WASHINGTON (ABC7) — With the holidays behind us, the new year often brings an increase in patients reporting back and spinal problems. The travel, heavy lifting, cold weather and snow shoveling are all contributing factors. Dr. Colin M. Haines, spine surgeon and director of research at the VSI, shared how to prevent and treat common…
Painful discs and pinched nerves in the low back are unfortunately very common. While a spinal specialist is typically able to help you get better without surgery, there are many people who ultimately do need a surgical fix. Fortunately, there are many types of procedures to help you get back to the life you love….
With Christmas only a few days away, many people will be baking and cooking for their family and friends. While it’s a wonderful time to be sharing meals and treats with those you love, they wouldn’t want you to jeopardize your health and well-being just for a tasty dish. These 7 tips are to help…
According to the National Christmas Tree Association, over 56 million trees (real and fake combined) were purchased in 2018 in the United States. With so many families partaking in the holiday tradition of decorating the tree, many don’t realize how much pain it can cause if done wrong. Here are 4 tips to follow when decorating…
Spine conditions are very common; over a billion people word-wide are affected by back or neck pain. Dr. Good shares five of the more worrisome signs that can be signaling something more dangerous is going on with your spine. If you have these symptoms, you are advised to schedule an appointment with a spinal specialist as soon…
VSI patient, 59-year old Barbara Jones tells her story on WUSA9. She has dealt with scoliosis as a young child through adulthood. She underwent spine surgery at age 15 with Harrington rods. She recently developed a pain flair that persisted 24-7. She sought the advice of scoliosis expert Dr. Good and learned she had advanced…
As we quickly move into the era of 5G, augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence (AI), we have to remember that for all the good technology can provide… there is a negative. That negative being the spine health of the user.
Fall is in full force! The air is crisper and cooler, pumpkin spice lattes are on every corner, and the leaves have changed their colors. With that color change comes the extra yard work of raking leaves. Don’t be fooled. These little guys can cause a big hurt on your back causing you to get laid…
With Halloween being the start of the holiday season, we know healthy eating habits tend to take a hit with all of the candy, snacking during football games, and the copious amount of food during larger family meals. While these foods are a tasty treat to celebrate the season, they could be contributing to your…
Myth #1: The Cracking in my Neck and Back is Dangerous Fact: No, the cracking sound is actually the joint fluid within the individual joints in the neck and back that are being suddenly shifted from one area to the other; similar to what happens when you “crack your knuckles”. Myth #2: Having an MRI…
