If you’ve tried everything for headache relief with no lasting results, you’re not alone. Headaches affect an astonishing 40% of the global population, impacting more than 3 billion people worldwide. Yet despite being the most common form of pain, headaches remain one of the most misunderstood and dismissed health conditions. Dr. Ella Akkerman, a board-certified…
Running offers incredible benefits for women, from cardiovascular health and stress relief to building strength and confidence. However, the unique anatomical and hormonal factors women face throughout different life stages require specialized knowledge for injury prevention, management, and safe training progression. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, expecting a baby, or returning to running postpartum, Khadija…
Lumbar Disc Replacement: Quick Facts When It’s Considered: Disc replacement surgery is considered after a thorough evaluation and a solid trial of conservative care such as physical therapy, medications, and regenerative medicine options when pain still limits daily life and imaging confirms your symptoms. The goal is to replace the painful lumbar disc to restore…
The twice-yearly ritual of adjusting our clocks may seem like a minor inconvenience, but for your brain, it’s anything but trivial. When Daylight Saving Time arrives, VSI neurologist Dr. Ella Akkerman says our bodies face a surprising challenge that extends far beyond simply feeling groggy on Monday morning. Understanding how these time shifts affect your…
VSI is proud to congratulate Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Colin Haines, and Dr. Ehsan Jazini on being named Top Doctors of 2025 by Washingtonian Magazine. This prestigious annual recognition honors the region’s most trusted and respected physicians, chosen through peer nomination by fellow leading physicians across the DC Metro area. This is…
What if the secret to healing faster was already in the air you breathe? In a special on-location episode of the Get Back to Your Life® Podcast, Dr. Christopher Good, Spine Surgeon and President at VSI, reveals one of the latest breakthroughs in spine surgery recovery: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This innovative treatment is now being…
Office Chair & Back Pain: Quick Facts If you spend most of your workday sitting, your office chair is more than just a piece of furniture, it’s a crucial part of your spinal health. As spine surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini of VSI explains to Forbes in a recent feature, “A poorly designed office chair encourages…
Weighted vests have taken social media by storm, with fitness enthusiasts everywhere claiming they improve posture, strengthen your back, maintain bone density, and build muscle. But does this trending fitness accessory actually deliver on its promises? Dr. Colin Haines, a spine surgeon at VSI, recently joined NBC4’s health team to separate fact from fiction about…
Pickleball has become America’s fastest-growing sport, but with that explosive popularity comes an unfortunate side effect: injuries are popping up just as fast. Recently, VSI Sports Medicine expert Dr. Yash Mehta appeared on FOX 5 DC to share practical strategies that help players stay on the court longer, play safer, and most importantly, have more…
Lizette was an athlete, a mom, and an outdoors lover whose life changed when unpredictable, stabbing back pain made even lifting her baby impossible. For years, she chased relief that never lasted until she found a team that focused on recovery, not just the next procedure. “I felt like when I got to VSI and…
