65 million Americans have dogs in the US. Although pets can bring joy and laughter into a home, simple tasks like dog walking can actually be the source of back pain. From dogs lunging at squirrels and pulling and tugging on leashes, to all the bending you have to do to pick up after them,…
Many people have preconceived notions about spinal fusion surgery. Maybe you remember your parents or grandparents having one. If so — you likely think of an open-back surgery with a long recovery time, a lot of pain and restricted movement. But that was then and this is now. In today’s era of modern back surgery,…
Many people have preconceived notions about spinal fusion surgery. Maybe you remember your parents or grandparents having one. If so – you likely think of an open-back surgery with a long recovery time, a lot of pain and restricted movement. But that was then and this is now. In today’s era of modern back surgery,…
Three quarters of parents say they spend too little time with their kids. These days, many families are looking for solutions, and Dr. Christopher Good says he has a great one that’s working for his family. Dr. Good is a spine surgeon. He is president and CEO of VSI in Reston, Virginia, and he is…
As sports pick up this fall, so do sports injuries. Back injuries are among the most common, whether you’re a committed and competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, or have a student athlete in your family. Each year there are more than 5 million sports injuries at the high school level, with football injuries being the…
Pre-Procedure Are there symptoms or signifiers that a patient may have a tumor on their spine? Patients may have similar symptoms to other pathologies such as disc herniations or stenosis from spondylosis that cause spinal cord or nerve root compression. This may include pain, decreased sensation, or motor weakness. For example, when a patient has…
Lindsay loves to run. She does it a few times a week, a few miles at a time. It’s not only one of her favorite forms of exercise. It’s a stress relief. But her love of running was long impacted by lower back pain. She first hurt her back diving into a shallow lake in…
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the US — more than 36 million played just last year. But reports of injuries are also growing fast. Achilles’ tears, rotator cuff injuries, broken wrists, damaged knee and elbows — you name it, my fellow doctors and I are seeing it. Look, this sport is fun. I play…
Today’s workplace and workspace of 2023 look very different than they did just a few years ago before the COVID-19 pandemic. They have shifted in major ways. Now people are finding themselves working anywhere and everywhere – from home offices and coffee shops to their car, in an airport or hotel – and everywhere in…
Dealing with back and body pain is never easy — but it’s especially hard when you shoulder it alone. Studies show people assess the level of their own pain… and cope better with it when they are connected to others instead of feeling isolated to deal with it on their own. That’s something that Crystal…
