They say sitting is the new smoking, which might explain the enormous growth and popularity of walking pads or walking desks. Are they the key to solving the problem of our sedentary lives or are there risks to consider? I’m in Northern Virginia so this time of year — I often get a lot of…
Today we’re busting a big and long-held myth – that all surgeons just want to do surgery. The truth is, there are so many modern spine treatments and procedures out there that patients and their doctors have a lot of options to treat pain and injury – not just surgical but non-surgical ones too. A…
Many people have preconceived notions about spinal fusion surgery. Maybe you remember your parents or grandparents having one. If so – you likely think of an open-back surgery with a long recovery time, a lot of pain and restricted movement. But that was then and this is now. In today’s era of modern back surgery,…
Three quarters of parents say they spend too little time with their kids. These days, many families are looking for solutions, and Dr. Christopher Good says he has a great one that’s working for his family. Dr. Good is a spine surgeon. He is president and CEO of VSI in Reston, Virginia, and he is…
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the US — more than 36 million played just last year. But reports of injuries are also growing fast. Achilles’ tears, rotator cuff injuries, broken wrists, damaged knee and elbows — you name it, my fellow doctors and I are seeing it. Look, this sport is fun. I play…
Today’s workplace and workspace of 2023 look very different than they did just a few years ago before the COVID-19 pandemic. They have shifted in major ways. Now people are finding themselves working anywhere and everywhere – from home offices and coffee shops to their car, in an airport or hotel – and everywhere in…
Join us for an enlightening discussion about the benefits that yoga has on our mental and physical well-being – spine health included! While yoga is commonly known for its ability to soothe anxiety and tension within in the body, its trememdous physical benefits also help to create a foundation within our bodies which supports a…
It’s Back to School Time – but we’re switching it up in this episode and focusing on all the adults out there who are moving grown kids into college or new apartments or houses. Everyone thinks about the emotional aspects of these moves but we want to talk about their physical impacts. We have a…
Who do you lean on when you’re in pain? For many, it’s family but there’s no question that friends are an enormous source of support when life gets hard, you injure yourself and are hurting too. In this episode, we have an extraordinary story of two friends who had each other’s back in a big…
Discovering that you require back surgery can be an overwhelming experience, triggering concerns and leaving patients uncertain about the most suitable procedure. Join Dr. Christopher Good, an esteemed Spine Surgeon at VSI, as he unravels the contrasting aspects of two common approaches: traditional spinal fusion and motion preservation disc replacement. This enlightening podcast equips you…
