Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs when the discs between your vertebrae start to narrow or shrink. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, which can…
Back Pain?
Do you suffer from back pain? Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano is an Orthopedic Spinal Surgeon that specializes in the treatment of spine injuries, disease and pain. If you are suffering…
Text Neck
The term "text neck" has been coined to describe a chronic injury that compresses the spine when people spend too much time with their head forward and looking down at…
Smoking has a Direct Correlation to Chronic Pain
Research shows that smoking has a direct correlation to chronic pain. Not only does it slow the body's natural healing process, but also increases susceptibility to infection and decreases the…
Is it hard to sleep?
Most people with chronic pain know that it can be hard to sleep. Not getting enough restful sleep can make your symptoms worse and lead to a vicious cycle of…
Poor Posture
Do you have back or neck pain? Poor posture could be the cause. The way we sit, stand, walk, sleep, and carry ourselves all affect the health of our backs.…
Spine Specialist
You may be able to treat your back and neck pain with physical therapy, but if you have an injury or disease that has caused permanent damage then you need…
Spinal Surgery
Spinal surgery is a scary thought for most people, but if you have back or neck pain that just won't go away with rest and exercise, it may be an…