Spine conditions are very common; over a billion people word-wide are affected by back or neck pain. Dr. Good shares five of the more worrisome signs that can be signaling something more dangerous is going on with your spine. If you have these symptoms, you are advised to schedule an appointment with a spinal specialist as soon…
VSI patient, 59-year old Barbara Jones tells her story on WUSA9. She has dealt with scoliosis as a young child through adulthood. She underwent spine surgery at age 15 with Harrington rods. She recently developed a pain flair that persisted 24-7. She sought the advice of scoliosis expert Dr. Good and learned she had advanced…
As we quickly move into the era of 5G, augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence (AI), we have to remember that for all the good technology can provide… there is a negative. That negative being the spine health of the user.
Spine Surgeon Dr. Christopher Good has been recognized for skilled expertise and his medical leadership in the Greater Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. He was recently awarded the title of 2019 “Face of Spine Surgery“ in Northern Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine. Dr. Good’s passion for spine surgery began at a young age when his father suffered a traumatic spine injury…
Congrats to Dr. Niteesh Bharara on completing his first Dorsal Root Ganglion [DRG] stimulation trial! The Proclaim™ DRG Neurostimulation System is a new, non-opioid treatment specifically designed to help manage chronic nerve pain due to causalgia or CRPS following surgery or injury. DRG therapy may be able to provide you relief if you experience these symptoms…
Fall is in full force! The air is crisper and cooler, pumpkin spice lattes are on every corner, and the leaves have changed their colors. With that color change comes the extra yard work of raking leaves. Don’t be fooled. These little guys can cause a big hurt on your back causing you to get laid…
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…
