Early Warning Signs Of An Issue With Your Child’s Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We all want our children to be happy and healthy, but we also realize neither of these things are completely within our control. With that said, if you are aware of some of the early warning signs of an issue with your child’s spine, you may be able to catch a problem in its infancy […]
What Happens If A Herniated Disc Goes Untreated?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Because back pain is quite common (despite the fact that back pain is not normal), many patients assume that minor or mild back aches will eventually resolve on their own. This strategy really only works for very minor injuries like a mild muscle strain, and it can actually make a number of spinal conditions worse. […]
What Causes Spinal Discs To Break Down?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal disc degeneration is becoming a more common problem all across Minnesota and the US. Worn and damaged discs can compromise your spinal stability and make everyday tasks a pain, but why are more people showing up to spine specialists with evidence of spinal disc degeneration? In today’s blog, we take a closer look at […]
Treating Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your posterior longitudinal ligament runs the entire length of your spine, helping to stabilize the bones in your spinal column all the way from your neck to the base of your spine. Like most ligaments, it is fibrous and flexible, but if it is subjected to chronic stress over the course of many decades, the […]
Coping With Osteoporosis & Its Impact On Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Our bodies are constantly working to replace old worn down bone with new healthy bone tissue, and in our younger years, it’s easier for our bodies to replace bone at an efficient rate. As we get older, our ability to produce healthy bone tissue can slow down, and this can cause bones to become weaker. […]
5 Ways Obesity Affects Your Spine
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Obesity can contribute to a number of different health conditions, but it can also take a major toll on your spine. Being overweight or obese can lead to a variety of different spinal problems, so it’s important that you work to maintain an ideal weight if you want to increase your likelihood of keeping your […]
5 Complications Of Untreated Spine Pain
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
One aspect of spine care that we preach frequently is that you need to proactively treat an issue soon after it develops. If you put off treatment or keep going about your day as if nothing is wrong, a number of different issues can develop. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at five […]
Treating Spinal Facet Joint Arthropathy
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your spinal facet joints serve as the connection between the bones in your spine. These joints also make it easier for your spine to bend and twist, and key nerves pass through these joints as they run from the spinal cord to your extremities. If an issue develops with these facet joints, pain and mobility […]
