The New Year is upon us and so are those proverbial New Year’s resolutions! Some of the usual suspects include: improving nutrition, setting weight loss plans, re-energizing exercise routines, getting organized, the list goes on. With the struggles that 2020 has dragged us all through, it may seem daunting to set any new years resolutions for 2021…
The holidays are finally here! As many Americans hit the road for a change of scenery this winter, comfort is more important than ever. Whether you’re taking weekend day trips in the car or heading to a far away destination, it’s time for some fun. Since many of us are opting for car travel instead…
As seen on WDVM: Dr. Haines recently spoke to WDVM on how quarantine has caused us all to abandon our usual exercise routines. When you add cold weather and shorter days making it even harder to get outdoors, it can be tempting to become a couch potato. However, as Dr. Haines explained, remaining inactive can…
Still need some gifts for those special people in your life? Well – after 9 months of working from home and virtual school with makeshift office set-ups, long hours and few breaks – just about everyone could benefit from some holiday gifts to help them get ‘back’ to normal. So here are 10 gift ideas…
The quarantine might keep us from frequenting our favorite gyms and fitness classes but now cold temperatures are tempting us to stay inside and hunker down. When it comes to our fitness – quarantines and bad weather are a recipe for a variety of health problems – some of them – pretty serious. So what…
Christmas is fast approaching! And while Santa’s elves have been busy building the toys, the gift wrapping is up to you! Unfortunately, gift wrapping can be an especially painful experience for those suffering from back pain. Most people sit on the floor while wrapping presents. This position adds strain to the discs in the lower…
BREAKING NEWS–December 2, 2020, Reston, Virginia — Dr. Thomas Schuler performed the first three-level artificial cervical disc replacement in the mid-Atlantic region. His patient had suffered from significant neck pain with headaches for 3 years prior to surgery. The symptoms started to include her arms, with radiating pain, numbness, and tingling. She failed to make…
The holidays can be a time of joy, giving, and spending time with family. However, with the extra stresses of 2020 due to COVID-19, this time of year may also be a time of changes in eating and drinking, loss of sleep, and extreme weather—all of which can add up to a debilitating migraine. Migraine…
In a time when Americans are stuck inside, many have taken to the outdoors to cut down their own Christmas tree. According to CNBC, Christmas tree sales are up by 29% already this year! What better way to end 2020 than with a beautiful, glowing tree to signal better times ahead? With so many families…
Many patients find that their pain symptoms are not fully relieved by surgery, and continue to experience the chronic pain they felt pre-surgery. This can be an incredibly difficult and frustrating process and can get in the way of your life. There’s a new treatment process that is minimally invasive and can be a permanent…
