Discs are the soft tissue cushions in your spine that allow for motion. They can degenerate due to life’s aging process causing bulging which can put pressure on the nearby spinal cord or nerves. This nerve compression can often cause symptoms that may include pain, numbness, and/or tingling in the neck, shoulders, or arms. Cervical…
It’s the holiday season! But that doesn’t necessarily mean all things goodwill and cheer. In fact, a survey from MetLife found that December is the most stressful time of year for 42% of workers, and it’s no surprise why. This all seems counterintuitive but of those asked, 67% said they found Christmas stressful. But what…
The surgeons at VSI and the research team at the National Spine Health Foundation were led by principal investigator, Dr. Christopher Good, in a research project involving robotic-guided spine surgery which was published in the Journal of Robotic Surgery this month. Dr. Good, Dr. Schuler, Dr. Haines, and Dr. Jazini are highly recognized for their…
The excitement around blood flow restriction (BFR) training continues to spread. Even the New York Times posted about BFR being a, “hot fitness trend” used by Olympians. Trends tend to go away with time, keep reading to find out why BFR is here to stay.
As seen in Men’s Health: Whether you were an early adopter of Peloton back in 2012 or came to embrace the craze when you caved during the pandemic, bought yourself a Peloton Bike+, and now consider yourself a full-fledged convert, most users find that all Peloton classes are not created equal. Some are infused with zen-like chill, some…
Ben B. was just 25 years old when he started having pain in his left shoulder. He was a really active guy who loved to bike and go to the gym but his pain was bad and he knew he needed help. He went for physical therapy three different times over the next three years…
Deciding to get spine surgery can be a big decision for many people. When you’ve been dealing with chronic neck or low back pain for a long time, every patient’s hope is to have that “one and done” procedure that resolves all symptoms. Unfortunately, many patients come to us from other surgeons with continued pain…
With back pain on the rise due to inactivity, unfit work-from-home set-ups, and poor posture, many people are questioning if their back pain warrants seeing a doctor. Here are some answers to just a few of the many questions we receive from patients seeking treatment for their low back pain. What is considered acute back…
The phrase “you need spine surgery” can be a scary phrase for some people to hear. Fortunately, through the development of modern techniques and technologies, today’s spine surgeons can vastly improve their patient’s quality of life with surgery. Dr. Christopher Good, spine surgeon at VSI, shares his expertise on neck surgery, and what the best options are…
NEW Research Findings: Intradiscal injection of autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate improves low back pain at one year The spine surgeons and the director of regenerative medicine at VSI initiated a research study to prove the effectiveness of bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), widely known as stem cell therapy, to resolve low back pain. The…
