With Halloween being the start of the holiday season, we know healthy eating habits tend to take a hit with all of the candy, snacking during football games, and the copious amount of food during larger family meals. While these foods are a tasty treat to celebrate the season, they could be contributing to your…
Dr. Niteesh Bharara earns Washingtonian Top Doctor honors in five consecutive years. Niteesh Bharara, MD – Director of Regenerative Medicine, VSI As Director of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Bharara has redefined non-surgical treatment options for active individuals suffering with spine or orthopaedic joint, tendon, and ligament conditions. He is leading the Mid-Atlantic region in performing effective, natural regenerative…
VSI is proud to strengthen their reputation of medical leadership in the Greater Washington, DC Metropolitan Area as they are recognized by Washingtonian Magazine as Top Doctors 2019. Dr. Good has been recognized with Top Doctor honors by Washingtonian Magazine in consecutive years since 2016. Christopher Good, MD, FACS – Spine Surgeon, VSI Dr. Good’s…
Myth #1: The Cracking in my Neck and Back is Dangerous Fact: No, the cracking sound is actually the joint fluid within the individual joints in the neck and back that are being suddenly shifted from one area to the other; similar to what happens when you “crack your knuckles”. Myth #2: Having an MRI…
The leaves are falling and taking the temperatures with them. Many will miss the hot, sunny days on the beach, while others long for the cooler weather ahead. But can the falling temperatures really have an impact on your neurological conditions? It turns out they can, and in different ways depending on the condition. How…
Wednesday, October 16th – In honor of World Spine Day, Spine Surgeon Dr. Christopher Good appeared on WUSA9’s Great Day Washington raising awareness for the widespread impact of back and neck pain. Dr. Good shares five signs that you are suffering from a back or neck problem and three tips to a solution. Watch as…
Dr. Thomas Schuler (VSI) Performs First Patient Implant in Metro-DC Region of the Next-Generation M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc: The M6-C Disc is the Only Artificial Disc Available in the US That Offers Compression Like a Natural Disc. VSI announces the first implant in DC-metro region of a patient with the M6-C™ artificial cervical disc. Dr. Thomas…
In this sense, pain is a protective mechanism that is utilized by the brain to try and influence a person to stop what may be causing the pain in the first place.
Some of the most often asked questions I receive from patients are surrounding the safety and side effects of steroid medications used in our spinal injections. Some of these questions and statements include “my family is concerned that I am using steroids too much”, “how many steroids injections can I have in my life time?” and…
The future is now! Listen in as Dr. Haines explains the benefits of endoscopic minimally invasive spine surgery utilizing a tiny endoscope (camera). Patients suffering with neck pain or back pain can now regain their quality of life more quickly! Some of the benefits include: Spinal endoscopic surgery is an innovative type of ultra minimally…
