2020 has been full of curveballs in terms of public health and political stress. On International Stress Awareness Day, I wanted to highlight the importance of taking care of your health during stressful times in your life. 4 Essential Tips for De-Stressing Your Life: Eat the Rainbow Having a balanced diet that is catered to…
Can you believe it’s almost Halloween? The past few months have flown by, and we are already heading quickly into the middle of fall. While this year’s festivities may look a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it doesn’t mean you can’t still decorate the house with pumpkins and spiders galore. If you suffer…
Courtesy of ABC7: Virginia Spine Institute spine surgeon, Dr. Christopher Good becomes the first in the Virginia and Washington, D.C. area to use augmented reality (AR) technology for surgery. On Thursday, October 8, 2020, Dr. Good used the groundbreaking technology to perform a lumbar fusion surgery. This milestone paves the way for other surgeons around…
Dr. Christopher Good was among the first in the world to pioneer the use of augmented reality in spine surgery and most recently he performed the first of these surgeries in the Washington, DC – Virginia region. This new technology allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures which means less time recovering and less pain…
BREAKING NEWS – RESTON, VA – October 14, 2020 – VSI’s Dr. Jazini makes history as the first spine surgeon to perform a minimally invasive spine surgery utilizing augmented reality (AR) in the Virginia-DC Metro area, and first in the world. The 2 centimeter incision using AR minimizes the fear of a long and painful…
Adults have been complaining about endless zoom calls for months now, and with distance learning in full swing, kids are finding themselves in the same predicament. Sitting for extended periods in makeshift workspaces and staring at a screen all day has left children across the DMV feeling the emotional AND physical strains. So how…
Electromyography, commonly referred to as an EMG, refers to an electrical study of muscle. It is a type of electrodiagnostic testing used to help determine if there is evidence of nerve or muscle injury contributing to your symptoms. It is critical to be able to evaluate the nerves when dealing with spinal problems or other…
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…
