Ask The Expert: What Is Tennis Elbow?
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.}.
3 Keys to Avoid Tech Neck for Kids During Distance Learning
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…
Enter a New Era in Spine Surgery With Enhanced Surgery Recovery (ESR)
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…
Begin Your Spine Surgery Rehabilitation With Aquatic Therapy
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 …
De-Stress Your Back-to-School Workspace
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…
Tips to Prepare for Your Telehealth Visit for Your Neck or Back Pain With a Spine Surgeon
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…
Have You Exhausted All Treatments for Your Knee Before Considering Surgery? Regenerative Medicine Could be Your Answer
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…
Expert Insight: What is a Lateral Spinal Fusion for Low Back Conditions?
Patients frequently come to me at their initial consultation inquiring about having a spinal fusion surgery. One important aspect that I often educate my patients on is that there are many types of spinal fusions – and they’re not all created equal! One of the many types is called a “lateral lumbar interbody fusion.” So…
Ask the Experts: The Benefits of Prehabilitation to Prepare for Spine Surgery
If you asked someone the question ‘why do you do rehabilitation after spine surgery?’, you would probably get an answer within 30 seconds. It’s pretty common knowledge that after any type of orthopedic surgery, it is essential to undergo rehabilitation to restrengthen the areas of your body that were affected by surgery. But what most…
5 Ways to Creatively Increase Your Activity Level at Home
During this socially distant summer, we’ve all brainstormed new and creative ways to stay entertained and active with our families. And since it’s August, we’re eager to get outside and soak up some sun – while staying safe. But let’s face it, our ideas that were once fun a couple months ago may be wearing…
