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A SIMPLE PRESCRIPTION TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE

What would you say if your doctor had one prescription that could help you have more energy, feel better, and increase the longevity of life? Look no further than exercise! The health benefits from regular exercise are well documented and hard to ignore. 7 BENEFITS OF EXERCISE: Control your weight Exercise helps to reach and [...]


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 [...]


DON’T LET YOUR WINTER WORKOUT HIBERNATE. FOUR USEFUL TIPS FOR A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE WORKOUT!

Well, it’s that time of year again. The holidays are long over, but those pesky extra pounds from indulging on turkey, stuffing, and an assortment of desserts have stuck around. Unfortunately, as the snow piles up (or in the case of this year, the threat of snow) and the temperature drops, so does our motivation [...]


ACUPUNCTURE FOR BACK PAIN?

Back pain is one of the most prevalent reasons people seek health care. Millions of work days and recreation hours are lost each year because of back pain. Back pain comes in many forms: new or chronic , acute or long standing, constant or intermittent throughout the day. It also arises from various sources, including [...]