4 Common Conditions Associated With An Aging Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 29, 2019
No matter what we do, we can’t stop father time. That being said, if we eat a healthy diet, get regular exercise and take care of small problems as they arise, we can help keep our spine healthy long into our wonder years. But which spinal conditions most commonly affect older individuals? In today’s blog, […]
What Happens During A Spinal Stroke?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 24, 2019
A stroke is a medical condition in which the blood supply to the brain is cut off. This deprives the brain of oxygen and causes serious symptoms throughout the body. A stroke is a very serious medical event, but did you know that a brain stroke isn’t the only type of stroke that can occur? […]
Why Does My Lower Back Hurt When I Bend Over?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 22, 2019
Back pain is one of the most common pain conditions that Americans deal with on a regular basis, and of the types of back pain, lower back pain is the most common type. Lower back pain can develop for a number of different reasons, but one of the most common actions that results in the […]
The Link Between Back Pain and Incontinence
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 18, 2019
Spine pain is one of the most common conditions that people deal with as they get older, but when it’s coupled with incontinence, it’s a bigger cause for concern. Both of these conditions can develop independent of one another, but when they happen at the same time, it’s often time to visit a spine specialist. […]
What Are Some Causes of Spinal Cord Compression?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 15, 2019
Your spinal cord has nerves that relay signals back and forth from the brain to the rest of your body, but if something inhibits these nerve signals, pain and other issues can develop. Acute physical trauma like a car accident is one way to damage and compress the nerves in your spinal cord, but there […]
Does The “July Effect” Impact Spine Surgery Success?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 9, 2019
The calendar has turned to July, and while it is one of the hottest months of the year in Minnesota, it’s also one of the deadliest in the operating room if you believe in the so-called “July Effect.” For those of you unfamiliar with the term, the July Effect or July Phenomenon is the perceived […]
Why Does My Back Feel Hot?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 8, 2019
If you’re experiencing a warming or burning sensation in your spine and you’re not dealing with a sunburn, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with an underlying spinal condition. A number of different back problems can present with symptoms that include a burning or warming sensation, so it’s not always easy to make a diagnosis […]
4 Tips For Mentally Dealing With Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 3, 2019
Spine pain is much more than just a physical ailment. While the underlying issue may be in your physical body, back pain can have long-reaching effects on our mental and emotional states. Treating the physical problem is only half the battle, and we also need to be caring for our mental health throughout our journey […]
