Neck pain is one of the most common medical complaints around the world, but luckily most cases do not require surgical intervention. The majority of these complaints are managed with what we term ‘non-operative’ care using a treatment plan individually tailored to each patient. This treatment plan is generated using a variety of treatment options. Medications: There are…
If there’s one thing we know, it’s that athletic injuries are no joke. Whether it’s a nagging discomfort or debilitating pain, learn more about the latest treatment to overcome that pain and get back in the game. You may be thinking ‘I’ve tried every treatment option and home remedy…’, but before you consider surgery, check out Platelet…
It’s hard to catch those zzz’s when you’re suffering with neck or back pain. We get it! Falling and staying asleep can be extremely difficult when you can’t find a comfortable position that doesn’t lead to pain. Additionally, many of our patients report waking up in pain from the night before.Here are the top five tips to…
The use of regenerative therapy in the field of spinal care has been very exciting and represents a tremendous potential for alternatives to spine surgery. Regenerative treatments are currently being used to calm chronically irritated nerves, as well as stimulate a healing or regenerative process in the tissues of the spine. This includes ligaments/muscles that protect and…
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…
