5 Common Running Injuries & How To Avoid Them
While running has an extremely positive impact on your body {i.e. strengthens the heart, improves cardiovascular endurance, aids in weight loss} it can often lead to a varying list of injuries.
Preventing Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes: Expert Tips for Parents
Watch the Podcast on Youtube With the rise of competitive youth sports and year-round training, overuse injuries in young athletes are becoming a growing concern for parents. Each year, millions of children experience sports-related injuries, many due to excessive training and lack of recovery time. According to the CDC, 3 million children visit the emergency…
Tips To Reduce Lower Back Pain During Period
Understanding the range of symptoms associated with menstruation, commonly known as period, can help women better manage their health and seek appropriate care when needed. Menstruation can consist of abdominal pain, bloating, and headaches for most women. Alongside these common symptoms, some women also experience low back pain during periods. This back pain can vary…
Women’s Health Month Feature: Best Running and Walking Shoes for Women
The goal of a good running or walking shoe, or any shoe really, is to provide support as well as comfort for arguably two of the most important body parts, your feet. Your feet are not only vital for getting from point A to B, but they also support the weight of your whole body….
Dr. Mehta Featured In AP News: Best Walking Shoes For Women
In a feature during Women’s Health Month, AP News asked Dr. Yash Mehta, Interventional Spine & Sports Medicine doctor at VSI, tips on how to find the best walking shoes for women. Here are some key takeaways: Support & Comfort Are Key The goal of a good walking shoe is to provide support and comfort….
Dr. Bharara Named 2024 Face Of Regenerative Medicine By Washingtonian Magazine
VSI’s Director of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Niteesh Bharara has been named the 2024 Face of Regenerative Medicine by Washingtonian Magazine for the sixth consecutive year. Dr. Bharara is a leader in non-surgical treatment for orthopedic and sports medicine pain and injuries. Athletes and active individuals travel the world to seek treatment solutions from his expertise….
Enhanced Accessibility to Physical Therapy Services Now Available for Patients in Virginia
As of July 1, 2023, the landscape of access to Physical Therapy services in Virginia has evolved positively.
Gone are the days when you needed a physician’s referral to access Physical Therapy services and Trigger Point Dry Needling treatments in Virginia. This transformative change means you can now consider Physical Therapy as your first line of defense for musculoskeletal pain and injuries.
How to avoid the ‘Quarantine Fifteen’: Tips for working out this winter
As seen on WDVM: Dr. Haines recently spoke to WDVM on how quarantine has caused us all to abandon our usual exercise routines. When you add cold weather and shorter days making it even harder to get outdoors, it can be tempting to become a couch potato. However, as Dr. Haines explained, remaining inactive can…
Healthy Sleep Habits To Protect Your Back And Avoid Sleep Deprivation
By the time you are 75 years old, you’ve spent nearly 26 years sleeping! As adults, we need an average of 7 to 9 hours of uninterrupted slumber, though most Americans average only 6.5 hours a night! If you’re dealing with back pain, or maybe even have had back surgery recently, you might be getting even less…
Detecting The Source Of Your Back Pain. Could It Be Bertolotti Syndrome?
Bertolotti Syndrome is an unique cause of low back pain, particularly focused along the waistline slightly off to the side, that is often confused with sacroiliitis. Bertolotti Syndrome is a diagnosis given to someone with symptomatic pain due to a transitional vertebra that is inflamed. Although it is a very rare cause of back pain,…
