Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Treat Back Pain
Category: Back Pain, Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We put off a lot of different things in our life. Maybe we stretch our car another 1,000 miles before that oil change or we wait until the last minute to do our homework. Oftentimes we’re not really worse off because of this procrastination, but sometimes putting off something that deserves our immediate attention can […]
Why Opioids Can Actually Make Your Back Pain Feel Worse
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Opioids can play a pivotal role in helping a person recover after surgery or while they are working their way back from a painful injury, but as we’ve said on the blog in the past, there isn’t a magic pill that can help completely resolve your spinal issue. Opioids can certainly help to drown out […]
Preventing Spine Pain When Grocery Shopping
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We’ve all been to the grocery store at some point to get groceries for the week, and many people navigate this experience without any discomfort. However, others may notice that after a while, they are experiencing leg weakness or numbness, or some pain in their lower back, hips and legs. They may also find that […]
5 Helpful Spine Pain Treatments That Do Not Involve Medication
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Medications can be a great addition to a comprehensive treatment plan, but they should not be your only option because they do not effectively treat the root cause of your pain. Because of this, and because painkillers can cause dependency or even overdose, some patients want to pursue any number of treatments other than medication. […]
Is Chiropractic Care Covered Under My Health Insurance?
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We’re getting towards the end of the year, and that means it’s time for many people to pick a health insurance plan for the upcoming year. If you have been dealing with back pain, you may be looking at insurance plans and seeing if certain specialty services are covered under your plan. One such treatment […]
Could My Spine Pain Be Cancer?
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
When a new pain develops, especially if there is no obvious cause as to why it has started, our minds can start racing as to what could be going on. Sometimes this leads people to jump to the worst possible potential outcome, which is oftentimes cancer. So could that new pain in your spine be […]
5 Tips For Preventing Cycling-Related Spine Pain
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The Twin Cities is a very bike friendly area when the weather complies, and even during the cold months, many Minnesotans head to spin class or jump on their stationary bikes. Biking can be great exercise, but because the exercise puts your spine in an odd position, it can easily result in back pain if […]
4 Common Causes Of Spine Pain In Millennials
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We oftentimes see spine pain as something that only affects older individuals, but the fact of the matter is back pain doesn’t discriminate, and we’re all only getting older. However, we’ve noticed that certain injuries or pain patterns are becoming more popular among a younger group of individuals. In today’s blog, we take a closer […]
