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 […]
Thoracic Spinal Stenosis – Treating The Least Common Form Of Spinal Stenosis
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spine pain is incredibly common. With spinal stenosis, the spinal canal – which is the area through which key spinal nerves pass as they traverse down your back and throughout your body – ends up narrowing. When there isn’t enough space for these nerves to pass unimpeded, they can become compressed, leading to damage and […]
Ozempic And Spine Surgery – What To Know Before Your Operation
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The following information is just general advice. If you are taking weight loss medications or any type of medication for that matter, it is important that you inform your spine surgeon about their use before moving forward with a procedure. Your treating physician will be able to provide you with the right advice for your […]
Can We Predict When Back Pain Is More Likely To Become Chronic?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Chronic back pain affects tens of millions of people worldwide, and while this isn’t ideal, it also gives us a large number of datapoints to analyze when seeking to learn more about back pain onset and progression. Many people end up overcoming a spinal issue, but for others, their acute issue slowly morphs into a […]
Why The Global Back Pain Problem Is Only Expected To Get Worse
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain is a major problem in Minnesota, the United States and across the globe. So what’s driving this increase, and more importantly, what can be done to slow the surge? In today’s blog, we explore why the back pain epidemic is only expected to worsen in the next two decades. What’s Driving An Increase In […]
How Active Sitting Can Help Your Spine
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Active sitting seems like a bit of an oxymoronic term, because when you’re sitting, you’re not up and moving around. However, you can certainly still sit and be active, and more medical experts are recommending that their patients pursue active sitting to help improve the health of their spine. In today’s blog, we take a […]
4 Cheap And Effective Back Pain Treatments
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As everyday expenses continue to rise, it’s important that we find ways to stretch our wallets and get the most for our money. Nobody wants to pay for a car repair or a medical treatment only to find that they are still dealing with the same issues three months down the road. And while we […]
What Exactly Is Facet Joint Arthropathy?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal facet joint arthropathy occurs when the facet joints begin to degenerate due to factors like acute injury or chronic wear and tear over the years. Most commonly, the degeneration occurs to the protective cartilage in and around the joint that makes movement more fluid. As you can imagine, when this protective cartilage is lost, […]
