Be careful when trying a new winter activity
Winter comes with a lot of fun activities, but is the season that is most common for back injuries. If you’re going to try ice skating, skiing, sledding, snowboarding, etc.…
Maintain a healthy diet over the winter
Winter makes it easy to cave into those sugary snacks, but you need to keep a healthy diet. Your back may be in pain already because when it gets cold,…
Tight hamstrings
A contributor to back pain that isn’t commonly thought of is tight hamstrings. When your hamstring muscles are tight, your back muscles and joints become stressed and cause pain. It’s…
Preventing back pain when ice skating
The Ice at Canalside will open next week on November 25th which means it’s ice skating season! From beginner to advanced, all ice skaters are prone to back pain/injuries. Here…
Slipping on ice
It’s coming close to the time of year when ice forms. Slipping on ice can cause a herniated disc and/or a sprain/strain. Before walking on your driveway, look carefully for…
Lumbar Fusion: Everything You Need to Know
We offer many different surgical services at William Capicotto MD. Lumbar fusion is one of them. Lumbar fusion is a surgical procedure that is used to treat chronic back pain.…
Shoveling snow and back pain
Shoveling snow can cause back pain due to the weight of the snow. You’re bending over to shovel the snow and then throwing the snow which causes back pain. Here…
Physical therapy for back pain
If you’ve been experiencing back pain for a while, you should try physical therapy. Physical therapy helps to stretch out and relax your joints and muscles in your back. Aerobic…
Preventing back pain at the movies
Going to the movies is a popular activity especially during fall and winter. Looking up at the movie screen or sitting in the wrong position can cause back and neck…
How sleeping affects your spine
Sleeping is important for your health overall, but affects your spine a lot. Studies have shown that insufficient sleep can lead to an increase in back and/or neck pain. You…
