Key Takeaways If you have been told you may need spine surgery, you may be wondering about the differences between an endoscopic procedure and a traditional open spine surgery. Both approaches are designed to relieve nerve compression, reduce pain, and improve spinal function, but they differ significantly in technique and recovery. Endoscopic spine surgery uses…
Key Takeaways If you are trying to figure out what to do about back pain, you are not alone. Many patients reach a point where they are researching diagnoses, wondering whether they have the full picture, and trying to understand whether conservative care, surgery, or something in between makes the most sense. This Get Back…
Key Takeaways If you are dealing with persistent back or neck pain, you may be wondering whether spine surgery is necessary or if conservative care is enough. The truth is that most spine conditions improve without surgery. In fact, 90% of our patients recover fully without surgery. Structured treatments such as spine-specialized physical therapy, targeted…
Key Takeaways First Two Surgeons in VA, DC, MD, NC & WV to Perform 100+ prodisc L Surgeries VSI spine surgeons Dr. Colin Haines and Dr. Ehsan Jazini have reached a landmark achievement in lumbar spine care, each surpassing 100 implantations of the prodisc L lumbar disc replacement device. The two are now the first…
If you are dealing with back pain, shoulder pain, or knee pain, one of the first questions that often comes up is: do I need an X-ray, CT scan, or MRI? It is a fair question, and it can feel confusing when each test sounds important but no one has explained the difference between these…
Chronic Back Pain Treatment: Key Takeaways If your back pain has lasted more than three months, you are likely dealing with chronic back pain. Unlike short-term soreness that improves with rest, chronic lower back pain often lingers and can begin to interfere with daily activities, sleep, and overall quality of life. The good news is…
Stem Cell Therapy Quick Facts: Is Stem Cell Therapy Right for Me? Stem cell therapy can be right for you for back or joint pain if you’re looking for an alternative to surgery with minimal downtime. In fact, celebrities and athletes alike are sharing their personal experiences of overcoming pain and injury with this beneficial…
Many herniated discs will heal to some degree over a period of weeks to months, depending on the individual. Movement and treatment directed at decreasing symptoms, improving functional deficits, and improving observed deficits is the quickest way to promote the healing of a herniated disc.
Key Takeaways: Arm Tingling and Numbness Why do I have tingling and numbness that radiates down my arm? Tingling, numbness, “pins and needles,” or a burning sensation that travels down the arm is commonly related to nerve irritation. One of the most frequent causes is a pinched nerve in the neck (often called cervical radiculopathy),…
Discovering Disc Replacement: Key Takeaways What should you do if you’ve been told you need a spinal fusion? This episode of the Get Back To Your Life® podcast follows Nick, a patient from Chicago and lifelong athlete who spent more than half his life managing back pain that kept returning in cycles of endless pain….
