Spinal Anterolisthesis: Causes, Symptoms & Risks
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal anterolisthesis is a spinal condition that occurs when an upper vertebra slips in front of the one below it. This misalignment condition tends to be more common in the lower back, and it can lead to significant discomfort if this shifted vertebrae ends up compressing or irritating nearby spinal nerves. In today’s blog, we […]
Spinal Gout: Diagnosis And Treatment
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that develops when your body cannot adequately get rid of uric acid that builds up in the bloodstream. When this happens, microscopic urate crystals can develop in the joints, irritating the delicate soft tissues and causing a host of symptoms. Medical estimates suggest that upwards of one in […]
Will My Hip Hurt After A Spinal Bone Graft Is Harvested?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A spinal fusion is a common solution for patients suffering from prolonged disc pain that has not responded to conservative care. The goal of the procedure is to fuse two adjacent vertebrae into one longer complete bone in order to limit painful movement in the segment, but in order for this fusion to occur, additional […]
5 Types Of Questions To Ask Your Spine Specialist
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We love it when a patient asks us questions. When a patient has questions about their health or their care, it shows that they are taking an interest in their treatment, and that can make a world of difference when it comes to treatment efficacy. If you want to be an engaged patient who is […]
Repetitive Vibration And Its Impact On The Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A number of jobs and recreational tasks require a person to be subjected to repetitive vibrations or similar stress over an extended period of time. Truck drivers, for example, oftentimes sit in a seat for eight or more hours a day, and every tiny imperfection on the road is felt by their rig and their […]
What Happens To Your Spine As You Age?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The natural aging process comes for us all. As we get older, years of stress begins to take its toll on our body, which can end up making once-normal movements a little bit uncomfortable, and that’s certainly true for our spinal column. But how exactly does the aging process affect our spine, and is there […]
Managing Herniated Discs During Pregnancy
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
As your body changes throughout the course of your pregnancy, different areas are forced to handle new stresses. For about half of expecting mothers, this increased stress leads to back pain and discomfort, but for a small percentage of this group, their back pain progresses to a more serious condition known as a herniated disc. […]
What Is An Annular Tear?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your spine is composed of vertebral bones that are separated by spinal discs. These intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers for the vertebrae they separate and they play a key role in helping your spine flex and move. Like any area of your body, these discs can wear down over time or as a result […]
