6 Tips For Staying Active In The Winter
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 18, 2019
The winter weather just keeps coming, and while it can be easy to stay inside and nestle up by a warm fire, inactivity can lead to weight gain and other problems for your spine. We’re not saying you need to don your winter gear and go for a run when the weather is bad, but […]
The Best Sleeping Positions After Back Surgery
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: February 14, 2019
Sleeping is a restorative process that allows your mind and body to recover from the stresses of the day. A lot of healing takes place while you’re sleeping, but if you’re not careful, you can also stress and strain your body if you end up falling asleep in an awkward position. It’s not all that […]
The Pros & Cons of Medications For Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 31, 2019
When it comes to treating back pain, it’s important to understand that every patient and every situation is unique and that it’s in everyone’s best interests to explore all the potential treatment options. Medications and opioids are a common treatment option for a variety of different back conditions, but they aren’t a perfect solution. Today, […]
Causes & Treatments For Back Pain in Toddlers
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 29, 2019
Back pain is often viewed as a condition that affects the older generation, and that makes sense because many spinal conditions are brought upon by aging and natural degeneration. That being said, back pain doesn’t only affect seniors, and it can strike at any age. Today, we take a closer look at why back pain […]
The Link Between The Flu And Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 28, 2019
Each year, somewhere between 5 and 20 percent of the population will be stricken by the flu. Flu symptoms are never fun, and while you’re probably aware of some of the more common symptoms, like vomiting, frequent bowel movements and a fever, a number of flu sufferers also develop lower back pain. Today, we take […]
4 Overlooked Treatment Options For Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 24, 2019
When it comes to treating your back pain, sometimes the most effective treatment options go overlooked. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Some people may choose the wrong treatment option because their back pain is misdiagnosed, other times they don’t know the best options, and in some cases, people simply don’t want to […]
How Back Pain Affects People Over Time
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 23, 2019
Back pain is the most frequently reported health condition in the world, and estimates suggest that more than 90 percent of people will experience back pain at some point in their life. So while back pain is a very common condition, how does it affect patients on a long term scale? A recent study published […]
Five Water Exercises To Help With Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 21, 2019
As we’ve discussed on the blog in the past, water therapy is a great way to help strengthen your spine if you’re dealing with certain types of back pain. Water’s natural buoyancy helps to keep atmospheric pressure off our joints and spine, and water allows you to be more flexible and work certain muscle groups […]