[mk_page_section bg_image=”https://spinedocs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/fotolia_111122174_subscription_monthly_mm.jpg” bg_position=”center top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” video_loop=”false” min_height=”564″ js_vertical_centered=”true” padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=”false”][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”10/12″][mk_padding_divider size=”166″ visibility=”visible-sm”][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”40″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”40″ font_weight=”500″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”2″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Roboto” font_type=”google” align=”center”]Ask The Doctor[/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”28″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”40″ font_weight=”300″ txt_transform=”capitalize” letter_spacing=”2″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Roboto” font_type=”google” align=”center”]If you have any questions for Doctor Montesano and do not see the answer below, fill out this form! Doctor Montesano will answer one question a week and the answers will be posted below.[/mk_fancy_title][mk_padding_divider size=”160″ visibility=”visible-sm”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_header hover_styles=”4″ search_icon=”false” bg_color=”#4b6acb” border_color=”#4b6acb” text_color=”#ffffff” text_hover_skin=”#4e69b1″][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”100″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/12″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”10/12″][vc_column_text align=”center”][fc id=’1′ align=’center’][/fc][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”100″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1501995979882{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][mk_padding_divider size=”100″][mk_fancy_title color=”#000000″ size=”40″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”40″ font_weight=”300″ txt_transform=”capitalize” letter_spacing=”2″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Roboto” font_type=”google” align=”center”]Past Questions[/mk_fancy_title][vc_tta_accordion style=”outline” color=”black” spacing=”3″ active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Do you work with patients from out of town? ” tab_id=”1501995484557-da0c93d3-95d3″][vc_column_text]Yes, we offer Fly-in Treatment for advanced, minimally invasive spinal procedures. We’ll arrange everything from transportation from the airport to resort accommodations for any budget. We’ll schedule a consultation with you and develop a personalized treatment plan for your neck or back pain. If it is decided that you need surgery, we will plan an operation that is designed to both minimize your pain and help quickly get you back to your lifestyle.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is involved in rehab and recovery from back surgery?” tab_id=”1501995484602-d4d96777-b1cb”][vc_column_text]In general rehabilitation involves first low impact aerobic exercises such as walking treadmill and when the woman closes and aquatic program after about four weeks we would also institute Core strengthening exercises.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do patients continue to have ongoing problems during back surgery?” tab_id=”1501995578060-5bb9c470-9e41″][vc_column_text]Most patients will have some residual pain following the most successful Spine Surgery. The best results are obtained by first selecting highly motivated patients who want to get better and understand the importance of exercise nutrition and maintaining an appropriate BMI.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][mk_padding_divider size=”100″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][mk_page_section bg_image=”https://spinedocs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/fotolia_106081379_subscription_monthly_m-1m.jpg” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” video_loop=”false” min_height=”500″ js_vertical_centered=”true” padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”40″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”40″ font_weight=”500″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”2″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Roboto” font_type=”google” align=”center”]The Most Important Member[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text align=”center”]Perhaps the most important trait that separates an empowered patient from the rest is the role of “active participant,” as a fully participating partner on the healthcare team. Remember that you are the most important member on your healthcare team! You know your body better than anyone else, and it is both your right and your responsibility to fully participate in any decision-making involving your care.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section]