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!

Diving and Spinal Cord Injuries

Diving and Spinal Cord Injuries

“Never dive in shallow water” is a swimmer’s staple but when children or teens (or even adults) are in the ...
Scoliosis and Sleep: Choosing the Right Mattress

Scoliosis and Sleep: Choosing the Right Mattress

For those with scoliosis, getting a good night’s sleep can be difficult. Scoliosis is when your spine has abnormal curvature ...
Concussions and Spine Injuries

Concussions and Spine Injuries

In the sports world there are consistently injuries occurring, especially injuries that affect the spine and the head. It’s not ...
"[Pasquale X Montesano] does amazing work...It's 9 years later, I have full mobility. I don't have any pain in my neck...the guy's a master."

“It’s 9 years later, I have full mobility.” | Testimonial Part 2

View this post on Instagram A post shared by SpineDocs (@spine_docs) (Part 2/2) "[Dr. Pasquale X Montesano] does amazing work...It's ...
Disc Replacement Testimonial

Disc Replacement Testimonial: “..the end of the pain”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google Review from a Happy Patient: "After years of suffering caused by a herniated disc, ...
"I knew I needed vertebrae surgery." Learn about one patient's positive experience with Montesano Spine And Sport.

“I knew I need vertebrae surgery.” | Testimonial Part 1

View this post on Instagram Vertebrae Surgery Testimonial Part 1 shared by SpineDocs (@spine_docs) (Part 1/2) "They thought my neck ...
Innovative Therapies For Spinal Stenosis

Innovative Therapies For Spinal Stenosis

Innovative therapies for spinal stenosis are rapidly evolving. Here are some cutting-edge treatments and therapies: Stem Cell Therapy: Stem cell ...
Sciatica In The Workplace: Managing Pain On The Job

Sciatica In The Workplace: Managing Pain On The Job

Dealing with sciatica can be challenging, especially when working in an environment where productivity and comfort are extremely important. Here ...
When we slip or fall, the force and angle of impact puts us at risk of a neck injury.

Neck Injury From a Slip or Fall?

Accidents happen. When we slip or fall, the force and angle of impact puts us at risk of a neck ...
Green is good! I love grilling with The Big Green Egg.Today's menu? Wild game from Texas! | Cooking with Dr Montesano

Cooking with Dr Montesano: The Big Green Egg

View this post on Instagram A post shared by SpineDocs (@spine_docs) Green is good! I love grilling with The Big ...
While spine surgery is my passion and profession, cooking remains a large part of my life outside the OR. | Cooking with Dr. Montesano

Cooking with Dr Montesano: Alaskan King Crab

View this post on Instagram A post shared by SpineDocs (@spine_docs) While spine surgery is my passion and profession, cooking ...
The Psychological Impact of Scoliosis

The Psychological Impact of Scoliosis

Scoliosis is often discussed in terms of how it affects someone physically through symptoms and treatments. However, the psychological impact ...
Navigating Neck and Back Sports Injuries

Navigating Neck and Back Sports Injuries

Neck and back injuries are the killers of athletes' careers. Here are some preventative strategies for neck and back sports ...
You may have heard the phrase “Multilevel Spinal Fusion” for correcting spinal deformities or degenerative discs, but what is it?

Multilevel Spinal Fusion

You may have heard the phrase “Multilevel Spinal Fusion” for correcting spinal deformities or degenerative discs, but what is this ...
Sciatica Vs. Other Back Pain

Sciatica Vs. Other Back Pain

Back pain affects millions of people around the world every year. Understanding the differences between sciatica and other back pain ...