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…
The leaves are falling and taking the temperatures with them. Many will miss the hot, sunny days on the beach, while others long for the cooler weather ahead. But can the falling temperatures really have an impact on your neurological conditions? It turns out they can, and in different ways depending on the condition. How…
Wednesday, October 16th – In honor of World Spine Day, Spine Surgeon Dr. Christopher Good appeared on WUSA9’s Great Day Washington raising awareness for the widespread impact of back and neck pain. Dr. Good shares five signs that you are suffering from a back or neck problem and three tips to a solution. Watch as…
In this sense, pain is a protective mechanism that is utilized by the brain to try and influence a person to stop what may be causing the pain in the first place.
Some of the most often asked questions I receive from patients are surrounding the safety and side effects of steroid medications used in our spinal injections. Some of these questions and statements include “my family is concerned that I am using steroids too much”, “how many steroids injections can I have in my life time?” and…
The future is now! Listen in as Dr. Haines explains the benefits of endoscopic minimally invasive spine surgery utilizing a tiny endoscope (camera). Patients suffering with neck pain or back pain can now regain their quality of life more quickly! Some of the benefits include: Spinal endoscopic surgery is an innovative type of ultra minimally…
What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? The spinal canal is the hollow passage formed by the spine, through which the spinal cord travels. Lumbar spinal stenosis refers to the portion of the spinal cord in the lower spine (lumbar region) being pinched in the canal (stenosis). What Are the Symptoms of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? When lumbar spinal stenosis…
Dr. Thomas Schuler, Founder of VSI discusses the evolution of spinal healthcare and the latest surgical advances and technology breakthroughs. Individuals who suffer with neck pain or cervical spine conditions can now receive more minimally invasive treatment that preserve range of motion. The benefit to patients: faster recovery times and patients regain their quality of life! Click…
