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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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WHAT’S THE ALTERNATIVE? SPINAL CORD STIMULATORS AND ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN RELIEF, AS FEATURED ON NBC NIGHTLY NEWS AND OFFERED AT VSI.

Have you run out of solutions for your chronic pain? Check out this piece which aired nationally on NBC Nightline this week that features alternative treatment options.  These modern, innovative, and state of the art pain management techniques are offered right here at the Virginia Spine Instiute. The focus is on using spinal cord stimulators and acupuncture for [...]

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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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VSI’S SPINAL SPECIALISTS PERFORM FIRST ROBOT-GUIDED SPINE SURGERY IN MID-ATLANTIC REGION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIRST ROBOT-GUIDED SPINE SURGERY IN MID-ATLANTIC REGION IS PERFORMED Dr. Thomas C. Schuler and Dr. Christopher R. Good, Spinal Specialists at the Virginia Spine Institute, Make Breakthrough in Spinal Health Care by Performing First Robot-Guided Surgery during a Thoracic Fusion Procedure to Repair a Spinal Fracture Reston, Virginia, July 13, 2012 — [...]

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TRUE STORY: AFTER YEARS OF DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE, COREY DIDN’T WANT TO LIVE ANOTHER DAY IN PAIN!

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CELEBRATE OUR 20th ANNIVERSARY WITH US! PARTICIPATE IN, “YOU SCRATCH OUR BACK, WE’LL SCRATCH YOURS” EXCLUSIVE PROMOTION.

    You know what they say, time flies when you’re having fun! It’s hard to believe this year we are celebrating 20 years in business. We couldn’t have done it without our patients’ loyalty, medical team’s dedication, and the support of our administrative staff. To say THANK YOU we are extending  an exclusive, You [...]

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MEN’S HEALTH MONTH — JUNE 2012

As Men’s Health Month comes to a close (June) we hope the spirit of caring for the males in our lives continues all year round. Healthy living should be a part of your daily routine. The goal of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and [...]

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Just can’t get rid of that nagging muscle or joint pain? Get Back in the Game with Trigger Point Dry Needling.

Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, you can’t let muscle pain slow you down. This new technique for pain management and sports related injuries applies the use of acupuncture needles to deactivate the trigger point (muscle knot), reduce pain and restore normal function to the involved muscle. This innovative technique is successful [...]

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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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TIPS TO CYCLE THROUGH BACK PAIN

Bicycling is a great way to stay in shape and in many ways is a “low impact” exercise. If you are just taking up bicycling it is important to remember that bicycling does not provide great conditioning of the back musculature and for some people poor posture on the bicycle can increase strain on the [...]

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