Dr. Stefano Sinicropi

How To Overcome Isolation Caused By Chronic Back Pain

How To Overcome Isolation Caused By Chronic Back Pain - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. It’s easy to overlook some of the non-physical ways that back pain can disrupt your life. It may be obvious that physical pain can make it difficult for you to get out of bed in the morning, but what doesn’t always get talked about is how these forced changes to your daily life can impact […]

3 Signs Spinal Nerve Stimulation Could Be Right For You

3 Signs Spinal Nerve Stimulation Could Be Right For You - Sinicropi Cervical Spine Spinal nerve stimulation is a treatment technique that provides relief by drowning out pain signals that are being sent from somewhere along your spine. It can be a wonderful solution to chronic back pain, especially for patients who haven’t found relief through other common treatments. But how ca...

10 Tips For Keeping Your Spine Safe During Summer Projects

10 Tips For Keeping Your Spine Safe During Summer Projects - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. Summer is here, and if you’re like us, that means it’s project season when we have a little free time. Whether you plan to build a deck, install new gutters, build a playset for your kids or simply manage your landscaping this summer, all of these physical activities can take a big toll on your ...

Artificial Intelligence Is Helping Predict Spine Surgery Success Likelihood

Artificial Intelligence Is Helping Predict Spine Surgery Success Likelihood - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. Artificial intelligence and AI technology is all the rage these days. Chat-GPT is writing term papers and Nvidia stock is soaring, but artificial intelligence is also making waves in the medical world. Recently, researchers attempted to use machine learning technologies to more accurately predict pa...

The Most Common Back Issues in Active Older Adults

The Most Common Back Issues In Active Older Adults - Sinicropi Cervical Spine We don’t want you to slow down just because you’re getting older. Staying active and getting regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body at any age, but it can be hard to stay active if you’re dealing with chronic or severe back pain. In today’s blog, we take […]

Should I Contact My Doctor Or Head To The Emergency Room For My Back Pain?

Should I Contact My Doctor Or Head To The Emergency Room For My Back Pain? - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. If you develop new or worsening back pain, you may know that you want to be evaluated by a doctor, but you may not know which type of professional will provide the right type of care. Should you turn to the familiarity of your primary care physician, or should you seek out care from an […]

Why Untreated Sciatica Can Affect Your Bowels

Why Untreated Sciatica Can Affect Your Bowels - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. Back pain can complicate a number of daily activities, including your time in the bathroom. That is especially true for certain back conditions and sciatica in particular. But why do sciatic nerve compression and bowel issues sometimes go hand in hand? In today’s blog, we explore some of the reaso...

Why Does My Back Pain Get Worse When Sitting?

Why Does My Back Pain Get Worse When Sitting? - Sinicropi Cervical Spine Sitting down is supposed to be a recovery position for your body compared to more stressful positions like standing or moving, but for a small portion of people, the act of sitting is actually quite uncomfortable. Sitting changes how stress is dispersed in our body, and it tends to increase the amou...

What Is A Coccygectomy?

What Is A Coccygectomy? - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. If you are dealing with persistent tailbone pain that is not responding well to standard conservative treatment, more hands-on care may be required. One of the last lines of treatment for unresponsive tailbone pain is known as a coccygectomy. Using open or minimally invasive techniques, the surgeon....

How To Enhance The Effectiveness Of Your Spinal Facet Joint Injections

How To Enhance The Effectiveness Of Your Spinal Facet Joint Injections - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. A facet joint injection or a facet joint block is a procedure that delivers concentrated anti-inflammatory medication directly into an area of the spine that is causing pain. This injection helps to calm irritated and inflamed nerves in the spinal facet joints, but like all injections, unless they a...

4 Overlooked Factors that can Make Back Pain Worse

4 Overlooked Factors That Can Make Back Pain Worse - Sinicropi Cervical Spine The vast majority of Americans will deal with back pain at some point in their life, and when you need to treat back discomfort, you want to know that you are pursuing the right treatment methods. However, sometimes we aren’t always aware of how our actions or choices can end up affecting the succ...

How Long Is Too Long To Have Back Pain?

How Long Is Too Long To Have Back Pain? - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. Back issues are incredibly common as we go through life, and while pain is never normal, you can expect some level of discomfort or pain after an injury or a period of heavy strain on your back. Pain is a normal result after acute back strain or injury, but how long is too long for […]

Will My Hip Hurt After A Spinal Bone Graft Is Harvested?

Will My Hip Hurt After A Spinal Bone Graft Is Harvested? - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. 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....

Preparing For Your Return After Spine Surgery

Preparing For Your Return After Spine Surgery - A Room By Room Guide - Sinicropi Cervical Spine Even minimally invasive spine surgery typically comes with weeks or months of recovery and rehab, and it’s highly likely that you’ll be physically limited for an extended period after your operation. You’ll do the bulk of your recovery at home, so it pays to prepare for your return ahead of ti...

How To Talk To Your Doctor About Your Back Pain Medication

How To Talk To Your Doctor About Your Back Pain Medication - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. If you are dealing with back pain or will be undergoing a spinal procedure in the near future, there’s a decent chance that your doctor will prescribe some medication to help with discomfort or symptoms. As we’ve talked about on the blog countless times in the past, these medications can serve a...

