Spending Time Outside Could Help Treat Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
New research published in The Journal of Pain suggests that getting outside and enjoying nature can prove beneficial for patients dealing with chronic low back pain. While the study may be new, the findings are rooted in ideas that have long been championed by spine specialists as helpful ways to manage back pain. We dive deeper […]
3 Simple Reasons Why Your Back Pain Isn’t Improving
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Unless your back injury is obviously significant, many patients first try to address their issue from the comfort of their home with non-operative management techniques. However, because you won’t be able to draw on professional guidance when you treat an issue on your own, you’ll be more likely to run into roadblocks with your recovery. […]
When Pain Meds Aren’t Helping Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
It would be wonderful if you could just take a couple pain medications and experience long-term relief from your back pain, but there really isn’t a magic pill that can cure back pain. Some medications provide short-term relief, but oftentimes these medications only mask the symptoms and fail to treat the underlying cause, so if […]
Understanding Spinal Nerve Pain Vs. Spinal Tissue Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal pain is unique to the individual, but at its core, it tends to be caused by one of a few different issues. Two of the most common causes of spinal discomfort and related symptoms are spinal nerve pain and spinal tissue pain. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at how you can […]
Back Pain From Sitting – 5 Potential Causes
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We typically associate sitting down as being a relaxing position, especially when compared to moving or standing. For a number of different areas of your body, they are under much less stress when you’re seated, but that’s certainly not the case for all areas of your body. One area that oftentimes finds itself under more […]
Back Pain Without An Obvious Cause
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you fall down the stairs or tweak something while moving furniture, it’s pretty easy to figure out why you’re dealing with back pain and related symptoms. However, what if your back pain seemingly develops out of nowhere? How can you treat a problem if you don’t know why it developed in the first place? […]
Sitting This Long Each Day Tied To Major Increase In Back Pain Likelihood
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
New research out of Canada found that sitting down for more than six hours a day may greatly increase your risk of developing back and neck pain. Millions of Americans work jobs that cause them to be seated or in a sedentary state for an extended portion of their day, and the new findings showcase […]
Fighting Zombies Could Improve Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Fighting zombies was the premise of one of the most successful television shows of all time in The Walking Dead, and that same idea may hold the key to improving the lives of many with chronic back pain. According to a new study, targeting certain cells in the spine called “zombie cells” could help to reduce […]
