Why Weight Loss Can Be So Beneficial For Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: July 1, 2019
Statistics show that more than 90 percent of Americans will be plagued by back pain at some point in their life, so it’s important to take steps to help reduce your risk of developing a spinal issue. One such way is to maintain an active lifestyle and a healthy weight. Having a healthy weight can […]
Protecting Your Spine Through Your Pregnancy
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 27, 2019
When you get the news that you’re expecting, you begin to focus on everything you can do to prepare yourself, your house and the world for the arrival of your baby. With all the focus on the impending bundle of joy, oftentimes your health as an expectant mother can take a back seat. One such […]
Paraplegia, Tetraplegia & Quadriplegia Explained
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 25, 2019
Spinal cord injuries can be devastating and life changing, and how your world is impacted depends on the location and severity of your injury. The location of the spinal cord injury is a big factor in the extent of the damage, and it also helps doctors classify what type of condition you’re dealing with. Below, […]
How To Effectively Treat Tailbone Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 24, 2019
It can feel great to sit back and relax after a long work day, but that’s not always the case for someone who is suffering from tailbone discomfort. Tailbone pain, medically known as coccydynia, can be mildly annoying or downright pain, and it can develop for a number of different reasons. Below, we take a […]
How To Recognize Scoliosis in Children
Category: Scoliosis | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 20, 2019
Scoliosis is a spinal condition that results in an abnormal curvature of the spine. You might think that spotting this curvature disorder in your child will be easily, but oftentimes it is not very pronounced in the beginning and slowly continues as the child and their spine develops. Since treatment success hinges on how early […]
How Back Injuries Can Affect Your Mental Health
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 17, 2019
Back pain can affect your life in a number of ways. It can make work painful, it can prevent you from partaking in some recreational activities that you love, and it can also disrupt your ability to get restful sleep. According to research, back pain can also have a significant effect on our mental health. […]
When Back Surgery Isn’t Your Best Choice
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 13, 2019
Just because we perform intricate spine surgeries doesn’t mean we recommend an operation for every patient that walks through the door. In fact, for many patients we recommend that they don’t undergo an operation for one reason or another. Our top priority is to provide you with the best care possible, and sometimes that can […]
What Will Spine Surgery Look Like In The Future?
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: June 10, 2019
Medical science is always advancing, and we’ve made huge strides in just the past few years when it comes to improving surgical procedures and providing the best care possible for our patients. And while we’ve come a long way, it’s exciting to think about what the future of spine surgery has in store. So what […]
