We’re all aware of the awesome feeling of sinking into the couch after a long day at work or for a relaxing weekend. But after a few hours, being a couch potato can be a real pain in the back or neck. In this episode, we’re talking with Dr. William Kemp, a neurosurgeon –…
Risk – it’s a part of life and it’s certainly a part of surgery – hopefully, a small one. Still, the truth of the matter is – if you’re considering spine surgery – you want to know what your surgeon is doing to minimize risk. It’s an important question for anyone needing to undergo spine…
Many people will need back surgery at some point in their lives and figuring out the right amount of opioid pain medication to prescribe patients so they don’t have a bunch of pills left over – is trickier than you think. We’re tackling this issue today with doctors trying to drive important change including Spine…
The workplace and workspace of 2022 looks very different than it did just a few years ago before the COVID-19 pandemic. It has 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…
More and more people who suffer from injuries and joint pain in the shoulders are turning to platelet-rich plasma or PRP – which is a form of regenerative medicine. Just like stem cell therapy – these are procedures that allow the body to heal itself. Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Director of Regenerative Medicine at VSI is here to…
SI joint problems can be tricky to diagnose. Although imaging is a diagnostic tool, X-rays alone can’t fully identify the problem. Another problem in this area is that while the injury wasn’t well known for some time, now – thanks to an over-abundance of so-called ‘treatments’, it’s actually over-diagnosed and now you can find an endless…
Sacroiliac or SI joint dysfunction is the source of up to 1/4 of all back pain. But while it can be debilitating for many – finding relief isn’t always easy. Kathryn knows this firsthand. Her life was full of so much pain because of SI joint issues that she was nearly incapacitated until she got her diagnosis and…
Lots of people are intrigued by Regenerative Medicine and have heard promising information about the incredible power it has to promote healing. But it also offers a great opportunity to address a variety of aesthetic issues too. From thinning hair to challenges with your skin. In this episode, Dr. Thomas Nguyen of VSI walks us…
Regenerative Medicine is creating buzz in the medical world as a groundbreaking approach to healing that harnesses the body’s natural ability to repair itself. This innovative field focuses on treatments like Stem Cell Therapy and Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy, which have shown promising results in promoting tissue regeneration, reducing pain, and improving mobility. However, despite…
Spine Surgeon Dr. Thomas Schuler founded the VSI in Reston, VA in 1992 and, since then, he has expanded it into a premier destination for people searching for solutions for back and neck pain. Patients literally fly in from around the world to see Dr. Schuler and his team at VSI. In the last 3…
