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Your general health and wellness is just as important as your spine’s health. Learn more about healthy habits, ways to reduce back or neck pain, and more below!

Discover common causes of spinal stenosis.

Common Causes of Spinal Stenosis

View this post on Instagram A post shared by SpineDocs (@spine_docs) Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal column that causes pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. In lumbar stenosis, it can produce symptoms of sciatica while in cervical stenosis (pain in the neck), it can lead to major body weakness. Discover common causes of spinal stenosis in our video. If you think your pain might be caused by spinal stenosis, you’ve recently been diagnosed and are seeking treatment options, or you’re simply experiencing back or neck pain and don’t know why, I invite you to schedule a consultation with Montesano Spine And Sport at spinedocs.org. Together we can restore movement, relieve pain, and return you to living a pain free life! Fill out the form below to schedule your first consultation with Montesano Spine and Sport. Common Causes of Spinal Stenosis Contact Montesano Spine & Sport to Schedule a Consultation Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano is the principal Orthopaedic Surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport in Sarasota, Fl and Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Montesano has completed an extensive fellowship program and has years of training and experience in surgical and non-surgical treatments of spine disorders.

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Sciatica pain – tingling, numbness, or weakness – originates in the lower back and spreads to the back of the leg.

Experiencing Sciatica Pain?

Sciatica isn’t a condition, it’s a symptom, and usually a sign of a larger problem. Sciatica pain – tingling, numbness, and/or weakness – originates in the lower back and spreads to the back of the leg, ranging from infrequent to debilitating. A lumbar herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, Piriformis syndrome, and lumbar spinal stenosis are just four of the common causes of sciatica. Don’t let sciatica pain prevent you from living life to the fullest. As a leading spine surgeon and a pioneer of disc replacement surgery, I have the knowledge and experience to not only treat your sciatica but also treat the source of the problem. I invite you to schedule a consultation and together we’ll find the optimal treatment to relieve your pain and restore movement. Fill out the form below to schedule your first consultation with Montesano Spine and Sport. Experiencing Sciatica Pain? Contact Montesano Spine & Sport to Schedule a Consultation Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano is the principal Orthopaedic Surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport in Sarasota, Fl and Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Montesano has completed an extensive fellowship program and has years of training and experience in surgical and non-surgical treatments of spine disorders.

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Spine Wellness Through Nutrition

Nutrition is a very important aspect of keeping your spine healthy. There’s essential nutrients your spine needs to stay strong and resilient. Here are some things you should include in your diet to keep your spine healthy:

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The best protection from a potential spine injury is a combination of knowledge and prevention.

Common Causes of Spine Injuries

View this post on Instagram A post shared by SpineDocs (@spine_docs) A spine injury can throw off your entire life in an instant. The best protection from a potential spine injury is a combination of knowledge and prevention. Spine injuries can come from simple accidents such as a slip and fall to degenerative diseases that affect your spine’s health. Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano is a leading and highly-experienced spine surgeon trained in Minimally Invasive surgeries, Disc Replacements, Laminectomy/ Discectomy, and more. Don’t let a spine injury hold you back from the life you deserve to live, no matter how “common” it is. If you’ve experienced one of these common spine injuries and are now experiencing pain, please fill out the form below to schedule your first consultation with Montesano Spine and Sport. Learn More About Recovering From Spine Injuries Contact Montesano Spine & Sport to Schedule a Consultation

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What Is Spinal Stenosis?

Spinal Stenosis refers to when the spinal nerve roots are compressed, or choked, producing a variety of symptoms, some of which can strongly impact your day-to-day life: • Tingling, weakness or numbness in the legs• Limitations in walking• Pain that comes and goes• Pain that occurs during certain activities, such as walking• Pain that eases after a period of rest Spinal stenosis is more common in the lower back, but can occur in the neck as well. As an experienced minimally invasive spine surgeon, let me relieve your pain so you can return to doing the activities you love. I invite you to schedule a consultation to determine if non-surgical or surgical treatment best suits your needs. Fill out the form below to schedule your first consultation with Montesano Spine and Sport. Is Your Pain Caused By Spinal Stenosis? Contact Montesano Spine & Sport to Schedule a Consultation

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Here are several common signs of degenerative disc disease.

Common Signs of Degenerative Disc Disease

Pain from a degenerative disc typically stems from inflammation or micromotion instability (when a disc is not as effective in resisting motion in the spine). Here are several common signs of degenerative disc disease.• Pain that flares up during activities, especially bending, lifting, and twisting• Severe episodes of back or neck pain that generally last from a few days to a few months• Chronic debilitating pain (relatively rare)• Pain that worsens depending on your position (sitting vs standing) If you’ve been diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease or are experiencing any of these symptoms, please schedule a consultation to discuss the best course of treatment to fit your specific needs. Fill out the form below to schedule your first consultation with Montesano Spine and Sport. Are You Experiencing These Common Signs of Degenerative Disc Disease? Contact Montesano Spine & Sport to Schedule a Consultation

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Meet Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano

Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano is the principal Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Siena College and a medical degree from New York Medical College.
With extensive postgraduate training, Dr. Montesano has earned multiple awards, including the Volvo Award in Clinical Science (1998) and the Howmedica Spinal Fixator Grant (1989). He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Spine Surgery Society, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a Member of the American College of Forensic Examiners.

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