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…
The holidays are upon us…sweet treats, delicious eggnog, and time spent with family and friends. How could that be bad?! Well, if you have back pain then you know how difficult and painful it can sometimes be to travel to those friends and family members. Whether you are taking a plane, train, or automobile to…
Congratulations to Dr. Bharara as he was recently named a Spinal Hero by The Spinal Research Foundation! A spinal hero is defined as an outstanding clinician and researcher in the field of spine research that is dedicated to embracing excellence in both research and education, contributing significantly to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders. Read Dr….
VSI is honored to be recognized as a finalist for the 2017 Annual Moxie Award. This prestigious award highlights businesses, nonprofits, and associations in the DC metro area who demonstrate boldness and innovation in their approach to growing their organization. While dozens of healthcare organizations submitted applications for the 2017 Moxie Award, VSI was selected as a…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 2017 VSI: Top Spinal Specialists Working Together in One Place for You As a globally recognized specialty practice, VSI is dedicated to treating those suffering with neck or back pain, ranging from pinched nerves and disc disease to the most complex spinal deformity. For 25 years, this award-winning organization has improved the lives…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 2017 Christopher R. Good, MD FACS Spine Surgeon, VSI Dr. Christopher Good is a nationally recognized Top Doctor who specializes in the treatment of complex spinal conditions. His expertise extends to all types of spine care including degenerative conditions, athletic injuries, minimally invasive surgery, scoliosis correction, and repair of failed spine surgery….
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 2017 Congratulations to Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Director of Regenerative Medicine at Virginia Spine Institute, who was recently named a 2017 Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine. Each year Washingtonian Magazine recognizes the region’s best physicians through peer nomination and selection. This year’s list included 1,800 physicians, spanning 39 specialties. Dr. Bharara is well-known…
Dr. Christopher Good, Spine Surgeon at VSI, is proud to announce the results from the first multi-center prospective study of robotic-guided spine surgery. A group of 10 physicians from nine U.S. states have investigated the clinical outcomes of 379 patients to provide scientific evidence of the benefits of using Mazor Robotics’ Renaissance Guidance System in spine…
October is nearly halfway over and we’re getting ready for Halloween! While the idea of children in costumes and delicious seasonal food seems sweet, decorating and preparing for Halloween can actually be a nightmare. Fear not! We’ve got some tips on ways to avoid back and neck pain so you can do the Monster Mash…
