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…
Do you feel like your muscles are always tight? Do you wish your muscles would relax so you could enjoy some rest? Muscle tightness is quite common, and it may come as a surprise how simple and effective treatments can be in resolving muscle tightness.
Yoga is a great exercise and one that can be done individually or in a group. When it comes to your spine, you want to strengthen those muscles around it and build up your core strength to support it – that’s where yoga comes in. Yoga is a low-impact form of exercise that allows you…
Many people have experienced some degree of pain from working out or from an injury/trauma. The saying, “No pain, no gain” has been used in fitness and athletic circles for years. There is some truth to some discomfort from exercise being “good pain.” But, knowing when to listen to your body and knowing when to seek help with your workout or injury is important information to know.
With more and more people getting back to flying, now is the time to ditch the old luggage in the closet and get yourself something more back-friendly for traveling. Washingtonian Magazine reached out to Dr. Good to learn what luggage a spine surgeon would recommend. Here’s what he had to say: The Luggage Dr. Good…
Whether you’re starting your morning off with Jess Sims, pushing yourself with Alex Toussaint, or getting in a low-impact ride with Emma Lovewell, spin cycling is a great form of exercise. I know many people who eat, breathe, and sleep Peloton every day, but with my busy schedule I goal myself to get on the…
