How To Care For Your Spine Health In The Winter
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 14, 2021
The cold months in Minnesota can leave you wanting to curl up with a blanket next to a roaring fire until the spring thaw, but being less active because of the cold, dark Minnesota winter can cause problems for your spine. On the flip side, if you embrace the cold and partake in seasonal activities […]
How To Safely Develop A Spine Strengthening Exercise Routine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 5, 2021
One of the most common complaints about getting older is how we wish we could go back in time and do things a little differently. Oftentimes people wish they would have taken better care of their back in their youth so that it wouldn’t be as painful as it is currently. And while we may […]
January And Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: January 4, 2021
2020 is officially in the rearview mirror, and while we’re all probably glad about that, the changing of the calendar means it’s also time for another installment of how each month can be hard on your spine. We’ve already explored how August, September, October, November and December can be hard on your spine, and this […]
The Similarities Between Caring For Your Christmas Tree And Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 24, 2020
If you’re like a lot of people this time of year, you have a Christmas tree displayed somewhere in your house. And if your tree is real, you know that you need to take care of it if it’s going to survive through the holiday season. In fact, caring for your Christmas tree is a […]
Virtual Spine Surgery Consults Proven Effective
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 17, 2020
As the coronavirus continues to make its presence felt in Minnesota and across the United States, more physicians are adapting to ensure they can still see patients in a safe manner. We’ve increased our sanitation efforts and worked to limit contact between patients in our waiting rooms, but we’ve also added virtual consultations as a […]
How December Can Be Cold To Your Spine Health
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: December 3, 2020
We’re back for another installment on how each month of the year can present unique challenges for your spine. We’ve already looked at how August, September, October and November can be hard on your spine. This month, we take a look at the last month on the calendar and talk about how December can cause […]
Vitamins and Nutrients That Are Crucial For Spine Health
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 27, 2020
Your diet plays a key role in the health of your spine. The foods we eat provide our bodies with key vitamins, minerals and nutrients that aid in spinal bone development and stability. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at which vitamins and nutrients should be a staple of your diet or taken […]
5 Tips For Preparing For Your Spinal Fusion Surgery
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 12, 2020
Spinal fusion can be the perfect solution for patients dealing with significant disc pain, and while the surgery is a major step in the right direction, the patient also plays a key role in recovery and pain control after surgery. If you want to give yourself the best chance to have a great recovery after […]