Dr. Stefano Sinicropi

Dr. Stefano Sinicropi Dr. Sinicropi is an expert spine surgeon treating Minnesotans with spinal injuries & conditions.

Dr. Stefano Sinicropi is a Board Certified Expert in spinal surgery, who is trained in both Orthopedic and Neurosurgical techniques. He dedicates his practice to getting his patients back to a pain-free life. After evaluating patients through his proprietary Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm, patients will be given a specific treatment plan outline. Some patients will be or become candidates to un

dergo minimally invasive spine surgery, total disc replacement, or complex spinal fusion. Dr. Sinicropi attended the prestigious Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons Medical School and then completed a combined Research/Clinical Residency at Columbia University’s Presbyterian Hospital. Following residency he sub-specialized in Spinal Surgery through successful completion of the Kenton D. Leatherman Spinal Fellowship at the University of Louisville, where he trained with some of the most well respected Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic spinal surgeons in the United States. Dr. Sinicropi has one of the largest and most successful practices in Minnesota because of his reputation of giving the patient REAL ANSWERS to even the most diagnostically challenging patients. Patients who are told that they need spinal surgery often travel to see Dr. Sinicropi to see if there is another potentially less invasive option for them. Patients who have been told “there is nothing we can do” having sometimes endured years of treatments and incorrect diagnosis, are often relieved to hear that there is a solution to their condition.

Why It’s So Important To Keep Moving If You Have Back Pain
05/05/2026

Why It’s So Important To Keep Moving If You Have Back Pain

When we suffer an injury or pain develops, one of our first instincts is to tone down the activity and attempt to protect the area from additional stress. This is a wonderful instinct that can limit trauma on a damaged area of the body, but far too often people allow rest and inactivity to become [....

4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Choosing Back Surgery
05/04/2026

4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Choosing Back Surgery

Spine surgery is a major undertaking that carries some risks, so most people really take some time to ponder whether it is the right choice for them. And while you don’t have a crystal ball that can guarantee that the procedure will be worth it, we’re confident that if you ask yourself a few poi...

How Long Can I Take Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers For Back Pain?
04/30/2026

How Long Can I Take Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers For Back Pain?

If you’ve noticed that back discomfort has become more common these days, you might just shrug it off by reaching for an Advil or an Aleve in the morning. These over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications can do wonders for managing small aches and pains that are rooted in swelling and inflamma...

How To Protect Your Spine From Prolonged Sitting
04/28/2026

How To Protect Your Spine From Prolonged Sitting

Movement is key to keeping your spine strong and healthy as you age, but for a large portion of Americans, they are confined to a desk or similar limited-movement role at their job for 40 hours a week or more. Prolonged sitting can greatly increase your risk of different spinal issues, but you can r...

Little Weight Gain Can Cause Big Problems For Your Back
04/27/2026

Little Weight Gain Can Cause Big Problems For Your Back

Gaining a little unwanted weight is something that almost every person has experienced at some point in life. Whether you gained some weight after you went off to college, you overindulged during the holiday season or you were unable to be as active as normal for a period of time for one reason or a...

Tailbone Injuries – When To Seek Medical Treatment
04/23/2026

Tailbone Injuries – When To Seek Medical Treatment

Our tailbone rests at the base of the spine, and it’s composed of three to five vertebrae fused together. It’s pretty well protected, but landing hard on your butt can overload the area and lead to a bruised or fractured tailbone. In many instances, bruised and even fractured tailbones can heal ...

Could Hormone Therapy Treat Chronic Back Pain?
04/21/2026

Could Hormone Therapy Treat Chronic Back Pain?

New research has found that hormone therapy could prove to be a useful treatment option against chronic low back pain. Although the study was conducted in mice, researchers were optimistic about the findings. For the study, researchers used three mouse models to replicate common sources of spinal de...

5 Simple Things To Do For Your Back Every Single Day
04/20/2026

5 Simple Things To Do For Your Back Every Single Day

You don’t need to completely overhaul your daily life in order to gradually improve the health of your spine. There are a number of little things you can do each day that will act as a building block for long-term spine health. In today’s blog, we’re going to spotlight some of those minor twea...

Why Physical Therapy Is So Important After Spine Surgery
04/16/2026

Why Physical Therapy Is So Important After Spine Surgery

If you are undergoing a spinal procedure, it is almost guaranteed that physical therapy will be part of your rehabilitation plan. PT is an essential aspect of the recovery process, which is why your care team and your physical therapist will regularly push you to pursue PT to the best of your abilit...

5 Tips For Preventing Back Pain During Pregnancy
04/14/2026

5 Tips For Preventing Back Pain During Pregnancy

Your body will undergo some amazing changes as it adapts to your pregnancy and eventually prepares for the birth of your child. Your womb will expand, hormone production will ramp up and soft tissues will become more flexible in anticipation of the delivery process, and while all these natural actio...

Why Calcium Is So Wonderful For Your Spine
04/13/2026

Why Calcium Is So Wonderful For Your Spine

We talk a lot about healthy dietary choices and why they are important on this blog, but we don’t always dive into hyper specific nutrient recommendations. That changes today as we talk about calcium, an essential mineral that helps keep our spines healthy in a number of different ways. Below, we ...

The Role Of Physical Therapy After Spinal Disc Replacement
04/09/2026

The Role Of Physical Therapy After Spinal Disc Replacement

Some people assume that the removal of a damaged spinal disc and the insertion of a durable artificial component is all they need to put their neck or back pain behind them. The surgery is a crucial step in your recovery, but it’s not all you need to make a full recovery from your disc […]

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