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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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ASK THE EXPERT: WHAT IS FOOT DROP AND HOW IS IT TREATED?

I was recently asked about a condition called foot drop, what the causation is and how it is treated. To start, let’s define what foot drop is; it is a term used to describe the loss of ability to pick one’s foot up.  The medical term for this is dorsiflexion of the foot or raising [...]

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TRUE STORY: SHELDON OVERCAME LOWER BACK PAIN AND IS TRAINING AGAIN!

  True Story: I was an extremely healthy 33 year old.  I was just a week away from competing in my second half Ironman and was at peak fitness.  In the past three years I had finished my first marathon, first Half Ironman and completed multiple sprint and Olympic Distance triathlons. Life was very good. Then out [...]

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A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS WITH THESE FOUR EASY STEPS

Optimizing your health through four easy steps: Do not smoke or use nicotine products. (Click here for tips on how to quit) Maintain a healthy body weight. Exercise regularly. Follow a healthy diet. These four simple steps may seem like common sense but are very significant to reducing one’s risk for developing common deadly chronic [...]

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DR. SCHULER PERFORMS FIRST HYBRID CERVICAL SPINE SURGERY IN THE COUNTRY

Dr. Thomas C. Schuler, Spinal Surgeon at the Virginia Spine Institute, Leads Latest Advancement in Spinal Health Care with First Hybrid Multi-Level Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement with Fusion in the Country (utilizing the Bryan® cervical artificial disc). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia, January 16, 2013 – Dr. Thomas C. Schuler, Chief Executive Officer and Spinal [...]

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TIPS TO RELIEVE STRESS AND TENSION

Whether you are at work or at home, it is common to feel stress and tension. Today, people are often called on to do more with fewer resources. They are faced with more responsibility and more deadlines to get their tasks done. The health of your neck may be at risk with these mounting pressures. [...]

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TRUE STORY: TOM FELT 44 YEARS YOUNGER AFTER SPINE SURGERY!

True Story: I was suddenly crippled with pain down my right leg and could not walk without crutches.  I went to two orthopaedic surgeons who recommended pain medication.  I went to Dr. Thomas Schuler for a third opinion; and was  diagnosed with several serious problems that required immediate surgery.  All of these conditions were pinching [...]

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TRUE STORY: AFTER RECOVERY, EMILY WENT ON TO COMPETE IN THE PRE-OLYMPIC TRIALS

  True Story: As a collegiate swimmer at Virginia Tech, my physical health was crucial to my success in the pool as well as in the classroom.  During the fall of my junior year, I began noticing low back pain as a result of prolonged sitting through classes.  I had to constantly readjust my posture [...]

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TIPS TO AVOID BACK PAIN WHILE RAKING UP AUTUMNAL DEBRIS

Peak fall foliage viewing has come to an end; and after Sandy blew through the Northeast the once vibrant leaves are likely cluttering up your yard. Raking could be an enjoyable way to spend an autumn afternoon, but it can also be a laborious endeavor that could cause neck, shoulder and back pain. Raking involves [...]

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GET ‘BACK’ TO A BETTER SLEEP WITH THE RIGHT MATTRESS

  On average we spend 7 hours in bed at night. In one year, that is nearly 2,555 hours! It is no wonder that sleeping on the wrong mattress can cause or increase back pain. Mattress shopping can be a daunting and fairly pricey endeavor. Read on for tips on how to select the right [...]

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