Question: How have you balanced your professional and personal life during the COVID-19 pandemic? Answer (Dr. Colin Haines, Spine Surgeon): Like many spine surgeons, I have recently worked more hours yet felt less productive. The delicate balancing act of helping patients navigate their spinal conditions in the context of COVID-19 has been challenging. I have…
The start of the school year is a stressful time under normal circumstances, but this year with the pandemic and a virtual start to classes for most children, parents are facing new obstacles to keep their kids healthy and safe. We all need to take some extra precautions for our mental and physical health this…
Many Americans focus on eating better to stay in shape and control their cholesterol, heart health, and overall stamina, but what about our brains? Keeping your brain healthy includes more than just sudokus and crossword puzzles; there are a variety of foods you can add to your diet to increase cognitive function. It is critical…
Tennis elbow is pain on the ‘outside’ of the elbow that can be felt when pressure is placed on the arm, or when a person resists wrist extension {i.e. squeezing, hand shaking, lift, etc.}.
At a time when social distancing has us homebound for the kick-off to a new school year, it puts our already technology-obsessed world spending additional time on their phones and technology devices. With this unprecedented start, many of our children are facing a new world of online learning, which, without the proper setup, can lead…
In a fast-paced world where every moment counts, a faster surgery recovery time is becoming necessary. Post-surgery, many patients are itching to get back to their lives without pain and medication, and with this, in mind, we are on the forefront developing a 21st-century patient-centered approach to the comprehensive spine surgery experience. These stages include…
Aquatic therapy is typically the first step in a patient’s rehabilitation program after spine surgery. The first stage of rebuilding after recovery is often water-based before progressing to land-based physical therapy. Our spine surgeons work with our spine-specialized physical therapists to incorporate this as a critical component of spine surgery recovery. Aquatic therapy has many …
Thousands of students in the metro DC area turned on their devices this morning and put their home workspaces to the test, but not all distance learning spaces are created equal. Parents need to know their kids are keeping their bodies (and minds) healthy. Dr. Ehsan Jazini, a spine surgeon at the VSI joins us…
If you have made your first telehealth appointment with a spine surgeon, this is a commendable step in your journey to spinal health! In a fast-paced world, our natural inclination is to put the needs of our families, our careers, and other obligations first. This rings especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many Americans…
If you are experiencing chronic, nagging pain in one and/or both of your knees, chances are that you have likely tried a host of methods to end or at least ease the pain — methods ranging from injections, physical therapy, and the ice-heat cycle to the “wait and see” method, acupuncture, and perhaps even over-the-counter…
