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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.

Spine Surgery: Old Fashioned vs New Technology (Part 2/2)
(Part 2/2) I started my spine surgeon journey over 40 years ago, so I've seen the drastic and incredible transformation of the spine surgery landscape ...

My Question When Watching Fitness Influencers
My mission (which I've happily accepted) is to become the best spine surgeon I can possibly be. So when I'm watching fitness influencers, or even ...

Spine Surgery: Old Fashioned vs New Technology (Part 1/2)
(Part 1/2) Not to throw shade on the past but times change and with it, technology changes. I started my spine surgeon journey (way) back ...

Treating Spondylolisthesis in 2025 (Part 2/5): Spinal Fusions
(Part 2/5) When I was a young spine surgeon in the late 1980s, a patient with degenerative spondylolisthesis typically ended up with a laminectomy and ...

Sunday Swim
☀️ Sun 🏊♂️ Pool💗 Grandkids What more could you ask from a weekend? Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto MD a call ...

Cooking with Capicotto: Fettuccine Alfredo With No Heavy Cream
This summer-esque weather means we're extending grill season. To accompany our grilled steak, we're making fettuccine alfredo, but with a twist: NO heavy cream! Just pasta water, ...
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The Connection Between Fall Allergies and Back Pain
Many people every year suffer from fall allergies and believe it or not these fall allergies have a connection to back pain. Here’s how allergies ...

Pumpkin Picking Without Back Pain
Heading to the pumpkin patch to pick out a pumpkin is the perfect fall activity to do with your friends and family. However, amid the ...

How to Avoid Back Pain While Decorating for Fall
Now’s the time to bring out those pumpkins, wreaths, and more to decorate your home for the fall season. As you’re getting everything ready to ...

The Best Fall Self-Care Practices for a Healthy Spine
As much as the fall season can be fun, it can bring new challenges for our bodies especially for our spines. The combination of cooler ...

Strategies For Protecting Your Spine This Fall
Your spine and body will experience some changes as the seasons start to change. It’s important that you prepare for these changes. Here’s what you ...

The Best Fall Foods for Spine Health
As you transition from summer to fall, there’s going to be many changes with your diet being one of them. Fall tends to bring diets ...