1 in 4 American Workers Has Chronic Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 20, 2019
More than a quarter of the American workforce suffers from chronic low back pain, according to a new study. According to the study by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, nearly 40 million American workers suffer from regular flareups of chronic back pain. Here’s a closer look at the survey findings, which […]
What Are The Different Types of Spinal Implants
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 16, 2019
The spine is an incredibly complex system, and if structures wear down or break, spine surgeons need to have an arsenal of implants available to help their patients. But what type of implants do surgeons regularly use, and which ones would be right for your spine needs? We take a closer look at a number […]
Tips for Treating Flat Back of the Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 14, 2019
A healthy human spine has a natural curve to it, and with two alternating curves at the top or bottom, many refer to it as an “S” curve. These curves normally balance each other out and help the spine handle stress, but these curves don’t always stay in the correct shape. When the curves become […]
Treating Spinal Numbness, Tingling & Radiating Pain
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 13, 2019
Your back is home to nerves that traverse throughout your body, and as we’ve talked about in other blogs, an issue in your spine can actually lead to the onset of symptoms in other areas of your body. Oftentimes we feel this discomfort in our arms and legs, and it develops in the form of […]
What is DISH of the Spine?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 9, 2019
As we get older, we have a greater risk of developing certain health conditions. One such condition is DISH, which stands for diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperstosis, and it’s a condition that often affects the spines of older individuals. Below, we take a closer look at what’s going on if you’ve been diagnosed with DISH, and […]
Have Chronic Neck or Back Pain? You’re Not Alone
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 7, 2019
New research published by the market research firm OnePoll found that a large portion of Americans have been dealing with neck or back pain for years. According to the research that was recently published, roughly one in four Americans reports having suffered from neck or back pain for at least five years, while 16 percent […]
How Do Most People Manage Their Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 6, 2019
As we’ve talked about on the blog in the past, back pain is one of the most common conditions that people deal with on a regular basis. Since it is such a common condition, it stands to reason that millions of people are seeking treatment for their spine pain. But how are most people trying […]
What Is A Spinal Myelography?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 2, 2019
When it comes to making an accurate diagnosis of your back condition, spine experts have a number of tools in their arsenal to help them make an accurate conclusion. Imaging techniques allow them to see more than what’s possible with the naked eye, and one such imaging technique is called a spinal myelography. Below, we […]
