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 […]
How To Have A Productive Appointment With Your Spine Specialist
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 23, 2020
If you have spine pain, the last thing you want is to feel like you aren’t any better off after a visit to the doctor’s office. You shouldn’t expect the doctor to be able to wave a magic wand and fix your back problem at this first appointment, but at the same time, you want […]
Why Lack Of Sleep – Not Just A Unsupportive Mattress – Is Bad For Your Back
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 20, 2020
When people think of how a poor night’s sleep leads to back pain, they typically imagine that the problem is caused by a poor sleep position or an unsupportive mattress. Don’t get us wrong, those are two common causes of back pain, but they aren’t the only sleep-related factors that can lead to worsening back […]
Does Your Back Hurt? Check Your Chair
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 16, 2020
There are a number of threats to the health of your spine, but many of those are obvious threats as the result of physical trauma. Falling off a ladder, getting in a car accident, or a painful collision on the football field can all lead to back pain. But so too can less obvious causes, […]
Is Spinal Stenosis Preventable?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 13, 2020
Spinal stenosis is a relatively common health condition that involves the narrowing of the spinal canal to the point where pressure is exerted on the spinal cord, causing nerve-related pain. Since the most common contributing factor for spinal stenosis is age, many wonder if this condition can be prevented. While it’s not completely preventable, there […]
How Weekend Warriors Can Prevent Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 9, 2020
Life is busy, and even the best laid plans to get regular exercise can fall apart when life gets in the way. For many people, this leaves the weekend as the only real time when they have enough free time to commit to an exercise routine. It’s great that you’re trying to stay active, but […]
What’s Causing My Sharp Lower Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 6, 2020
Back pain is one of the most common forms of pain that people deal with on a regular basis, but for many, it is in the form of a dull ache as a result of stress and natural spinal degeneration. However, some people deal with sharp, sudden instances of pain in their lower back. What […]
Risk Factors For Pediatric Spinal Tumors
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 2, 2020
Spinal tumors can jeopardize the integrity of your spinal stability and have an impact on your whole body health, so it’s important to know the signs and risk factors associated with them. They most commonly develop in older individuals, but children and teens aren’t immune from their presence either. In today’s blog, we take a […]
