Health Tips

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!

Avoid Sedentary Behavior

Sedentary behavior can be a huge contributor to back pain. It can be very easy to spend all day sitting on the couch watching your favorite show, but it is not good for your back. If you feel like you’ve been sitting for too long try doing some sort of exercise such as going for a walk or doing some stretching. It’s important that you try to incorporate at least 30 minutes of exercise into your daily routine to avoid sedentary behavior and back pain. 

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Benefits of Jiu Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu has been around for hundreds of years. Jiu Jitsu means “gentle art”. Jiu Jitsu brings so many benefits to your physical and mental state. One of the areas of your body it benefits is your spine. Here are some of the ways Jiu Jitsu benefits your spine:

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Hydration and Disc Health

Hydration plays an important part in maintaining spinal health and supporting overall well-being. The intervertebral discs in your spine require proper hydration in order to function properly and effectively. Keeping these discs hydrated allows them to absorb shock and support spinal movements. This helps to reduce the risk of issues such as herniated discs or degenerative disc disease. It’s important that you drink water every day to stay hydrated, especially now with the heat of this summer.  

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Spine Healthy Backyard Activities

Now’s the time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful warm weather. Here are some spine-friendly backyard activities that can help to strengthen your spine and improve your flexibility:

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Muscle-Strengthening Exercises To Try

It’s important that you exercise on a regular basis and are doing things that are actively strengthening your muscles. Doing exercises that strengthen your muscles will help to make your spine stronger which will in turn help to prevent back pain. Here are some muscle-strengthening exercises you can try:

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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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