When people have a back injury, they’re often concerned they won’t ever get better. But I’m here to tell you that modern spinal healthcare is one of the great advances over the past decade. Whether it’s through robotic surgery, stem cell therapies or minimally invasive procedures, people are getting better faster, spending less time in…
Bertolotti Syndrome is when the bottom lumbar vertebra, also known as L5, grows extra bone that rubs against the sacrum, or the bottom part of the functional spine. This is a commonly misdiagnosed condition, largely because imaging doesn’t always tell the full picture. Very commonly, people without back pain may have the imaging characteristics of…
You can’t get ‘back’ to your health and wellness goals if you have major back pain and more people have that now than ever. The pandemic has led to increased back and neck pain between the challenges of working from home, getting to the gym and handling increased stress. In our history of 30 years…
Pelotons are a passion for many, including me. I know many people who eat, breathe, and sleep Peloton every day, but with my busy schedule, I goal to get on the bike at least 3-4 days a week – especially this time of year when it’s harder to ride outside. I’m not alone. Lots of…
Congratulations to all six of our nationally-recognized spine specialists who were recently named 2022 Top Doctors by Northern Virginia Magazine! Northern Virginia Magazine recognizes the region’s best physicians through peer nominations and a panel of head doctors in local hospitals. We would like to thank and recognize the following doctors chosen for their exemplary medical expertise…
Dr. Bharara Earns ‘The Face of Regenerative Medicine’ in Four Consecutive Years by Washingtonian Magazine VSI’s Director of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Niteesh Bharara has won the 2022 Face of Regenerative Medicine Award in four consecutive years from Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Bharara is a leader in non-surgical treatment for orthopedic and sports pain/injuries. As a leading…
Lower back pain has been identified as one of the primary symptoms of the Omicron variant. Experts analyzing new data out of the US, UK, and South Africa say people are experiencing several new symptoms with the Covid variant, including lower back pain. To make matters worse, many people are exercising less and have…
Throughout the pandemic, more and more people have been stricken with back and neck pain. That same increase seems to be happening again with the rise in the Omicron variant. While the true scientific reasons are not exactly known, there are many potential causes. In my opinion, this is largely due to the work-from-home economy…
VSI has been named “Top 50 Spine Practice to Know” by Becker’s Spine Review. As seen on Becker’s Spine Review: Becker’s Healthcare is the go-to source for healthcare decision makers and one of the fastest growing media platforms in the industry. Through print, digital and live event platforms, Becker’s Healthcare equips healthcare leaders with the information and forums they need to learn, exchange ideas and further conversations about the most critical issues in American healthcare. VSI (Virginia…
VSI is leading the evolution of modern spine surgery by pioneering game-changing treatments that have helped millions of patients around the world. We are proud to have earned national and international recognition for our surgical firsts, as our spine surgeons use state-of-the-art technology and modern, minimally-invasive surgical techniques to improve the lives of their patients. Through our surgeons’…
