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STRENGTHEN YOUR BONES AND SPINE WITH VITAMIN D

Vitamin D is an essential vitamin/hormone that is required for good health.  It has been shown that people with adequate Vitamin D levels have much stronger bones (avoiding osteoporosis), a lower incidence of some cancers (including breast, prostate, and colon), and a lower overall incidence of various ‘aches and pains.’ Vitamin D is obtained primarily [...]


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 [...]