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,…
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…
Dr. Christopher R. Good, Spinal Surgeon at VSI, Achieves Monumental Milestone in Spinal Health Care to Provide Back Pain Sufferers with Safer Surgical Technique RESTON, VA – (Marketwired – March 17, 2016) – Dr. Christopher R. Good, Spinal Surgeon at VSI, performed his 100th robot-guided spinal fusion surgery at Reston Hospital Center. Dr. Good utilizes the Renaissance Robotic Guidance System™,…
All eight physicians at VSI were named “Top Doctors” of 2020 by Northern Virginia Magazine and Virginia Living Magazine. This prestigious recognition is a testament to their medical leadership in pioneering new treatments for our patients, and providing the best spine specialty care to those suffering with back or neck conditions, neurological conditions, and other…
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…
Dr. Bharara Earns Washingtonian’s ‘The Face of Regenerative Medicine’ In Consecutive Years If you’re experiencing unresolved pain and need a long-term solution without surgery, look no further than regenerative medicine. This modern treatment solution utilizes the body’s natural healing process to rebuild damaged tissue, heal injuries more effectively, and eliminate pain. Regenerative medicine targets the…
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…
Spine Surgeon Dr. Christopher Good has been recognized for skilled expertise and his medical leadership in the Greater Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. He was recently awarded the title of 2019 “Face of Spine Surgery“ in Northern Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine. Dr. Good’s passion for spine surgery began at a young age when his father suffered a traumatic spine injury…
Congrats to Dr. Niteesh Bharara on completing his first Dorsal Root Ganglion [DRG] stimulation trial! The Proclaim™ DRG Neurostimulation System is a new, non-opioid treatment specifically designed to help manage chronic nerve pain due to causalgia or CRPS following surgery or injury. DRG therapy may be able to provide you relief if you experience these symptoms…
Dr. Niteesh Bharara earns Washingtonian Top Doctor honors in five consecutive years. Niteesh Bharara, MD – Director of Regenerative Medicine, VSI As Director of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Bharara has redefined non-surgical treatment options for active individuals suffering with spine or orthopaedic joint, tendon, and ligament conditions. He is leading the Mid-Atlantic region in performing effective, natural regenerative…
