Now that summer is here, there is going to be warmer weather and the potential for humidity. The heat and humidity can affect back pain and can affect everyone’s back pain differently. It’s important that you drink more water on these high heat and humidity days in order to keep your back and body hydrated. Some things you can do to fight the humidity is take breaks from being outdoors, wear light clothing, and try to stay in the shade if you go outside. 

June is here which means it’s time for summer! Here are a few tips for protecting your back this summer:

Practicing martial arts can be incredibly beneficial to both your physical and mental health. Not only do martial arts help you develop discipline and dedication, but they also promote an overall commitment to keeping yourself in good health. Different martial arts offer different benefits. For example, karate focuses on gaining strength and agility, and taekwondo emphasizes developing strong kicks. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches you how to defend yourself in close range combat, while Muay Thai provides a great cardiovascular workout. No matter which style of martial arts you choose, mastering it will require dedication and hard work. You will need to continually practice in order to stay on top of your skills, and you will likely have to learn different techniques and strategies as well. Black Belt Achievement We are proud to congratulate Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano, the principal orthopedic surgeon at Montesano Spine and Sport, on achieving his black belt in martial arts! This highly esteemed accomplishment is a true reflection of Dr. Montesano’s dedication and focus on health and wellness. Dr. Montesano has long been an advocate for holistically maintaining one’s well being, emphasizing the importance of proper sleep, diet, nutrition, exercise and a positive attitude to maintain overall physical health. His journey to getting his black belt serves as a reminder that there is always something new we can learn or experience when it comes to taking care of ourselves — even within adverse times. At Montesano Spine and Sport, Dr. Montesano embodies the same principles of health and wellness that he practices. He believes that everyone is capable of pursuing their own health and wellness journey, regardless of age or physical condition. As a passionate professional in this field, he encourages his patients to embrace change as a way to improve their lives both physically and mentally. We are so proud of Dr. Montesano for achieving his black belt — it serves as an inspiring reminder that we can all strive for excellence when it comes to our physical health! Congratulations Dr. Montesano on your well-deserved success! Signing off with Wellness Wishes, The Team at Montesano Spine & Sport

Your back is a very important part of your body so it’s important that you take care of it and protect it. Here are some tips for protecting your lower back:

Researchers have conducted studies that have proven that water exercises can be more beneficial for relieving chronic back pain compared to other physical therapies. Using water therapy exercises helps to relieve the strain and pressure on your muscles. Water exercises have helped to improve quality of life, sleep quality, and back pain. If you want to try water therapy, you should aim for doing 60 minute sessions twice a week.