The Benefits Of A Lumbar Fusion Procedure
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 4, 2020
A lumbar fusion procedure is an operation that is designed to help alleviate pain or dysfunction caused by an injured or degenerative spinal disc. During the procedure, a skilled spine surgeon fuses the adjacent vertebrae together in order to limit motion at the affected area. It’s one of the procedures Dr. Sinicropi offers at his […]
Tips for Treating Facet Joint Hypertrophy
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 30, 2020
Like a number of degenerative conditions, spinal hypertrophy is a condition that can result due to cumulative trauma, age, wear and tear, posture issues and natural tissue breakdown that can occur over the decades. Similar to a condition like arthritis, prevention is preferred to treatment, because you can’t always regain what’s been lost as a […]
How We Can Resume Elective Spine Surgeries After COVID-19
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 27, 2020
Emergency surgeries are still being performed in Minnesota and across the US, but many elective surgeries have been put on hold for the time being. According to many of the charts, Minnesota is now past their peak in terms of resources needed to help those affected by COVID-19, so we should soon be able to […]
Managing The Emotional Fallout Of Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 23, 2020
Back problems don’t just cause physical symptoms. We’ve talked about the psychological impacts that back pain can have on a person on the blog in the past, but today we also want to touch on the emotional toll that back pain can bring. Below, we take a closer look at the emotional fallout that can often […]
5 Ways Runners Can Help Prevent Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 20, 2020
Running is a great way to help keep your whole body healthy, but can also cause problems if we’re not careful. Most people think that lower body injuries are what plague most runners, and while foot and ankle injuries are common, another area of the body that can develop an acute or chronic injury from […]
5 Instances When You’ll Want To See A Spine Specialist Right Away
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 16, 2020
For a number of different reasons, many individuals who suffer non-life-threatening injuries oftentimes want to try to heal on their own without the assistance of a healthcare provider. In some cases, this can be a great way to avoid unnecessary expenses and take more control over your health, but there are other instances where it […]
Will My Spine Realign Itself?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 13, 2020
Over the years, our healthy spine can start to break down from natural degeneration and physical stress. When this happens, discs and vertebrae can shift, and this can lead to progressive spinal misalignment. If your spine becomes misaligned, stress may not be displaced properly, leading to further degeneration and problems. That’s why it’s so important […]
Over-The-Counter Drugs and Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 9, 2020
Back pain is one of if not the most common health condition that plaques the average American, and when mild to moderate back pain sets in, many people turn to over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers to help with their discomfort. Over-the-counter medications can play a significant role in helping you get back to full health, but […]
