Ben B. was just 25 years old when he started having pain in his left shoulder. He was a really active guy who loved to bike and go to the gym but his pain was bad and he knew he needed help. He went for physical therapy three different times over the next three years…
Deciding to get spine surgery can be a big decision for many people. When you’ve been dealing with chronic neck or low back pain for a long time, every patient’s hope is to have that “one and done” procedure that resolves all symptoms. Unfortunately, many patients come to us from other surgeons with continued pain…
With back pain on the rise due to inactivity, unfit work-from-home set-ups, and poor posture, many people are questioning if their back pain warrants seeing a doctor. Here are some answers to just a few of the many questions we receive from patients seeking treatment for their low back pain. What is considered acute back…
Did you know that more than 63 million US households are dog-owning? That means that just under half of the households in the US are occupied with a dog. And for many of these, myself included, have more than one dog in the home. Whether you own a dog or not, everyone knows dogs are…
Have you ever woken up in the morning with increased back or neck pain, only for it to resolve later in the afternoon and return again later that evening? It’s not uncommon to hear patients mention differences in the location and intensity of their back pain depending on the level of activity, weather, or even…
As an active former marine who competed in triathlons, Iron Man competitions, and was able to leg press 800-900 pounds, Nick found himself suffering from debilitating back pain that left him unable to sit for longer than 10 minutes. Being inactive and sitting on the sidelines of life was not an option for Nick. Through…
Throughout his entire life, Mark was an avid runner and incredibly active, until unbearable back pain left him unable to do what he loved. Mark found a surgical alternative at VSI that allowed him to get back to his favorite fitness routine pain-free physically! The body already has an innate ability to heal itself, but…
There’s nothing better than resting your head on the pillow after a long day — unless you’ve selected the wrong pillow. With 70% of Americans experiencing neck pain at some point in their lives, this is a topic we revisit often. But finding that perfect pillow seems both as difficult and rewarding a task as…
Every year when it’s back to school time parents make sure their kids have the best supplies, backpacks, and clothes for a successful year of learning – but do they ever make sure they also have the best supplies, bags, or shoes for work and commuting? The answer is no. Many adults continue to use…
As the amount of homework students are given continues to rise, so does the number of books and supplies they are required to carry from school to home. Many parents are not aware of the dangers of selecting the wrong backpack or carrying too much weight on the back. These include an increased risk for…
