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THE BRACE KASE: LIFE BEYOND SCOLIOSIS THROUGH THE EYES OF ADOLESCENT GIRL
I am constantly inspired by the positive attitudes of my patients despite their painful symptoms! In fact just recently a young patient of mine, who is undergoing brace treatment for scoliosis, shared her latest project with me. I was delighted to hear that she had set up a blog to serve as a resource for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
WEAR IT WELL! TOP 10 TIPS TO LIGHTEN THE LOAD OF YOUR CHILD’S BACKPACK TO KEEP THEM PAIN FREE AND STANDING TALL
It’s that time of year again! Parents have received the infamous “must have” supply list from school. In your child’s eyes finding the most stylish backpack is at the top of their list. It’s important to know that the most aesthetically pleasing backpack may not always be the safest backpack for your child’s health. Did [...]
ASK THE EXPERT: What happens if scoliosis is not treated? Is surgery the best option to treat scoliosis?
Question: What happens if scoliosis is not treated? Is surgery the best option to treat scoliosis? — Submitted by Jane N. Answer from topic expert, Dr. Christopher Good from the Virginia Spine Institute: Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that affects approximately 7 million people in the US. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is [...]
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