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Modern Spine Surgery Applies to Fusions and Disc Replacements

Many patients who have had spine surgery in the past, assume they can only have fusion surgery again when they have other discs go bad. Dr. Good, Spine Surgeon, uses x-rays to explain how that couldn’t be further from the truth, and why disc replacements have become the best option for these patients. Watch the…

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Dr. Good Analyzes X-rays of a Three-Level Disc Replacement, And Explains Why They Chose That Surgery

Spine Surgeon Dr. Good walks through x-rays to explain a three-level disc replacement, and why it’s important for patients to receive a customized treatment plan for their spine. Watch the Video on Youtube

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Dr. Good Analyzes X-rays of a Three-Level Hybrid Cervical Surgery

Hybrid spine surgery is an innovative surgical technique which joins the stability of a spinal fusion with the mobility of an artificial disc replacement. Dr. Good, Spine Surgeon at VSI, uses x-rays to break down a three-level hybrid surgery, and why it’s important for patients to receive a customized treatment plan for their spine. Watch the…

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Ask the Expert: How Long Does a Disc Replacement Last?

Thanks to modern technological evolution, enhanced surgical techniques, and improved physician knowledge; today more than ever before, we are better at restoring our patients to full and active lifestyles with the least short- and long-term problems. Dr. Good, Spine Surgeon, shares how long a disc replacement will last, and how disc replacements can help protect…

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Have Questions About Recovery After Disc Replacement Surgery? Dr. Good Answers Those Questions.

Disc replacements provide the benefits of improving range of motion and flexibility after surgery and potentially decrease the risk for additional issues and surgeries in the future. This groundbreaking surgical method combined with advanced technology allows us to offer more effective treatment options than were available in the past. Spine Surgeon, Dr. Good, walks through…

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Productive Pain vs. Harmful Pain

Many people have experienced some degree of pain from working out or from an injury/trauma.  The saying, “No pain, no gain” has been used in fitness and athletic circles for years.  There is some truth to some discomfort from exercise being “good pain.” But, knowing when to listen to your body and knowing when to seek help with your workout or injury is important information to know.   

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As Seen In Washingtonian Magazine: The Luggage a Spine Surgeon Uses

With more and more people getting back to flying, now is the time to ditch the old luggage in the closet and get yourself something more back-friendly for traveling. Washingtonian Magazine reached out to Dr. Good to learn what luggage a spine surgeon would recommend. Here’s what he had to say: The Luggage Dr. Good…

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Tips To Avoid Back Pain While Riding Your Peloton Spin Bike

Whether you’re starting your morning off with Jess Sims, pushing yourself with Alex Toussaint, or getting in a low-impact ride with Emma Lovewell, spin cycling is a great form of exercise. I know many people who eat, breathe, and sleep Peloton every day, but with my busy schedule I goal myself to get on the…