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GET THAT MONKEY OFF YOUR BACK WITH 5 WORKPLACE ERGONOMICS TIPS
Do you find yourself leaving work with headaches, back aches, sore shoulders and neck, or wrist pain? These common complaints are typically attributed to poor ergonomics in the workplace. Ergonomics is the science of blending the workstation with the worker in order to increase health and productivity and decrease work-related musculoskeletal disorders. In this post [...]
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN SPINAL HEALTH CARE!
The Virginia Spine Institute is proud to team up with the Spinal Research Foundation (a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) to host the Fifth Annual, “We’ve Got Your Back” 5K race and 1 mile fun run/walk for spinal health. All proceeds from the race directly benefit the Spinal Research Foundation’s mission to improve spinal health care [...]
VSI KICKS OFF MILK (CALCIUM) MUSTACHE CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE BONE HEALTH
Whether you realize it or not, in the year 2020 the Surgeon General’s report estimates one in two Americans over age 50 will have or be at high risk for osteoporosis. If these predictions come true, this will have a devastating impact on the well being of Americans as they age. Bone health is critically [...]
NEW FOR 2012: RECENT VTFC EXPANSION TO OFFER PERSONAL TRAINING SERVICES!
Not sure how to tackle those pesky New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, get in shape and reach your highest physical potential? Our friends right here at Virginia Therapy & Fitness Center (VTFC) can get you on track. Our all under one roof model presents patients with additional aspects of convenient care in 2012 [...]
DR. CHRISTOPHER GOOD SELECTED TO SERVE ON FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SHAC)
The Virginia Spine Institute is proud to announce Dr. Good’s recent selection to serve (as The Medical Society of Northern Virginia‘s representative) on the 2011-2012 Fairfax County Public School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC). This new appointment will allow him to extend his dedication to improving the lives of adolescents and teens in the community. The [...]
VSI TEAMS UP WITH RESTON INTERFAITH TO GIVE BACK AT THANKSGIVING AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF 86 FAMILIES
We are proud to team up with our strategic partner Reston Interfaith again this year to provide Thanksgiving dinners for 86 families in need, in our community! “Reston Interfaith is so fortunate to have the continued support of the Virginia Spine Institute. Recently, they generously created Thanksgiving baskets that were given to local community members [...]
Dr. GOOD IS ADMITTED AS A FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS. CONGRATULATIONS!
We love good news, how about you? Dr. Good is now a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and is double board certified! Another example of the commitment our physicians make to continuous improvement and a higher quality level of care for our patients. To learn more about Dr. Good’s read his complete [...]
FOURTH ANNUAL “WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK” RACE FOR SPINAL HEALTH HOSTED BY THE VIRGINIA SPINE INSTITUTE RAISES $100,000
The fourth annual event was held on May 14th at the flagship site at the Virginia Spine Institute in Reston, Virginia. The event raised over $100,000 in support of the Spinal Research Foundation’s (a national 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization) mission to improve spinal health care through research, education, and patient advocacy. “This is our [...]
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