It is common for patients to have more than one level of the disc in the neck (cervical spine) wear out. When multiple levels need to be included in the surgical plan, the traditional surgical approach in the past has been to fuse each level. Taking away the motion at two or more consecutive levels…
Two spine surgeons in Virginia performed some of the first spine surgeries using Augmented Reality (AR) in history. In October 2020, Dr. Christopher R. Good was the first person to perform surgery using AR in the entire DC and Virginia area. Later, in November 2020, Dr. Ehsan Jazini performed the world’s first laminectomy with AR….
The sun is out, temperatures are up, and for many people – that means it’s time to hit the golf course. Nearly 25 million people are golfing every year. With the repetitive swinging and twisting that’s required for 18 holes, 60% of golfers say they’re playing with injuries, and many of them are finding that…
Bicycling is a great way to stay in shape and in many ways is a “low impact” exercise. If you are just taking up bicycling as your post-pandemic sport of choice, it is important to remember that bicycling can increase strain on the low back or on the neck. Back strengthening exercises are important in…
As seen on Fox 5 DC’s ‘Good Day DC’ – Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Fox 5 DC Anchor Erin Como produced a powerful Wellness Wednesday feature highlighting the importance of prioritizing your health, especially during the pandemic. She came to the VSI to introduce a mom who has an important message to other busy women…
If you need to wear a brace, you should also be working to strengthen the area you currently need to have supported. A brace should be a temporary solution, not the long-term fix to your injury or problem area. If you are not working to improve the injured area, you are creating a bigger problem that will cause more issues down the road.
Here’s your chance to learn about the spine surgery that transformed our patient who was showcased on The Today Show. Learn how disc replacement surgery preserved the motion in Morgan’s neck and has her back to living her best life (and thousands of other patients too). We have many options when it comes to the…
May 13, 2021 – For Women’s Health Month, The Today Show features a VSI patient who shares her story of developing debilitating neck and back pain last summer but ignoring it initially. Morgan Tebeau, 38, put her health on the backburner to handle her responsibilities as a wife, mother, business owner, and fitness enthusiast. Watch…
Are you eager to head to your favorite destination this summer but worried about your lingering back pain being aggravated by long, seated trips? We’ve got you covered. These tips can even be useful for your at-home workspace when it starts to feel stale and cramped. Even if you can’t head out to the beach…
Spine Surgeon Dr. Colin Haines was featured on Buzzfeed providing his expert insight on the correlation between nicotine/vaping and spinal conditions like degenerative discs. Trending News: 23-year old Megan McTigue started vaping 5 years ago and has since been suffering from severe back pain. She recently threw out her back and was unable to stand,…
