John Brown on Coca Cola During Workouts
John Brown – bodybuilder, former Mr. Universe, and father of Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown – once said he would never train someone unless they drank a Coca Cola during…
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 as new technology, like minimally…
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 other surgeons, giving advice on…
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 in the 1980s, so I've…
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 spinal fusion. Cue the controversy.…
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 today or fill out the…
Morning Workouts: Finding The Right Balance To Keep Energy Levels High
I love to kickstart my morning with a workout to get my body energized for the day. The tricky part is finding the right routine to boost my stamina and…
Treating Spondylolisthesis in 2025 (Part 1/5)
(Part 1/5) I'm looking at an MRI and Xrays for a patient who had an endoscopic transforaminal decompression. This active professional led a vigorous lifestyle until excruciating sciatica, spondylolisthesis, and…
Weight And See This Workout Secret
Good things come to those who weight. 😉 Wanna know the secret to crushing hundies? Watch and see 👀 Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto MD…
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Let's talk about an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion where the goal is to:✓ Remove the disc herniation ✓ Alleviate severe neck pain and bilateral arm pain (pain that affects…