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Dr. Hasz

WE WANT YOU! JOIN YOUR DOCTOR ON MAY 18 FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK RACE FOR SPINAL HEALTH

  What are you doing May 18th? 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 Sixth 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 [...]

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LUMBAR ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT: CASE STUDY

  Everyone will have some back pain at some point in their lives; after all it is the second most common reason for medical visits.  Most adults will have brief episodes that resolve with a little rest and exercise.  The vast majority of patients that have ongoing pain will have improvement without surgery.  Often physical [...]

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UNCOVERING THE MYSTERIOUS CORRELATION BETWEEN WEIGHT LOSS AND DECREASED BACK PAIN

It’s a new year; do you have plans for a new you? For many people the holidays brought non-stop, high caloric treats and feasts and perhaps a few extra pounds. But what most people fail to realize is that these extra pounds have more than an undesirable effect to the appearance of our bodies; as [...]

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TOP FOUR HEALING POWERS OF GINGER

  Top Four Health Benefits of Ginger: 1. Upset Stomach: One of the most popular health benefits of ginger is for treating upset stomach, nausea and digestion. Ginger Ale is often a go to for soothing feelings of nausea. There have been studies of nausea relief for pregnant women with morning sickness and patients having [...]

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LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: QUIT SMOKING FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

  Do you know what the number one deadliest cancer is in the United States? The answer is lung cancer. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States. In addition to increased chance of developing lung cancer, smoking contributes to several adverse health effects. Some of the adverse health [...]

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HEALTHY EATING, LEADS TO A HEALTHIER YOU

  Dr. Hasz is an advocate of an active lifestyle and a nutritional diet. As an expert in minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic spine surgery, nutrition and athletic performance; it is no surprise that he is a fan of the book It Starts with Food, authored by Dallas and Melissa Hartwig. The authors have a [...]

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VSI CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE!

The Virginia Spine Institute is an award-winning medical practice in the DC area solely dedicated to spinal health care. Over the past 20 years we have improved the lives of over 50,000 patients. What makes us different is that we have assembled the top specialists from multiple disciplines of spinal health care under one roof [...]

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SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! AVOID BACK PAIN WHILE TRAVELING TO YOUR SUMMER VACATION.

During my Air Force Flight Surgeon training I learned that airplane seats have been designed to safety standards but not necessarily for comfort. Many of the airline seats lack lumbar support and cause your back to be in the uncomfortable position of a “C”. Legroom is another issue for most travelers, as you can imagine [...]

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DISPELLING THE RUMOR…NOT ALL FATS ARE BAD! GET THE INSIDE SCOOP ON OMEGA-3′S.

Omega- 3 fatty acids, also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids play a fundamental role in brain function, decreasing inflammation and overall growth and development. Studies have also suggested that they may decrease the risk of heart disease. Not sure if you are getting enough Omega-3’s? The following are symptoms of Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency: poor [...]

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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 [...]

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