Treating Spondylolisthesis (Part 1/2)
(Part 1/2) While I may mention spinal conditions like "herniated disc" or "stenosis" more often, "spondylolisthesis" is a common spinal disorder. In this specific instance, my patient had a vertebrae…
D.O.P. San Marzano Tomatoes
New year, new adventures! Mel and I took a trip to our local Restaurant Depot in search of D.O.P. San Marzano tomatoes (and to check out the larger than life…
‘Round The Roundabouts
'Round and 'round and 'round we go. Florida loves its roundabouts, and I gotta say, this next level traffic circle made for a wild driving experience. Wish we could have…
Spine Plates and Spinal Fusion
When it comes to spine plates, size and placement are crucial. After a patient with a previous spinal fusion suffered disc herniations and horrific headaches, I examined the previous surgeon's…
Getting The Shot
Getting the shot any way we can! Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto MD a call today or fill out the form below to schedule a…
What is Myelopathy?
You've heard me use the term "Myelopathy" while discussing various surgical cases, but what is it? Myelopathy is a spinal cord injury where the spinal cord is compressed, causing nerve…
New Year’s in Sarasota, FL
New latitude, new attitude Mel and I had a wonderful time in Sarasota, FL for New Year's. A little R&R, a lot of great memories made, and now I'm back,…
Cooking with Capicotto: Short Rib Raviolis (4/4)
(Part 4/4) Lot's happening in the kitchen! Nothing warms you on a cold winter day quite like homemade tomato soup, but these duck egg and short rib raviolis come close.…
Cooking with Capicotto: Short Rib Ravioli (3/4)
(Part 3/4) Duck, duck...egg! When it comes to making pasta, sometimes we freehand it and sometimes we use a mold to achieve that perfect ravioli shape. Since we need a…
Strength Training: Prioritize Proper Form
Think quality, not quantity. Lifting weights is a great form of strength training, but proper form is key to getting the most out of your workout. 3 reps may not…
