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!

Scoliosis and Pregnancy: How To Manage It

Pregnancy is an incredible life-changing experience; however, if you have scoliosis it may make your journey a little more difficult ...

While kyphosis, like many conditions, can happen to anyone, there are a few ways to reduce your risk of developing this unwanted curvature.

Is Kyphosis Preventable?

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5 Common Causes of Neck Pain

The spine is a complex structure of bones, ligaments, muscles, and joints. Factor in that the neck supports the entire ...

How To Create A Sciatica-Friendly Workplace

Dealing with sciatic nerve pain can be challenging, especially if you work at a desk all day. A poorly designed ...

Sleeping Techniques For Those with Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis can often make getting a good night’s sleep difficult. Here are some sleeping techniques to help you combat ...

What is Kyphosis?

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Youth Sports and Spine Safety

Participating in sports at a young age is a great way for them to exercise and build leadership and teamwork ...

Osteoarthritis can cause stiffness, swelling, and pain. Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (A2M) could be the treatment you need.

Suffering From Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis – a degenerative joint disease that causes the cartilage in your joints such as hands, hips, knees, or back ...

Understanding the Different Types of Scoliosis

Scoliosis has many different forms that are each unique with different symptoms and treatments. Here are some of the different ...

How Weight Affects Sciatica

Excess body weight can put added pressure on the spine and lower back which can increase strain on the sciatic ...

Learn about Spondylolisthesis, what symptoms can arise, and how it can be treated. Montesano Spine and Sport.

What is Spondylolisthesis?

Spondylolisthesis is when a vertebrae, typically in your lower back, slips out of place and moves forward, causing instability in ...

Benefits of Skiing For Those With Spinal Stenosis

Yes it’s true that skiing comes with a lot of risks, but it also comes with a lot of benefits ...

Winter Sports That Could Cause A Spine Injury

Winter sports can be lots of fun, but it’s important you take the proper precautions to protect yourself from injury ...

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Join Dr. Montesano, an expert ortho spine surgeon, as he breaks down disc replacement vs. spinal fusion for patients with seizure risks.

Seizure Risks: Disc Replacement vs Spinal Fusion

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