How To Treat Different Stages Of Spinal Stenosis
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: November 9, 2026
Spinal stenosis is a topic we touch on pretty frequently on our blog because it’s one of the more common conditions we help patients overcome. In a patient with spinal stenosis, one or more of the openings in the spine through which nerves and other key structures pass begins to narrow. This narrowing compresses these […]
Spinal Astrocytomas – Causes & Treatment Options For Unique Spinal Tumors
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 19, 2026
Spinal tumors can be classified as one of four types. There are intradural tumors, intramedullary tumors, extramedullary tumors and vertebral bone tumors, and these growths are classified based on the specific location where they form. Subclassifications of tumors are grouped into one of these four classifications, and the one we’ll be focusing on today is […]
Family History Of Spinal Osteoporosis – Is It Preventable?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 13, 2026
If your grandparents and your parents have all dealt with varying degrees of osteoporosis, you may assume that you are doomed to suffer the same fate, but life isn’t like poker – you’re not stuck with the hand you are dealt. You have plenty of control over your health, and if you take steps to […]
5 Common Triggers Of Spinal Inflammation And How To Prevent Them
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: October 12, 2026
Inflammation development is one of the most common reasons for back pain onset. Inflammation can irritate nerves and other soft tissues and make it harder for key structures to move normally. It can also develop for a variety of reasons, which is why it pays to be aware of some of the ways inflammation can […]
The Benefits Of A Standing MRI For Spinal Conditions
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 18, 2026
The standard magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique involves a patient lying down as they are guided into a machine that slowly uses magnetic waves to create a detailed rendering of soft tissues and bone inside the body. It is much more detailed than an X-ray, which is why it is preferred when smaller structures or […]
Causes & Symptoms of Thoracic Spinal Nerve Damage
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
Each one of your spinal nerves controls different functions and sensations, so the symptoms you experience can vary based on the exact level of damage. Before we touch on the symptoms, let’s explain where each one of these nerves traverses: T1 and T2 – These lead into nerves that go into the top of your […]
Physical Therapy’s Role In Your Recovery From Spine Surgery
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date: September 17, 2026
The surgical procedure will lay the foundation for your journey to a healthier spine, but similar to the foundation on a house, there’s still plenty of work to be done if you want the best finished product. For the vast majority of patients, this work comes during their physical therapy sessions. But why is PT […]
Foraminal Spinal Stenosis By Location And Treatment Options
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi | Date:
Although your spine is one long column, it’s typically categorized into three distinct sections. There’s the cervical spine, which is made up of the topmost seven vertebrae, your thoracic spine, comprising the middle 12 vertebrae, and the lumbar spine, which involves the five lowermost vertebrae. Different spinal issues can develop in each of these segments, […]
