When we think of migraines, we typically think of adults. We think of the person who has to take the day off from work and spend it instead in a dimly lit room until the pain goes away. However, migraines can also affect children. In fact, approximately one in four adolescents suffers from migraines. Half…
Spine and neurosurgeons discuss what strategies they will introduce in their practices next year. Question: What strategies or programs do you plan to introduce next year? Christopher Good, MD. VSI (Reston): Advances in technology have greatly impacted spine surgery over the last decade. 3D navigation, robotic guidance and computerized surgical planning have become commonplace in…
As winter comes to an end that means golf season is just around the bend (or dogleg). If you are like me, any time you hear that classic Master’s piano tune on ESPN, the itch to get back into golf is stronger and more difficult to ignore. Beyond slicing the ball into the next fairway,…
Proper conditioning is a must prior to skiing, and is best initiated at least 6 weeks prior to your ski trip.
Hydration is a very simple aspect of spinal health which is commonly overlooked. In fact, my New Year’s wellness goal for 2020 is to drink more water each day in order to stay hydrated. It is recommended that we drink 8-eight ounce glasses of water a day. This basic wellness component can make a big…
All eight physicians at VSI were named “Top Doctors” of 2020 by Northern Virginia Magazine and Virginia Living Magazine. This prestigious recognition is a testament to their medical leadership in pioneering new treatments for our patients, and providing the best spine specialty care to those suffering with back or neck conditions, neurological conditions, and other…
With the new year and colder temperatures comes an increase in patients reporting back and neck pain. The travel, heavy lifting, cold weather and snow shoveling are all contributing factors. As seen on ABC7’s Good Morning Washington, here are five ways to prevent and treat spine injuries during the winter months. 1. Poor exercise and…
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…
Winter has come! The temperature is dropping and soon snow will be coming with it. Anyone who has had to shovel out their car in the winter time knows what a pain it can be; figuratively and literally! You may be thinking that snow won’t be coming anytime soon, but it is never too late…
WASHINGTON (ABC7) — With the holidays behind us, the new year often brings an increase in patients reporting back and spinal problems. The travel, heavy lifting, cold weather and snow shoveling are all contributing factors. Dr. Colin M. Haines, spine surgeon and director of research at the VSI, shared how to prevent and treat common…
