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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.
How Sitting Less in the New Year Can Save Your Spine
The New Year is a time to reset habits. A habit you should consider changing is how much you sit. Prolonged sitting can take a ...
Cooking with Capicotto: Osso Bucco
Prepping Osso Bucco on a Sunday morning! Pop quiz: Where does the best flavor/taste come from in beef shank and oxtail? Struggling with chronic back ...
Cooking with Capicotto: Veal Scallopini
We had the thyme, so we made veal scallopini with (drunken 😉) mushrooms! Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto MD a ...
The Importance of Calf Muscles
Do great soleus muscles really lead to a longer lifespan? Can't confirm or deny, but regardless, you can't ignore the calves! Struggling with chronic back ...
Plate Loaded Squats
Plate loaded squats:→ 30 reps with 1 plate per side → 20 reps with 2 plates per side → Now 3 plates, then 4, then ...
Minimally Invasive Laminectomy with Combined Fusion
This patient has two levels of pathology with a collapsed disc at L4-5, arthritic joints, and an eroded endplate. What does that mean? It means ...
15 Years Post-Total Disc Replacement
15 years post-TDR From a hybrid off-label anterior fusion + total disc replacement in 2010 to thriving in 2025, check out this surgical success story! ...
Cooking with Capicotto: Eggplant Pesto
What's your pregame ritual? Some weekends before the Bills take the field, I take the kitchen! Here I whipped up my take on an "eggplant ...
The End of an Era: Goodbye Viking Oven!
The end of an era! This fall I said good-bye to a great Viking oven. But change is good, right? Struggling with chronic back or ...
Back Care Resolutions: How to Start the New Year Feeling Better
The New Year is the perfect time for fresh starts and a fresh start you should particularly include is one for your back. Here are ...
Common Back Problems at the End of the Year
As the year winds down, many people notice their back pain getting worse. Between holiday stress, the cold, travel, and changes in your routine, the ...
Plate Loaded Pull Back Machine
Strength is never a weakness. Weakness is never a strength. Let me demonstrate how to use this plate loaded pull back machine. Struggling with chronic ...
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The Most Common Holiday Back Pain Mistakes
The holidays are full of joy, but they’re also full of activities that can strain your back over time. Here are some of the most ...
How to Wrap Presents Without Wrecking Your Back
With Christmas on the way in 2 weeks or so it’s time to start wrapping those gifts you’ve been buying for your friends and family ...
Back Care for Parents
Parenting is physically demanding between lifting toddlers and strollers, bending over bathtubs, and so much more. Over time, these tasks can lead to some back ...
Back Care for People Who Stand All Day
If you spend most of your day on your feet, you know the toll it can take on your back. Hours of standing may seem ...
The Best Tools for Winter Back Pain
Winter can make back pain feel sharper, stiffer, and harder to manage. Cold temperatures tighten muscles, reduce circulation, and make us move less. Here are ...
Top Winter Habits That Secretly Hurt Your Back
As winter creeps closer, many people notice their back pain rising. While it’s easy to blame the cold, winter can bring a lot of habits ...
Foods That Fight Inflammation For This Fall
It’s easy to forget how much our diet affects how we feel, especially when it comes to inflammation. Fall is the perfect time to nourish ...
The November Slump: How Shorter Days Affect Your Posture and Back Health
As the days get shorter now that we’ve had Daylight Savings Time, many people feel like they’re falling into a “November slump”. While it’s easy ...
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
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?
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
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 ...