A yellow sign that says Allergy Season Ahead

Ask the Expert: How Are My Seasonal Allergies Triggering My Migraines?

We often have people say they feel their migraines getting worse with changes in weather, especially during the cold and flu season when we’re in the onslaught of winter chills, rain, and occasionally snow. Some people will even say they can predict the weather based on their migraines, and research has shown there is something…

Preserving Motion Before and After Spine Surgery

Preserving Motion Before and After Spine Surgery

“An inch of movement will bring you closer to your goals than a mile of intention.” This quote by American writer, Steve Maraboli, highlights the importance of movement and motion.  Motion is defined as the action or process of moving, which occurs automatically throughout our day.  The spine is the central support structure for our…

Arm Pain & Numbness? Cervical Disc Replacement May Be The Solution

Arm Pain & Numbness? Cervical Disc Replacement May Be The Solution

If you’re experiencing arm pain (radiating, burning, tingling and numbness) along with neck pain it’s important to reach out to a spine specialist.  That set of symptoms could be a sign of symptomatic nerve or spinal cord compression. If non-operative treatment options like anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, exercise, weight loss or spinal injections don’t fix…

Woman gripping her elbow in pain

Tennis Elbow: Can I Get It, Even If I Don’t Play Tennis?

There is a great likelihood that most people diagnosed with tennis elbow have never played tennis in their life. Most of the time, patients with tennis elbow are carpenters, rock climbers, office workers, landscapers, and physical laborers. Many people with this painful condition have never picked up a racket. So how can you treat this…

What Should Migraine Sufferers Know Before Getting Their Covid-19 Vaccine?

What Should Migraine Sufferers Know Before Getting Their Covid-19 Vaccine?

[Please note: this information will evolve over time as more information becomes more available on the vaccine] The future is starting to look brighter as we head into 2021 with more access to vaccines and gain greater control over the COVID-19 virus. As chronic migraine sufferers know, added stress and uncertainty due to the pandemic…

woman stretching her back in bed

Spine Surgeon’s Tips to Selecting the Best Mattress for Your Back

It’s Sleep Awareness Week, and one crucial way to properly honor this event is to make sure your mattress is working for YOU and not exacerbating your back pain. It is not common that a mattress of any kind can help or improve back pain, but rather the goal should be to find a mattress…

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Spine Surgeon Dr. Jazini Places Among First in World to place 100th Pedicle Screw in Spinal Fusion Surgery Utilizing Augmented Reality

March 10, 2021 – Reston, Virginia – Spine Surgeon Dr. Jazini becomes among the first in the world to place the 100th pedicle screw in spinal fusion surgery utilizing augmented reality technology to do this more safely and efficiently. Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini of VSI is one of the first in the world to…