Why Do People Wait So Long To See A Doctor For Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 6, 2025
If you notice that there’s water leaking from a pipe in your basement or that the check engine light in your vehicle is on, you take care of these issues swiftly so that they don’t snowball into much bigger problems. However, that same mindset doesn’t hold true for many when it comes to their spine […]
Back Pain – Seek Out Long-Term Relief Over Quick Fixes
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
When it comes to treating your back pain, it’s wise to view the situation as a marathon, not a sprint. We understand that you want to treat the problem quickly, but oftentimes quick fixes only address the symptoms of a problem, not the root cause. Throwing your efforts behind these passive and surface level treatments […]
What Can Happen If You Ignore Back Pain For Too Long?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 28, 2025
There are some things in life that you should never ignore, and back pain is one of them. We’re not saying that you should book an appointment with a spine specialist every time your back starts to hurt, but consciously ignoring proactive treatment can lead to a host of additional issues. But what exactly are […]
Walking Vs. Yoga – Which Is Better For Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 9, 2025
When it comes to pursuing low impact exercise, walking and yoga are two of the most common activities that people pursue. Both activities can also be extremely beneficial for patients working to overcome a mild to moderate spinal issue. But is one intervention better than the other? In today’s blog, we explore whether walking or […]
Therapeutic Cannabis Showing Promise For Back Pain Sufferers
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
An experimental medication derived from marijuana has proved promising in alleviating symptoms in patients dealing with back pain. The 800-person study examined the effectiveness of a drug called Epidiolex, which is a new cannabis formula that contains THC, the active ingredient in marijuana that gets the user high. Levels of THC in Epidiolex are very […]
Managing Intractable Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
There’s no perfect playbook for managing intractable back pain. In fact, oftentimes the typical playbook needs to be thrown out, because you’ve already tried some standard treatments with little to no success. Here’s how we work to uncover the best path forward for patients with intractable back pain: Comprehensive Diagnosis – For starters, it’s helpful to […]
Intractable Back Pain Treatment Options
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
Back pain can be incredibly frustrating, and that’s especially true when you’re pursuing normal treatment protocols and your discomfort isn’t improving. This is the challenge patients with intractable back pain deal with on a daily basis. Unlike chronic back pain, which is classified as back pain that doesn’t resolve within a reasonable period of time […]
Why Treating Back Pain Could Be Huge For The Economy
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 8, 2025
Back pain affects millions of Americans on a regular basis, but the total impact of this health issue isn’t just felt by the individual. Back pain also has a major impact on our economy, and recent studies suggest that spine issues are costing us tens of billions of dollars a year. By really working to […]
