Practice Proper Posture
How to Prevent Autumn Back Pain: Practice Proper Posture Whether you are raking leaves, shoveling dirt, lifting bags of topsoil or mulch, autumn has its fair share of maintenance projects…
Stay Active
How to Prevent Autumn Back Pain: Stay active. Just because the weather can get a little chilly doesn’t mean you should sit around more. Staying physically active helps strengthen our…
Back Pain Red Flags: Loss of Consciousness
Loss of Consciousness is a red flag symptom that is usually indicative of a more serious back injury. Depending on the severity, you may have trouble walking or standing, or…
Back Pain Red Flags: Pain that Radiates to your Chest or Abdomen
Chest pain can be serious, but back pain can also radiate to your abdomen and chest in front. If you're experiencing severe pain that radiates to your chest or abdomen,…
Back Pain Red Flags: Severe Pain After a Fall or Accident
If you've experienced a fall or other trauma to your back, it's important to take care of the injury so that it doesn't worsen. Back pain can be caused by…
Back Pain Red Flags: Inability to Walk or Stand
Inability to walk or stand is a very common symptom of a back injury. In cases of severe pain, you may find it difficult to move without assistance. If you…
Back Pain Red Flags: Loss of Sensation or Numbness
There are many different types of injuries that require medical attention, and one of the most common is a back injury. If you've had an accident or experienced any pain…
Minimally invasive spine surgery…
Minimally invasive spine surgery is a procedure that involves using small incisions and specialized surgical instruments to treat spinal conditions. Patients typically recover quicker than with traditional open back surgeries,…
Stress
Stress can manifest in a variety of ways. Sometimes it feels like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders and other times it's more subtle, such as…
Do you have back or neck pain?
Do you have back or neck pain? Dr. Capicotto is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in the treatment of spinal disorders and injuries. For over 25 years the office of…
