We’re often asked at VSI how common back pain is — especially as patients are scared and feel alone and isolated in their back pain. There are two ways to answer this question: SO JUST HOW COMMON IS BACK PAIN? Due to its global ramifications, there has been a lot of research to answer this question. Luckily,…
So you’ve tried physical therapy, medication, and injections without pain relief…surgery must be next, right? Not necessarily. Before you consider undergoing surgery, be sure to explore the latest alternatives to surgery in the form of regenerative medicine. SO, JUST WHAT IS REGENERATIVE MEDICINE? Simply put, it’s the process of creating living and functional tissues to repair or replace tissue that…
It’s no surprise that athletes are highly susceptible to injuries, but more commonly we think of sprains and strains as the culprit. If the ice/heat treatment doesn’t seem to be working, your lower back pain could be the result of something more serious. Disc Herniations: The Unlikely Culprit Within the general population, disc herniations are most common among older…
Preventative ACL programs at Virginia Therapy and Fitness Center {VTFC} utilize evidence-based research, including the information above, to create custom-designed ACL prevention programs. This results in maximized athletic performance and the best results in reducing the risk of an ACL tear.
Dr. Christopher Good and the spine surgeons at VSI were recently featured on Washington DC’s leading local news channel, WUSA9. This team of nationally-recognized spinal specialists were recognized for pioneering the latest advances in spine surgery. Dr. Good, alongside his colleagues Dr. Schuler and Dr. Haines, were the first in the Mid-Atlantic region to perform this robot-guided surgery, and appreciate its…
Do you have tingling and numbness that goes in your buttock, leg, or even down to your toes? While this is unfortunately a common condition, the good news is that we have answers for you! There are many possible causes of your symptoms so a thorough and detailed exam is important in getting you back…
Walking your furry little friend is a great way to maintain a healthy daily exercise routine. In fact, regular walking can help with chronic low back pain. Walking is an essential exercise for the dog but as a caretaker it is important for you to continue walking without injuring your back. Follow these 5 steps…
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) is a buzzword often thrown around by doctors and patients seeking the best surgical option for their neck or back pain. And for good reason! MISS offers the same post-surgical benefits as traditional spine surgery, but with much less trauma. Until recently, many surgeons needed to make large incisions which required…
Now that you’ve shoveled your car out from two feet of snow {and then did it again after the snow plow came through}, let’s take a moment to assess the damage. Did you wake up this morning with sore arms and legs from lifting the heavy snow? What about your lower back — is it…
We’ve seen over 100,000 patients at VSI, and many of them have never stepped foot in the OR. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly 90% of our patients can be treated non-operatively with physical therapy, spinal injections, regenerative medicine, or a combination of these treatment options. So why would a patient ever need spinal surgery? We’ve compiled the…
