5 Gifts For Someone Recovering From Back Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 30, 2019
If a friend or family member is going under the knife for back surgery, you’re probably wondering what you can do to help them on their journey to recovery. But what are they going to want or need following a spinal procedure? In today’s blog, we share five gift ideas you can give that will […]
Understanding Spinal Neuropathy and Radiculopathy
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 29, 2019
Because of the design of the spine and all the key structures housed in the area, it’s not uncommon for patients to tell us that they are dealing with symptoms that mimic more than one condition. One of the most common examples is the diagnosis of spinal radiculopathy and spinal neuropathy. We put the two […]
5 Ways Obesity Compounds Back Problems
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 25, 2019
A lot of us are carrying around a little more weight than we did in our younger days, but we may not be aware of how those couple extra pounds are affecting our back. It stands to reason that if you’re heavier, your body has to handle more stress with every step you take, but […]
Preventing Machine Vibration-Related Back Problems
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 23, 2019
Many Minnesotans work in agricultural, industrial or construction industries, and many of them work with heavy machinery on a daily basis. Whether you’re running the plow, driving across the state or using a jackhammer, many Minnesota workers engage in tasks that expose them to regular vibration or repetitive forceful movements. In many instances, the location […]
3 Great Ways To Exercise If You Have Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 22, 2019
If you’ve visited a doctor for back pain, you’ve probably been told that exercise is one of the best things you can do for your back. However, it can be difficult to get a standard workout in if back pain is so severe that it disrupts your workout. In order to stay active and help […]
Treatment Options For Sequestered Spinal Discs
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 18, 2019
A sequestered spinal disc is a condition in which a small part of the vertebral disc breaks off and migrates into the spinal canal. It occurs when the disc’s nucleus pulposus pushes through the outer annular fiber and a piece of the nucleus breaks free. This free portion of the disc can cause a couple […]
How Can I Slow The Progression Of Spinal Arthritis?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 16, 2019
Spinal osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that affects millions of Americans. Arthritis is a tricky condition to treat because it can occur naturally over time after our joints are exposed to years of stress, and you can’t reverse this damage once it’s set in. That being said, you can help to ward off arthritis and […]
5 Ways You’re Unknowingly Taxing Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 15, 2019
Happy tax day! Hopefully, you’ve had your taxes filed for a while now, but if not, today is the last day to file them without filing for an extension or being late. While we were on the subject of tax day, we started to think of other things that are taxing in our life and […]
