We often have people say they feel their migraines getting worse with changes in weather, especially during the cold and flu season when we’re in the onslaught of winter chills, rain, and occasionally snow. Some people will even say they can predict the weather based on their migraines, and research has shown there is something…
“An inch of movement will bring you closer to your goals than a mile of intention.” This quote by American writer, Steve Maraboli, highlights the importance of movement and motion. Motion is defined as the action or process of moving, which occurs automatically throughout our day. The spine is the central support structure for our…
A common question that I get asked is, what is spinal stenosis? Oftentimes, patients see me after being diagnosed with spinal stenosis, but they don’t know exactly what this diagnosis means or how to treat it. Spinal stenosis means there is a pinching of the nerves in the low back, and this could be caused…
If you’re experiencing arm pain (radiating, burning, tingling and numbness) along with neck pain it’s important to reach out to a spine specialist. That set of symptoms could be a sign of symptomatic nerve or spinal cord compression. If non-operative treatment options like anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, exercise, weight loss or spinal injections don’t fix…
There is a great likelihood that most people diagnosed with tennis elbow have never played tennis in their life. Most of the time, patients with tennis elbow are carpenters, rock climbers, office workers, landscapers, and physical laborers. Many people with this painful condition have never picked up a racket. So how can you treat this…
It’s my job to evaluate the athlete and determine the appropriate course of treatment.
[Please note: this information will evolve over time as more information becomes more available on the vaccine] The future is starting to look brighter as we head into 2021 with more access to vaccines and gain greater control over the COVID-19 virus. As chronic migraine sufferers know, added stress and uncertainty due to the pandemic…
It’s Sleep Awareness Week, and one crucial way to properly honor this event is to make sure your mattress is working for YOU and not exacerbating your back pain. It is not common that a mattress of any kind can help or improve back pain, but rather the goal should be to find a mattress…
Augmented reality may sound like science fiction, but its revolutionary technology is allowing spine surgeons to see more than ever. WTOP News consulted VSI’s Dr. Good and Dr. Jazini to uncover the benefits of this new technology being deemed the future of spine surgery. Using a special headset, the AR “Xvision” made by Augmedics, VSI’s…
Simply put, are you too stiff or do you lack body awareness? Take advantage of the “off season” (winter months) to work through your lingering physical issues that keep your golf game from reaching the next level.
