The Halloween season can be fun for you and your family, but it can also take a toll on your spine. From hauling pumpkins out of the patch to traversing the neighborhood in Halloween costumes, you can injure your spine if you’re not careful. In today’s blog, we share some tips for keeping your spine … [Read more...] about 6 Halloween Safety Tips For Your Spine
Pressing Pause On Spinal Disc Injuries
For almost any type of health condition or injury, earlier intervention tends to yield better treatment results. But what if we could press a theoretical pause button after a spine injury until a doctor could begin treatment, preventing cell death that often occurs in the wake of significant spinal … [Read more...] about Pressing Pause On Spinal Disc Injuries
How Safe Are Spinal Injections?
Your spine is a very complex structure, so it stands to reason that inserting or injecting something into the area carries a certain amount of risk. While it’s true that there’s no way to ensure that every spinal injection procedure goes perfectly every single time, Dr. Sinicropi and his team … [Read more...] about How Safe Are Spinal Injections?
Clearing Up 4 Common Spine Surgery Misconceptions
Many people are unfamiliar with the spine surgery process simply because they’ve never needed to undergo an operation. But maybe the day has come that you or a family member needs spine surgery, and you want to get a better understanding of the process and the recovery expectations. You turn to the … [Read more...] about Clearing Up 4 Common Spine Surgery Misconceptions
How We Prevent Spinal Fusion Complications
There is not a single surgery in the world that goes perfectly 100 percent of the time, but medical science and skilled surgeons are doing everything in their power to increase success rates and limit complications. One such surgery that has higher than average risks for potential complications is … [Read more...] about How We Prevent Spinal Fusion Complications
4 Ways To Strengthen Your Spine Without Lifting A Weight
It’s important to get regular exercise, but we understand that the gym isn’t everybody’s scene. The good news is that there are plenty of ways you can strengthen your spine and keep it healthy without lifting a single weight. Below, we share four ways you can strengthen your spine without … [Read more...] about 4 Ways To Strengthen Your Spine Without Lifting A Weight
What Is A Spinal Process Fracture?
Your spine is comprised of vertebrae, and each vertebral body has a small bony section that points out towards your back. These bony sections are known as the spinal process. Ligaments and muscles attach to the spinal processes in order to help aid in flexibility and movement. However, like … [Read more...] about What Is A Spinal Process Fracture?