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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 [...]
NEW FOR 2012: RECENT VTFC EXPANSION TO OFFER PERSONAL TRAINING SERVICES!
Not sure how to tackle those pesky New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, get in shape and reach your highest physical potential? Our friends right here at Virginia Therapy & Fitness Center (VTFC) can get you on track. Our all under one roof model presents patients with additional aspects of convenient care in 2012 [...]
DEALING WITH THE EMOTIONAL EFFECTS OF CHRONIC PAIN
Living with chronic pain is not easy, and with time, can really affect one’s lifestyle. In fact, the psychological effects of chronic pain are often times just as significant as the painful physical condition itself. Emotional effects of chronic pain include irritability, depression, and anxiety. Chronic pain can also affect one’s ability to interact with [...]
TOP 11 NON-OPERATIVE TREATMENTS FOR THAT PAIN IN YOUR NECK
Did you know most spinal conditions do NOT require surgical intervention? In fact, of the 50,000 patients we have treated in the past 20 years neck pain is one of the most frequent conditions. The positive news is that we manage the majority of these patients with “non-operative” care that’s often called “conservative” care. Prior to [...]
DON’T LET BACK PAIN BE YOUR HANDICAP ON THE GOLF COURSE
Are Golf and Spine Surgery Incompatible? An avid golfer’s most common physical hindrance is back pain. When the pain does not improve quickly, this can lead to severe limitation in the ability to hit the links to enjoy this popular pastime. Has this happened to you? You’re not alone! The most common medical injury withthe [...]
DOES AEROBIC EXERCISE REALLY IMPROVE PAIN?
Aerobic exercise is one of the most beneficial things that you can do for your entire body. Interestingly enough, research shows that it markedly decreases chronic pain, including pain from your neck and back. People who are aerobically fit have much less pain than people who are not. Aerobic exercise is any kind of [...]
ASK THE EXPERT: I have radiating pain down my legs (caused by herndiated discs) and have tried everything to resolve it. What are my treatment options?
Question: I have two herniated discs that have caused pain to radiate down my legs to my feet. I have tried everything from chiropractic and acupuncture to physical therapy and medications. But the pain is just getting worse. How does a doctor decide if surgery is the answer? And how long is too long to [...]
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