It is common for patients to have more than one level of the disc in the neck (cervical spine) wear out. When multiple levels need to be included in the surgical plan, the traditional surgical approach in the past has been to fuse each level. Taking away the motion at two or more consecutive levels…
Two spine surgeons in Virginia performed some of the first spine surgeries using Augmented Reality (AR) in history. In October 2020, Dr. Christopher R. Good was the first person to perform surgery using AR in the entire DC and Virginia area. Later, in November 2020, Dr. Ehsan Jazini performed the world’s first laminectomy with AR….
The sun is out, temperatures are up, and for many people – that means it’s time to hit the golf course. Nearly 25 million people are golfing every year. With the repetitive swinging and twisting that’s required for 18 holes, 60% of golfers say they’re playing with injuries, and many of them are finding that…
As an active former marine who competed in triathlons, Iron Man competitions, and was able to leg press 800-900 pounds, Nick found himself suffering from debilitating back pain that left him unable to sit for longer than 10 minutes. Being inactive and sitting on the sidelines of life was not an option for Nick. Through…
Throughout his entire life, Mark was an avid runner and incredibly active, until unbearable back pain left him unable to do what he loved. Mark found a surgical alternative at VSI that allowed him to physically get back to his favorite fitness routine pain-free! The body already has an innate ability to heal itself, but…
Bicycling is a great way to stay in shape and in many ways is a “low impact” exercise. If you are just taking up bicycling as your post-pandemic sport of choice, it is important to remember that bicycling can increase strain on the low back or on the neck. Back strengthening exercises are important in…
Dr. Neda Hashemi of Reston Women’s Center in Reston, Virginia thought having severe low back pain symptoms was “normal” her entire life until a CT scan identified a congenital defect in her spine. After finding Dr. Christopher Good at VSI, a spinal fusion was determined the right treatment to get Neda from taking an Advil…
As seen on Fox 5 DC’s ‘Good Day DC’ – Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Fox 5 DC Anchor Erin Como produced a powerful Wellness Wednesday feature highlighting the importance of prioritizing your health, especially during the pandemic. She came to the VSI to introduce a mom who has an important message to other busy women…
If you need to wear a brace, you should also be working to strengthen the area you currently need to have supported. A brace should be a temporary solution, not the long-term fix to your injury or problem area. If you are not working to improve the injured area, you are creating a bigger problem that will cause more issues down the road.
Fox 5’s Erin Como visited VSI to highlight Morgan Tebeau, a 38-year old mom and fitness instructor who has an important message to share with other busy women: “don’t put your health on the back-burner”. Watch as Morgan and her spine surgeon, Dr. Colin Haines, discuss the importance of prioritizing your spine health and why…
