4 Common Spine Problems That Cause Leg Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 28, 2022
You might assume that spine surgeons only treat patients dealing with spine pain, but you’d be surprised to learn how many patients are suffering from a back issue that causes discomfort in another area of the body. One of the most common areas where spinal issues will lead to discomfort is in our legs. With […]
The Link Between Back Pain And Fatigue
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 19, 2022
While back pain is likely the most common symptom associated with a spinal issue, there are a number of other not-so-obvious symptoms that can be the result of your back condition. One such issue is fatigue. Back pain and fatigue oftentimes go hand in hand, and because of their relationship to one another it can […]
6 Ways To Protect Your Back If You Stand At Work All Day
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 14, 2022
Millions of Americans are on their feet for the majority of their day when they’re at work, and while movement and activity can help you stay healthy, too much standing each day can take a toll on certain areas of your body, like your feet, hips and back. If you stand all day at work, […]
Why Sciatic Nerve Pain Is Worse In The Morning
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 12, 2022
Sciatic nerve compression is a common cause of back pain. As we’ve talked about on the blog in the past, your sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body, starting in your lower back and branching down each of your legs. Compression anywhere along the nerve can lead to localized or radiating symptoms, and […]
What Helps Back Pain In Old Age?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 22, 2022
Time takes its toll on everyone, but aging can be especially hard on your back. If your spine is starting to show the signs of aging, know that there’s plenty you can do to help strengthen and support your spine. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at all the ways you can help […]
How Do Steroids Help Treat Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain, Injections | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 17, 2022
Spine specialists have a number of tools in their arsenal to help patients overcome problematic back pain, and one avenue that they’ll often pursue for the right patient are steroids. Oral steroids like prednisone can help work to calm inflammation so that other active methods of treatment like physical therapy or strength training can be […]
5 Tips For Treating Age-Related Back Pain
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 15, 2022
Time takes its toll on all of us, and unfortunately our spines oftentimes bear the brunt of Father Time. In fact, more than 90 percent of seniors have spinal disc degeneration at one or more levels of their spine. Not every case may be symptomatic, but the scars of physical activity and natural degeneration are […]
6 Lifestyle Changes To Improve Your Spine Health
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: August 8, 2022
Nobody wants to get to the point where they need a surgical procedure to correct a spinal issue, but in order to avoid surgery, you have to start making some positive lifestyle changes before your spinal discomfort reaches the point where these simple changes are no longer effective. By making just a few small tweaks […]