An ankle sprain is when the foot rolls, twists, or moves beyond its normal range of motion, overstretching the ankle ligaments. This is not to be confused with a strain which is an injury to a muscle or tendon. A sprain is an injury to a joint ligament.
It’s no surprise that there are many causes for lower back pain, but over the years the majority of medical professionals have only focused on the familiar, common causes for this pain. This includes discogenic pain, arthritic pain, nerve pain, and musculoskeletal pain. What many doctors fail to realize, however, is that there is another…
Hip hip hooray for our world-renowned specialists who were recently named 2017 Top Doctors by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.! Dr. Good was named Top Doctor in his specialty of Spinal Surgery and Dr. Schuler was recognized as America’s Top Doctors in his 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…
We’re often asked at VSI how common back pain is — especially as patients are scared and feel alone and isolated in their back pain. There are two ways to answer this question: SO JUST HOW COMMON IS BACK PAIN? Due to its global ramifications, there has been a lot of research to answer this question. Luckily,…
So you’ve tried physical therapy, medication, and injections without pain relief…surgery must be next, right? Not necessarily. Before you consider undergoing surgery, be sure to explore the latest alternatives to surgery in the form of regenerative medicine. SO, JUST WHAT IS REGENERATIVE MEDICINE? Simply put, it’s the process of creating living and functional tissues to repair or replace tissue that…
It’s no surprise that athletes are highly susceptible to injuries, but more commonly we think of sprains and strains as the culprit. If the ice/heat treatment doesn’t seem to be working, your lower back pain could be the result of something more serious. Disc Herniations: The Unlikely Culprit Within the general population, disc herniations are most common among older…
Preventative ACL programs at Virginia Therapy and Fitness Center {VTFC} utilize evidence-based research, including the information above, to create custom-designed ACL prevention programs. This results in maximized athletic performance and the best results in reducing the risk of an ACL tear.
RELEASED FEBRUARY 10, 2017 – VSI is proud to introduce Dr. Colin Haines as a ‘Spine Surgeon Leader to Know’, as recognized by Becker’s Spine Review! Dr. Haines’ background, reinforced by his clinical experience and treatment philosophy, positions him to provide progressive treatment solutions to get patients back to a pain-free lifestyle more quickly. Spine Surgeon Leader To Know Colin…
Dr. Christopher Good and the spine surgeons at VSI were recently featured on Washington DC’s leading local news channel, WUSA9. This team of nationally-recognized spinal specialists were recognized for pioneering the latest advances in spine surgery. Dr. Good, alongside his colleagues Dr. Schuler and Dr. Haines, were the first in the Mid-Atlantic region to perform this robot-guided surgery, and appreciate its…
Do you have tingling and numbness that goes in your buttock, leg, or even down to your toes? While this is unfortunately a common condition, the good news is that we have answers for you! There are many possible causes of your symptoms so a thorough and detailed exam is important in getting you back…
