Migraines are the sixth most disabling illness worldwide, affecting nearly 40 million Americans and one in four households. While migraines can strike in any season, summer brings its own surge in cases. In fact, one study found that for every 10°F increase in temperature, migraine likeliness rose by 6%. So why does heat make migraines…
When you think of the summer time, back pain may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet for many people, hot weather can make existing pain worse, or even trigger new flare-ups. Extreme heat, dehydration, and lifestyle changes during the summer months all play a role in your risk for back pain…
It’s never easy when you experience pain, but there’s no question it’s more difficult than ever when doctors can’t figure out the cause, like with Bertolotti’s Syndrome. When that happens, you need a doctor detective – one who is willing to take the time to help you figure out what’s going on and most importantly…
When Maggie was a junior in high school, the competitive cheerleader suddenly found herself in pain so excruciating, it felt like her leg was on fire. The active tumbler couldn’t sit for more than 20 minutes, sleep, bend, easily walk or cheer. She was forced to give up her sport for several months while she…
During the month of June, we highlight a common spinal disorder called scoliosis, as this is National Scoliosis Awareness Month! I think it’s fair to say that most people have heard of, or know someone with scoliosis. And when you hear the word scoliosis, you associate it with a curved spine. Scoliosis can be treated in…
Kathryn is only 27 years old, but in many ways – she had already lived a lifetime before she found regenerative medicine and PRP therapy. In fact – she’s dealt with debilitating back and hip pain for most of her life. It started when she was 13 and fell on the ice. Kathryn remembers the…
Treatment for adult scoliosis is becoming more prevalent as individuals strive to live longer and healthier lives. Many adults in their 30s and 40s who avoided treatment earlier in life are now noticing physical changes in posture and balance common of scoliosis. In an era where patients gain the majority of their information from online…
Adult scoliosis refers to an abnormal curvature of the spine in a patient who has finished growing. It is natural for the spine to curve forward and backward to a certain degree, but when the curve develops an “S” shaped side-to-side curve, it is considered scoliosis. Adult scoliosis is often the result of untreated or unrecognized…
Updated: 06/06/2025 VSI surgeons Dr. Ehsan Jazini and Dr. Christopher Good team up to deliver an innovative approach to straighten young girl’s spine For Immediate Release: RESTON, VA JULY 26, 2021 – Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR), top surgeons at VSI deliver personalized spinal implants to a 17-year-old patient. Spine Surgeons Dr….
Dr. Haines answers patients’ most common questions about hybrid spine surgery, an innovative surgical technique which joins the stability of a spinal fusion with the mobility of an artificial disc replacement. Topics covered: – What is Hybrid Spine Surgery? – What if I need spine surgery on multiple levels? – My doctor keeps recommending a fusion,…
