Are you one of the 71 million Americans who have experienced weight gain in the pandemic? Dr. Haines and Dr. Psyher discusses the health risks associated with increased weight (and BMI) including added stress on your spine. Before these warning signs creep up, take control of your weight using these simple tips and motivation from…
Simply put, are you too stiff or do you lack body awareness? Take advantage of the “off season” (winter months) to work through your lingering physical issues that keep your golf game from reaching the next level.
As seen in Becker’s Spine Review. On the back of two-year data comparing the M6-C cervical disc with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion published in The Spine Journal, eight surgeons discuss the future of total disc replacement in spine: Becker’s Asks: How do you see disc replacement developing in the next five to 10 years? Colin…
As the saying goes, champions are made in the off-season. Don’t make these common mistakes and sabotage your chances to have your best season yet! If you have any unresolved injuries or are curious to see how physical therapy can help prepare you for your best race yet, let one of our expert physical therapists at VTFC help you have a successful and pain-free running season.
Headaches of all kinds can occur when the cardiovascular system is not working correctly. For example, when your blood pressure is consistently high, the walls of the blood vessels take a pounding. This high pressure can lead to a break in the vessel wall, or a dissection. It can also lead to a small pouch…
Well, it’s that time of year again. The holidays are long over, but those pesky extra pounds from indulging in the holiday eats. Unfortunately, as the snow piles up (or in the case of this year, the never-ending threat of snow) and the temperature drops, so does our motivation to exercise. Just because the temperature…
While the focus this month is on cardiovascular health, it is important to keep in mind that what’s bad for the heart tends to also be bad for the brain. The brain is supplied by several blood vessels, all arising from the aorta, which pumps blood from the heart to the rest of the body….
If you watched the NFL AFC Divisional game with the Kansas City Chiefs vs the Cleveland Browns, you would have seen Patrick Mahomes suffer what many believe to be a concussion. The concussion occurred on an option run, in the 3rd quarter, after Mahomes was tackled by Cleveland Browns Linebacker Mack Wilson. The tackle itself…
Ready to bring the future of robotics into 2021! Many spine surgeries are utilizing robotics to ensure even greater enhanced recovery and minimally invasive surgeries, including some of the procedures I perform in the operating room. As the world of spine surgery technology expands, what are some of the things that are essential to know…
Dr. Niteesh Bharara explains what regenerative medicine is, and how this natural treatment solution helps your body heal without surgery. Watch the Video on Youtube
