Relieve Pain. Restore Strength. Return to Daily Life.
In the United States, lower back pain is one of the most common medical conditions and a leading reason for physician visits. At least four out of five adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. At Montesano Spine & Sport in Tampa, FL, we provide advanced evaluation and treatment options to help patients regain comfort and mobility. Regular movement and guided exercise play an important role in maintaining spinal health.
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About Us
Montesano Spine & Sport
At Montesano Spine & Sport, we provide advanced evaluation and treatment for Degenerative Disc Disease in Tampa, FL. Our practice is led by Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano, a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon experienced in treating complex disc and spinal conditions.
Dr. Montesano offers expertise in:
- Non-Surgical Spine Treatment
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Spinal Fusion & Disc Replacement
- Degenerative & Age-Related Spine Disorders
Our focus is simple: accurate diagnosis, individualized care strategies, and long-term pain relief that restores strength, stability, and mobility.
Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Dr. Montesano provides comprehensive care for disc degeneration and related spine conditions, including:
- Lumbar Disc Degeneration
- Cervical Disc Degeneration
- Disc Herniation
- Nerve Root Compression
- Chronic Mechanical Back Pain
- Complex Degenerative Spine Disorders
With advanced training in minimally invasive decompression and stabilization techniques, he develops customized treatment plans focused on relieving pain and improving spinal function.
Complex Structure of the Lower Back
The lower back is an intricate system made up of interconnected and overlapping components, including:
- Tendons, muscles, and other soft tissues
- Nerve roots that extend from the lower back into the legs
- Small but complex facet joints
- Spinal discs with soft, gelatinous inner cores
Irritation or injury to any of these structures can result in localized lower back pain or pain that radiates into other areas of the body. Muscle spasms in the lower back can be intense, and certain spinal conditions may lead to chronic discomfort over time.
Understanding Lower Back Pain Severity
- Symptoms and intensity can vary significantly from person to person
- A simple muscle strain may cause severe short-term pain
- Degenerating discs may create mild but recurring discomfort
- Chronic conditions may gradually worsen without proper treatment
Accurately identifying symptoms and determining the underlying cause is the first step toward effective and lasting relief.
Common Lower Back Pain Symptoms
- Difficulty standing upright or walking comfortably
- Pain that may remain in the lower back or spread to the groin, buttock, or upper thigh
- Aching, dull discomfort in the lumbar region
- Severe or persistent muscle spasms
- Local tenderness or soreness when touched
While many cases are not emergencies, symptoms should never be ignored if they persist or worsen.
When to Seek Immediate Medical Care
Contact a physician promptly if lower back pain is accompanied by:
- Fever and chills
- Unexplained recent weight loss
- Significant weakness in the legs
- Sudden bowel or bladder incontinence
- Severe and continuous abdominal pain
- Pain following major trauma or injury
These symptoms may indicate a more serious condition requiring urgent evaluation.
Schedule a Lower Back Pain Evaluation in Tampa, FL
Lower back pain is common, but its causes and severity vary greatly. Whether your discomfort is sudden and intense or mild and recurring, early diagnosis and personalized treatment can help prevent long-term complications. Contact Montesano Spine & Sport in Tampa, FL to schedule a comprehensive lower back evaluation today.
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Real experiences exceptional healthcare delivered
Dr. Montesano, reviewed all my lower back issues and is preparing me for all the future steps for surgery.
Additionally, a very organized office with great staff. I highly recommend Dr. Montasano for anyone with back, neck or any orthopedic needs.
The staff all the way down everyone was helpful, knowledgeable & took care of my husband very well.
Feedback after 6 months of surgery.
Patient: A Vilela
DOB: October 31, 1967.
Age: 57 years old
Height: 5.07
Weight: 158 pounds
Surgery: L5/S1 lumbar disc replacement (Prodisc L), July 25, 2024. Sarasota.
Post-operative evolution
After the surgery carried out on July 25, 2024, recovery took place without major efforts until November 2024.
Feeling good, wanting to run again, I made an action plan to run a 5K at a constant speed. I felt so good that I chose not to seek help from physiotherapists.
To help with strengthening, I started using a weight vest which, together with the CamelBack, totals a load of around 19 pounds.
Evolution
- November 2024: Walk 5K to 6K (3.10 to 3.72 miles). Presenting pain in the T8 thoracic spine region during some training and in day-to-day occasions.
- December 2024: walk and run 6k to 8k (3.72 to 4.97 miles), interleaving 5 minutes of walking with 5 minutes of running, 5 to 6 times a week. Presenting two episodes of mild pain in the L5 region during exercise, having stopped running and keeping walking. Also presenting moderate pain with discomfort in the region of the T8 thoracic spine on the right side for more than 10 times but not only during exercise but also in everyday life after physical exercise. There was no pain in the L5/S1 region.
- January 2025: walk and run 6k to 10k (3.72 to 6.21), interleaving 5 minutes of walking with 10 minutes of running, 5 to 6 times a week. There was no pain in the T8 thoracic spine region during training, but during some daily activities such as getting in and out of a car several times a day, there is a lot of torsion. No physical activity in the last week this month due to a strain on my left calf. There was no pain in the L5/S1 region.
- February 2, 2025: Street race, Publix Run and Arts 5K, held in the city of Fort Myers - FL, still wearing a 19 pounds load. Running performed at constant speed without any pain in the spine region as a whole. The journey took 31 minutes, and I felt a muscle strain in the calf of my left leg, which led me to walk the last 100 meters. There was no pain in the L5/S1 region. Mild discomfort in the right back at T8 at the end of the day.
- March 2, 2025: Streat race, Megalodon Weekend 5k, held in the city of Venice – FL, without a weight vest. Running performed at constant speed without any pain. The jorney took 26:35:55. Without discomfort in the right back at T8. There was no pain in the L5/S1 region.
- March 13, 2025: Keeping my focus on activities, today I ran 10K, 1:09:46 and during this activity I continue to use the 19 pound vest, never running less than 5K at least 3 times a week. Without any pain. It's as if I had never had pain in the lower back.
- The photos are from the race held on February 2, 2025, March 2, 2025 and March 13, 2025.
Thanking Montesano Spine & Sport again – Dr Pasquale X. Montesano
I will only see Dr. Montesano here in Florida. I highly recommend him.
He's really a great Dr
Also the cleanliness and the beautiful clinic is beyond expectations. Thank you for all your help 🙏
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Monday – Friday 8:30 – 5:00pm
Emergencies
If you have an emergency after normal office hours, you will be directed to go to the nearest hospital emergency room where you will be evaluated by the emergency room physician. They will be in direct contact with your doctor or the on-call doctor from our office.