Why It’s So Important To Keep Moving If You Have Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 5, 2026
When we suffer an injury or pain develops, one of our first instincts is to tone down the activity and attempt to protect the area from additional stress. This is a wonderful instinct that can limit trauma on a damaged area of the body, but far too often people allow rest and inactivity to become […]
4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Choosing Back Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 4, 2026
Spine surgery is a major undertaking that carries some risks, so most people really take some time to ponder whether it is the right choice for them. And while you don’t have a crystal ball that can guarantee that the procedure will be worth it, we’re confident that if you ask yourself a few pointed […]
How Long Can I Take Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers For Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 29, 2026
If you’ve noticed that back discomfort has become more common these days, you might just shrug it off by reaching for an Advil or an Aleve in the morning. These over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications can do wonders for managing small aches and pains that are rooted in swelling and inflammation, but should you just accept that […]
How To Protect Your Spine From Prolonged Sitting
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 28, 2026
Movement is key to keeping your spine strong and healthy as you age, but for a large portion of Americans, they are confined to a desk or similar limited-movement role at their job for 40 hours a week or more. Prolonged sitting can greatly increase your risk of different spinal issues, but you can reduce […]
Little Weight Gain Can Cause Big Problems For Your Back
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 27, 2026
Gaining a little unwanted weight is something that almost every person has experienced at some point in life. Whether you gained some weight after you went off to college, you overindulged during the holiday season or you were unable to be as active as normal for a period of time for one reason or another, […]
Tailbone Injuries – When To Seek Medical Treatment
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 22, 2026
Our tailbone rests at the base of the spine, and it’s composed of three to five vertebrae fused together. It’s pretty well protected, but landing hard on your butt can overload the area and lead to a bruised or fractured tailbone. In many instances, bruised and even fractured tailbones can heal without surgical intervention, but […]
Could Hormone Therapy Treat Chronic Back Pain?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 21, 2026
New research has found that hormone therapy could prove to be a useful treatment option against chronic low back pain. Although the study was conducted in mice, researchers were optimistic about the findings. For the study, researchers used three mouse models to replicate common sources of spinal degeneration: Natural aging Mechanical instability Genetic susceptibility When […]
5 Simple Things To Do For Your Back Every Single Day
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 20, 2026
You don’t need to completely overhaul your daily life in order to gradually improve the health of your spine. There are a number of little things you can do each day that will act as a building block for long-term spine health. In today’s blog, we’re going to spotlight some of those minor tweaks that […]
