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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…

Do Spine Surgeons Always Recommend Surgery?

FAQ: Do Spine Surgeons Always Recommend Surgery?

With 80% of all Americans dealing with back pain sometime in their life, it is not surprising that spinal conditions and spine surgery are widely sought after topics for information and answers.  When looking through those findings, there are many misconceptions about spine conditions and the need for surgery vs. non-operative measures like regenerative medicine….

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Tips to Protect Your Back During Pandemic Clean-Out

If you’re going through your basement, attic, extra room, or closet this summer and purging any unused items, you are not alone. Many Americans have been finding new ways to stay entertained during the pandemic, and the quarantine clean is the newest trend. Whether you’re packing up items to donate, collecting trash, or even rearranging…

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WTOP News Turns To Dr. Haines For Work From Home Posture Tips to Avoid Back Pain

Rolling out of bed and walking 10 steps to begin a workday may be setting people up to developing neck and back pain, according to a Northern Virginia spinal surgeon who has tips to help keep those working from home healthy. “We are seeing an uptick in those injuries in and of themselves based on…

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Quarantine Tips To Manage Low Back Pain While Pregnant

Due to the infectious nature of the novel Coronavirus, it’s crucial for people of all ages and health status to stay at home in order to prevent further spread. For pregnant individuals, stay-at-home orders enacted by almost all 50 U.S. states may have caused a significant increase in lower back pain, anxiety, and stress due…

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ABC News Turns To VSI For Advice On Stress Triggered Migraines

Migraines are more than just a headache. They are often accompanied by a deep throbbing sensation behind you eyes, temples or in the back of your head, that can last hours and even up to several days. Patients who have migraines will often display other neurological symptoms such as light and sound sensitivity, nausea, vomit,…

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AS SEEN ON FOX 5: Coronavirus Pandemic Could Trigger Stress Causing Migraines

Millions of Americans are starting to feel the price of social distancing and the overwhelming stress that comes with a pandemic and the resulting economic fall out. With as many as 50 million Americans already suffering from migraines – managing stress is essential to getting through the next weeks and months.  A neurologist will join…