some point in their life. However, just because it is a common condition doesn’t mean that consistent back pain is normal. In fact, it’s just […]
The Challenges August Presents For Your Spine
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 10, 2020
We’re starting a new series where we take a closer look at how each month of the year challenges your spine and your neck in unique ways. Below, we kick off the series by seeing some of the ways August in Minnesota can lead to issues with your spine if you’re not careful. Be sure […]
How To Prepare For Spine Surgery That Has Been Delayed By COVID
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 6, 2020
If you’re like the millions of Americans whose access to healthcare has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, know that you shouldn’t just sit by and wait for everything to pass. This is especially true if it’s not just your ability to see your doctor that’s been impacted, but your ability to undergo an elective […]
3 Groups Of People At Higher Risk Of Back Problems
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 3, 2020
If you have a family history or a genetic predisposition to a certain ailment, you want to be informed so you can make smart choices and keep tabs on that aspect of your health. Demographic predispositions to certain health issues are no different, and there are a number of groups that are at a higher […]
What’s Causing My Occasional Spinal Numbness?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 30, 2020
If your arm is numb because you slept in a weird position or your leg falls asleep after an extended session in your favorite recliner, odds are these are not signs of a major health issue. But what if this numbness or a tingling sensation occurs more frequently, and what if the area of the […]
Could Your Motorcycle Be Causing Your Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 27, 2020
The summer weather means that it’s finally nice enough for motorcycle enthusiasts to take their Harley on a cross country roadtrip or up north for a weekend getaway. Because the riding season is shorter here in Minnesota than in other parts of the country, many motorcycle riders try to squeeze in as much riding as […]
