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Welcome to the blog section! Here you’ll find a wealth of information on spine health, wellness, and lifestyle, as well as insights into the medical practice of doctor William Capicotto. From detailed tips on maintaining a healthy spine, in-depth articles on surgical procedures, and general information on the goings-on within the office, we cover it all.

William Capicotto MD making Pasta Saporita; pan on stove with garlic and anchovies.

Cooking with Capicotto: Pasta Saporita

Drawing dinner inspo from  ⁨@Andrea-Giuseppucci⁩  only our version of his “Sicilian Pasta Saporita,” has browned scallops! 🇮🇹 Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give ...
William Capicotto talking to Mel before they go running.

Running Like the Wolf

Run like the wolf! Going for a little jog between lifting days. Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto MD a call ...
William Capicotto MD on his time teaching disc replacement surgery.

Teaching Disc Replacement Surgery

From 2009 to 2012 I was on the teaching circuit and had the privilege of teaching both cervical and lumbar disc replacements. While there's a ...
Close up of William Capicotto discussing hill sprints, high knees, and skipping.

High Knees, Hill Sprints, and Skipping

Skip to it! Today is all about high knees, hill sprints, and skipping. Because that's how we do.  Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? ...
A scan of the patient's spine post surgery for treating Spondylosis.

Treating Spondylosis: Spine Surgeon Then and Now

I heard a spine surgeon discussing old surgeries and how horrible they were. The thing is, that was the technology at the time. For this ...
A cervical scan of a patient's artificial discs following Disc Replacement surgery to Preserve Motion.

Disc Replacement to Preserve Motion

Patients understand that disc replacement is a great way to preserve motion compared to a spinal fusion, but they often ask what will happen 5, ...

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Why Your Back Hurts More When It's Cold

Why Your Back Hurts More When It’s Cold

As the temperature gets colder, many people tend to get back pain. Believe it or not, cold weather can genuinely make back pain worse. Here’s ...
Holiday Shopping Without the Backache

Holiday Shopping Without the Backache

It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping especially with Black Friday deals coming soon. However, behind the thrill of shopping for your friends ...
When is Back Pain a Sign of Something More Serious?

When is Back Pain a Sign of Something More Serious?

Almost everyone experiences back pain at some point for a variety of different reasons such as long hours at a desk, a tough workout, or ...
When to Consider Surgery for Chronic Back Pain

When to Consider Surgery for Chronic Back Pain

Chronic back pain can make even simple tasks hard to accomplish. Dealing with chronic back pain can involve many things like physical therapy, medication, lifestyle ...
Back Pain Myths That Will Haunt You This Halloween

Back Pain Myths That Will Haunt You This Halloween

Halloween is filled with spooky tales of ghosts, zombies, and monsters. One of the scariest things though is back pain. Unfortunately, there are many myths ...
Trick-or-Treat Without the Ache: Back Pain Prevention Tips

Trick-or-Treat Without the Ache: Back Pain Prevention Tips

Halloween is a time for ghoulish fun, creative costumes, and mountains of candy. However, as you navigate the neighborhood, back pain can sneak up on ...