All The Things You Can Learn About Your Spine From An MRI
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 18, 2026
Although an x-ray is the most commonly ordered imaging exam, it’s far from the most telling. When other structures need to be analyzed or your physician wants a more detailed look inside your body, they’ll typically order Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or an MRI. The device uses powerful magnetic fields to create a detailed cross-sectional image […]
How Does The Spine Heal After Herniated Disc Surgery?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: May 17, 2026
If you’ve been unable to get control over your herniated spinal disc with conservative methods, your spine specialist may recommend a corrective surgical procedure to address the disc. Most commonly, a discectomy is performed to remove a portion of the offending disc that is compressing nearby nerves. But what happens to the spinal disc once […]
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 […]
