William Capicotto MD: While I make a better spine surgeon than master chef, that isn't stopping me from trying.

A Better Spine Surgeon Than Master Chef

Trying my best to be a master-chef, I’ll be the first to admit I make a better spine surgeon! This homemade pasta dough was so ...
Endoscopic spine surgery is cutting-edge technology and I am proud to be one of the few surgeons in the USA to use this amazing innovation.

Endoscopic Spine Surgery Advancements

Endoscopic spine surgery is cutting-edge technology and I am proud to be one of the few surgeons in the country to be utilizing this amazing ...
Spinal Fusion Discussion with Dr. Michael Pell

Spinal Fusion Discussion with Dr. Michael Pell

Tune in to the complexities of Anterior L4-L5 Fusion Surgery! Join renowned Spine Surgeons Dr. William Capicotto and Dr. Michael Pell as we engage in ...
William Capicotto MD on artificial disc replacement, cervical disc implants, and how they restore movement to patients with spinal injuries.

Artificial Disc Replacements

Back in the day, spine surgeons often resorted to fusions. I’m excited to share that today, cervical disc implants are often what doctors are using ...
On Joining Social Media

On Joining Social Media

A lot of folks might be wondering, why am I on social media? There are a number of reasons. I am extremely passionate about the ...
Discover what a neurostimulator is and we rectified a neurostimulator that had fallen out of its original placement.

Neurostimulator Placement: Part 3

Neurostimulator Placement: Part 3 This week, we’ve gone over neurostimulators, why they are useful, and why to entrust a spine surgeon like me for an ...

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Back Stretches To Try

Back Stretches To Try

Stretching is a great way to relieve back pain and stress on your body. Here are some stretches you can try: Child’s pose: Sit back ...
How Smoking Affects Your Spine

How Smoking Affects Your Spine

Several studies have shown that smoking can have negative effects on your spine. Here are some of the ways that smoking affects your spine: Delays ...
How To Lift Heavy Objects Without Hurting Your Back

How To Lift Heavy Objects Without Hurting Your Back

Lifting heavy objects incorrectly is a one way ticket to back pain. Here is how you should lift heavy objects in order to avoid back ...
Maintain A Healthy Weight

Maintain A Healthy Weight

With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, it can be fairly easy to gain a little bit of weight. On top of that, the ...
Keep Your Spine Hydrated

Keep Your Spine Hydrated

Around 60% of the body is made up of water. Our body needs water to survive otherwise it will become dehydrated which can then lead ...
How To Prevent Back Injuries This Winter

How To Prevent Back Injuries This Winter

Winter is the most common season for back injuries. One of the most common back injuries in winter is slipping and falling onto your back ...