5 Types Of Questions To Ask Your Spine Specialist

5 Types Of Questions To Ask Your Spine Specialist - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. 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 […]

How to Fix Your Back Pain for Good

How To Fix Your Back Pain For Good - Sinicropi Cervical Spine When it comes to back pain treatments, people oftentimes try to find the quickest way to relieve pain. Some of the most popular back pain searches on Google are for fast or quick back pain treatment options, and we even wrote a blog last week on instant back pain relief. But when it comes to […]

3 Things You Should Never Do When It Comes To Back Pain

3 Things You Should Never Do When It Comes To Back Pain - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. We prefer to speak in generalities on the blog because we know that spine pain is highly unique to the individual and the best advice you’ll get is from a provider who can see your spine in person. However, there are also some things that are universally true when it comes to back pain and […]

How Women Can Overcome Piriformis Syndrome

How Women Can Overcome Piriformis Syndrome - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. Are you dealing with discomfort in your lower back, buttocks and upper legs? If so, you may be dealing with a condition known as piriformis syndrome. Piriformis syndrome is categorized by damage to the piriformis muscle, which is a small but essential muscle located deep within the lower back and bu...

Is Massage Therapy an Effective Treatment for Back Pain?

Is Massage Therapy An Effective Treatment For Back Pain? - Sinicropi Cervical Spine Anyone who has ever received a professional massage knows just how relaxing and soothing they can be, so it stands to reason that targeted massage could be an effective treatment for certain spine-related issues. If you’re dealing with back pain, should your first call be to a spine specialist or ...

How To Instantly Get Rid Of Back Pain

How To Instantly Get Rid Of Back Pain - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. Back pain affects hundreds of millions of people around the world, and odds are you or someone you know is currently working to overcome a spine pain problem. Because so many people are dealing with back pain, millions of people are also scouring the internet to find tips on how to quickly or instan...

Could Clumsiness Be Caused By A Neck Issue?

Could Clumsiness Be Caused By A Neck Issue? - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. Have you been feeling a little more clumsy than normal of late? Are you lacking some general coordination in your hands and feet? If so, you may be surprised to learn that these balance and coordination issues could be tied to an issue in your neck and spine. In today’s blog, we take a closer […...

The Pros & Cons of Spinal Cord Stimulation

The Pros & Cons Of Spinal Cord Stimulation - Sinicropi Cervical Spine Back pain is rarely easy to treat, and when patients are having difficulty resolving their back discomfort with common conservative treatments like physical therapy, weight loss and exercise, oftentimes they look to pursue more hands-on care. One such treatment that may prove helpful is known as spi...

When Back Pain Treatment Isn’t Working - What To Reevaluate

When Back Pain Treatment Isn’t Working - What To Reevaluate - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. They say that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results, and the same can be said about treating a medical issue. If you haven’t found relief with your current treatment plan, it’s time to reevaluate the process, but that doesn’t necessari...

Repetitive Vibration And Its Impact On The Spine

Repetitive Vibration And Its Impact On The Spine - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. A number of jobs and recreational tasks require a person to be subjected to repetitive vibrations or similar stress over an extended period of time. Truck drivers, for example, oftentimes sit in a seat for eight or more hours a day, and every tiny imperfection on the road is felt by their rig and th...

Why Empathy is so Important in a Back Pain Doctor

Why Empathy Is So Important In A Back Pain Doctor - Sinicropi Cervical Spine It seems like healthcare is moving at a faster pace than ever before. Many providers are being asked to see more patients, which in turn limits the amount of time they can spend with each patient if they want to keep their schedule on track, and this can cause the doctor-patient relationship to suff...

Why You May Have Back Pain While Losing Weight

Why You May Have Back Pain While Losing Weight - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. One of the best things you can do to treat existing back pain or reduce your risk of back problems in the future is to work towards an optimal weight. We love that you’re taking ownership of your health and your spine by working to lose weight, but if you’ve found that back discomfort has […]

Am I Too Young For Back Pain?

Am I Too Young For Back Pain? - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. Back pain is one of the most common health issues that affects people at some point in life, and while it is typically considered an issue that affects older adults, we’ve seen a rise in young adults and children who are battling spine problems of their own. If you’re one of the millions of youn...

Will Whiplash Go Away On Its Own?

Will Whiplash Go Away On Its Own? - Sinicropi Cervical Spine Estimates suggest that roughly two million Americans suffer a whiplash injury every year. These injuries occur when a person’s body remains in a steady position while their head snaps forward or backwards as a result of a great force placed on the body. Given the mechanics of the injury, the most ...

Why Your Recovery Period Is Very Important In Preventing Back Injuries

Why Your Recovery Period Is Very Important In Preventing Back Injuries - Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D. When it comes to preventing back injuries, many people assume it is what you do before and during exercise or athletic activity that dictates your likelihood of suffering an injury, and that is true to an extent. Taking steps to prepare your body for activity and using proper techniques during exerc...