Preventing The Top Causes Of Spinal Cord Injuries
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal cord injuries can be extremely devastating. Depending on where the damage to the spinal cord occurs, it’s possible that it could lead to partial or total paralysis of your legs or arms. Oftentimes it takes extreme trauma to damage your spinal cord, and while you can’t always prevent these types of high-energy traumas, there […]
Spinal Cord Injuries May Lead To Muscle Wasting
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
New research out of The Ohio State University suggests that a spinal cord injury may trigger muscle wasting in patients, causing them to lose more weight and muscle mass than can be explained solely by their paralysis. Researchers say that the muscle wasting can be quick and severe, and they believe that it is linked […]
5 Tips For Preventing A Season Ending Back Injury
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We help people dealing with spine injuries during all walks of life, but one of the most common patients that we see is the injured athlete. We know how important it is to return to the field to help your team following a back injury, but at the same time, you want to be smart […]
Why You Should Choose Dr. Sinicropi After A Back Injury At Work
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Even if you don’t work an extremely physical job, odds are your back handles a lot of stress when you’re on the clock. If this stress overloads your spine, or you suffer direct trauma because of a mishap at work, you may end up missing time from work with a back injury. If you miss […]
Managing The Mental Side of Spinal Injuries
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
After a traumatic injury, the physical ailment gets most of the attention, and rightfully so. However, that doesn’t mean we should overlook other ways in which the spinal injury could affect your health, most notably your mental health. In today’s blog, we’re going to take a closer look at the importance of caring for your […]
What Is A Pathologic Spinal Fracture?
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal vertebrae can fracture for a number of different reasons. If you’re involved in a car accident or you fall off a ladder, acute trauma may be the root cause of your spinal fracture. However, if more innocuous actions lead to the development of a fracture, it may have a pathological reason behind it. In […]
Most Teen Spinal Fractures Are Caused By This Preventable Mistake
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Nobody wants to suffer a spinal fracture, and that sentiment is even more amplified when we think about our children. But what if there was a way to help your child greatly reduce their risk of suffering one of these significant spinal injuries? According to a new report published in Spine, there may be. The […]
4 Daily Habits To Stay Healthy After A Spinal Cord Injury
Category: Spinal Cord Injury | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A spinal cord injury can change your life in a hurry, and while your life may never be the same as it was prior to your injury, a spinal cord injury should not get in the way of you living a full and healthy life. If spinal cord damage is limiting your mobility and affecting […]
