Could Hormone Therapy Treat Chronic Back Pain?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 21, 2026
New research has found that hormone therapy could prove to be a useful treatment option against chronic low back pain. Although the study was conducted in mice, researchers were optimistic about the findings. For the study, researchers used three mouse models to replicate common sources of spinal degeneration: Natural aging Mechanical instability Genetic susceptibility When […]
5 Simple Things To Do For Your Back Every Single Day
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 20, 2026
You don’t need to completely overhaul your daily life in order to gradually improve the health of your spine. There are a number of little things you can do each day that will act as a building block for long-term spine health. In today’s blog, we’re going to spotlight some of those minor tweaks that […]
Why Calcium Is So Wonderful For Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 13, 2026
We talk a lot about healthy dietary choices and why they are important on this blog, but we don’t always dive into hyper specific nutrient recommendations. That changes today as we talk about calcium, an essential mineral that helps keep our spines healthy in a number of different ways. Below, we explain why calcium can […]
The Role Of Physical Therapy After Spinal Disc Replacement
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 9, 2026
Some people assume that the removal of a damaged spinal disc and the insertion of a durable artificial component is all they need to put their neck or back pain behind them. The surgery is a crucial step in your recovery, but it’s not all you need to make a full recovery from your disc […]
One Question To Ask Any Spine Surgeon Prior To Your Operation
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 8, 2026
We love it when patients ask questions during initial or pre-op consultations because it shows that they are interested in learning more about their condition and treatment program. There are plenty of great questions to ask ahead of surgery, but one question seems to stand out from the rest, and it proves beneficial to both […]
How To Boost Your Vitamin D Levels To Improve Your Spine Health
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: April 7, 2026
Vitamin D plays a crucial role in many bodily processes, but it is particularly important for your spine health as it pertains to nutrient absorption. When your body has adequate levels of Vitamin D in its system, muscles and bones can more easily absorb key nutrients needed for growth and function. When Vitamin D is […]
E-Cigarette Use Linked To Increased Spinal Disc Herniation Risk
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 30, 2026
We’ve talked about the negative health effects of smoking and tobacco-related products on the blog in the past, and a new study may add to the mounting evidence that smoking can be hard on your spine. According to research out of Korea, smokers who use liquid-type e-cigarettes each day have up to a 1.42 times […]
Will Tiger Woods’ Spine Keep Him Out Of The Masters In 2026?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: March 28, 2026
Golf’s most prestigious tournament is only a few weeks away, and many are wondering if Tiger Woods, perhaps the most recognizable face in today’s game, will make a triumphant return to Augusta National to compete in this year’s Masters tournament. As it stands, it appears that the health of his spine will dictate that fate. […]
