Keeping Our Squats Low and Our Weights High
The only bad workout is the one that didn't happen. Keeping our squats low and our weights high. Mel 135lbs • Dr C 225lbs 245lbs Struggling with chronic back or…
Spine Surgery Clips and Lumbar Disc Replacement
What you don't see in this video? Clips all over the place which can signal bleeding troubles. That means the vascular access is pure. Now, clips in a procedure here…
Valor Over Discretion
"The better part of valor is discretion." – William Shakespeare / Henry IV, Part 1 Just because you can lift a certain weight, doesn't always mean you should. Between standing…
Story From My Time As A Family Practice Extern
Storytime! As a 2nd year med student in 1978, I got a job as a family practice extern to get some hands-on learning experience. One of the cardiologists, Dr. Henry…
L5-S1 Anterior Spinal Fusion
See how this patient's L5 disc is waaaaay down here? When there's a deep L5-S1 disc, there are a bunch of ligaments attached to make it stable. Although this patient…
Cooking with Capicotto: Tomahawk Pork Chop
Already tired of turkey? Then may the pork be with you! Going hog wild for this Tomahawk pork chop and homefries. Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William…
Cooking with Capicotto: Scallops and Fettuccine
Some sea-riously good eats here: scallops and fettuccine! On a more serious note, I want to say I'm grateful for everyone who wished me and Mel a Happy Thanksgiving. I…
Unexpected Inertia Wave Critiques – But I Can Learn!
Even the doctor can learn. Remember our video where Mel performs the inertia wave? Well, we got some unexpected critiques...but as I always say, I can learn! Struggling with chronic…
Happy Thanksgiving from William Capicotto and Mel!
It's been an incredible year and we have much to be thankful for. Thank you to our patients, their families, and our friends and family for your love, support, and…
Push Day: 30lb Reps + Upper Body Workout
Not Captured: Mel's 40lb repsCaptured: Mel's 30lb reps + a killer spotter/videographer It's push day so we're focusing on weights, upper body squats, and working our arms, shoulders, and torso.…