5 Factors Driving Spinal Instability
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your spine helps to support the weight of your head and acts as a key stabilizer for your entire body, so if it becomes unstable, it can have quite the domino effect for other areas of your body. Your spine is naturally very strong and stable, but there are ways that this stability can weaken […]
5 Ways To Treat A Bulging Spinal Disc Before It Herniates
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Like gray skies and a drop in temperature that precede a spring storm, a bulging disc is a precursor to a full blown disc herniation. When a disc herniates, the gel-like center of the disc breaks through the outer fibrous layer, causing problems for the disc’s stability and potentially irritating nerves and other nearby structures. But […]
Treating Spinal Fractures In Older Populations
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Our spine is generally strong and well-protected, but if it is subjected to too much acute trauma, one or more of the vertebrae that make up the spinal column can break. This is known as a spinal fracture, and they can be treated in a few different ways. When the problem develops in an older […]
What Spine Surgery Can And Can’t Fix
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spine surgery is oftentimes viewed as a catch-all type of treatment that can address any and all issues pertaining to your lower back. While spine surgery can treat a wide variety of spinal problems, it’s certainly not an option for any and all types of back pain. With that in mind, we wanted to use […]
Spinal Anterolisthesis: Causes, Symptoms & Risks
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal anterolisthesis is a spinal condition that occurs when an upper vertebra slips in front of the one below it. This misalignment condition tends to be more common in the lower back, and it can lead to significant discomfort if this shifted vertebrae ends up compressing or irritating nearby spinal nerves. In today’s blog, we […]
Spinal Gout: Diagnosis And Treatment
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that develops when your body cannot adequately get rid of uric acid that builds up in the bloodstream. When this happens, microscopic urate crystals can develop in the joints, irritating the delicate soft tissues and causing a host of symptoms. Medical estimates suggest that upwards of one in […]
Will My Hip Hurt After A Spinal Bone Graft Is Harvested?
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
A spinal fusion is a common solution for patients suffering from prolonged disc pain that has not responded to conservative care. The goal of the procedure is to fuse two adjacent vertebrae into one longer complete bone in order to limit painful movement in the segment, but in order for this fusion to occur, additional […]
5 Types Of Questions To Ask Your Spine Specialist
Category: Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We love it when a patient asks us questions. When a patient has questions about their health or their care, it shows that they are taking an interest in their treatment, and that can make a world of difference when it comes to treatment efficacy. If you want to be an engaged patient who is […]
