How To Overcome Isolation Caused By Chronic Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
It’s easy to overlook some of the non-physical ways that back pain can disrupt your life. It may be obvious that physical pain can make it difficult for you to get out of bed in the morning, but what doesn’t always get talked about is how these forced changes to your daily life can impact […]
10 Tips For Keeping Your Spine Safe During Summer Projects
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Summer is here, and if you’re like us, that means it’s project season when we have a little free time. Whether you plan to build a deck, install new gutters, build a playset for your kids or simply manage your landscaping this summer, all of these physical activities can take a big toll on your […]
Should I Contact My Doctor Or Head To The Emergency Room For My Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you develop new or worsening back pain, you may know that you want to be evaluated by a doctor, but you may not know which type of professional will provide the right type of care. Should you turn to the familiarity of your primary care physician, or should you seek out care from an […]
Why Untreated Sciatica Can Affect Your Bowels
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain can complicate a number of daily activities, including your time in the bathroom. That is especially true for certain back conditions and sciatica in particular. But why do sciatic nerve compression and bowel issues sometimes go hand in hand? In today’s blog, we explore some of the reasons why sciatica can oftentimes lead […]
What Is A Coccygectomy?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you are dealing with persistent tailbone pain that is not responding well to standard conservative treatment, more hands-on care may be required. One of the last lines of treatment for unresponsive tailbone pain is known as a coccygectomy. Using open or minimally invasive techniques, the surgeon removes the tailbone, also known as the coccyx. […]
How Long Is Too Long To Have Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back issues are incredibly common as we go through life, and while pain is never normal, you can expect some level of discomfort or pain after an injury or a period of heavy strain on your back. Pain is a normal result after acute back strain or injury, but how long is too long for […]
How To Talk To Your Doctor About Your Back Pain Medication
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you are dealing with back pain or will be undergoing a spinal procedure in the near future, there’s a decent chance that your doctor will prescribe some medication to help with discomfort or symptoms. As we’ve talked about on the blog countless times in the past, these medications can serve a crucial role in […]
3 Things You Should Never Do When It Comes To Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We prefer to speak in generalities on the blog because we know that spine pain is highly unique to the individual and the best advice you’ll get is from a provider who can see your spine in person. However, there are also some things that are universally true when it comes to back pain and […]