Congratulations to Dr. Bharara on receiving the 2018 Patients’ Choice Award presented by Vitals.com! The Patients’ Choice Award honors physicians that are most admired by their patients as evident by their near perfect patient ratings. Through this platform, millions of patients rate their doctors each year on a variety of topics including accuracy of diagnosis, bedside…
You may know about traditional surgery for neck pain…but have you heard about this latest advance? The two most common surgical recommendations for neck pain are spinal fusion and artificial disc replacement. Each of these surgeries offers a solution for neck pain depending on the patient’s unique condition. Spinal fusions are most applicable for conditions…
VSI surgeons Dr. Schuler and Dr. Haines were recently featured as key presenters at Reston Hospital Center‘s ‘Robot Night’. This event allows community members to learn more about robotic systems utilized in minimally invasive spine surgery and interact with specialists to gain a deeper understanding of how robot-guided spine surgery benefits patients. Robot-guided spine surgery is…
Baseball is one of America’s favorite pastimes and with the thrill of stolen bases, home runs, and 100 mph pitches, how could it not be? All of that excitement comes with a price, however, often in the form of back pain due to the repetitive nature of the game. It’s common among Minor and Major…
New Regenerative Medicine Solution For Your Joint Pain Strenuous activity can sometimes have a negative impact on the body, leading to inflammation and break down of the cartilage. All joints are affected, but the worst perpetrators are the largest joints like the hip or knee. In the past, if you’ve experienced debilitating pain like this,…
Three cheers for our world-renowned specialists who were recently named 2018 Top Doctors by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.! Dr. Good and Dr. Schuler were recognized as Top Doctors in the specialty of Spinal Surgery. Physicians are awarded this prestigious honor through nominations from their peers, with over 50,000 physicians, hospital and healthcare executives involved. The Castle Connolly…
Shovel away your low back pain this winter! Snow shoveling often leads to low back injuries, so it is important to practice proper shoveling techniques to avoid these injuries. 4 Tips for Shoveling This Winter Season 1. Proper Stretching 2. Select the Right Shovel 3. Lifting Technique 4. Listen to Your Body Using these simple guidelines will help…
As the first of the year rolls around, things like change, goals and resolutions came to mind. Though many of us have the best of intentions, we rarely are able to maintain let alone achieve our New Year resolutions. Here are five tips on how to stick to your resolutions and actually achieve them! New…
‘Tis the season to be indulging in festive treats and decadent drinks (and it doesn’t stop after Christmas Day). In fact, the media often eludes that the average person gains 7 to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Don’t let the extra calories lurking around every garland decorated corner make you a statistic. We’re not…
Flu season is upon us and in the spirit of National Hand Washing Awareness Week; we’ve put together a few tips on flu prevention. Should I get vaccinated? According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), all healthy people aged 6 months and up should be vaccinated. Who should not get vaccinated? When should I get…
