It’s the back-to-school season and many parents find themselves asking – is the weight of my kid’s backpack impacting their health? Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini shares his top backpack safety tips with ABC7 News. “A good rule of thumb is for the backpack not to exceed 10-15% of the child’s weight,” says Dr. Jazini….
Learn more about what a disc herniation is from spine surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, as he shares insights on what causes a disc herniation and what treatments are available for disc herniations. Watch the Video on Youtube
Have you been told you need a microdiscectomy? Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical technique for herniated discs in the lumbar spine. Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, shares more about what a microdiscectomy is, and why this surgery is so beneficial for those suffering from disc herniations. Watch the Video on Youtube
As part of Men’s Health Month, Dr. Haines is sharing these tips all dads (and all parents) need to hear about taking care of themselves while taking care of their kids. Make sure those younger years are focused on having fun with your kids, and not focused on your back or neck pain. If you…
Degenerative disc disease is a condition that involves weakening of one or more vertebral discs which normally act as a cushion between the vertebrae. This can occur anywhere in the spine. This condition can develop as a natural part of the aging process but may also result from an injury to the back or neck….
Stem cell therapy is a modern, outpatient procedure that utilizes the body’s natural healing process to rebuild damaged tissue, heal injuries more effectively, and eliminate pain. Stem cell therapy targets the underlying source of pain without relying on medication and surgery, leading to increased function and mobility with a shorter recovery time than surgical options….
Heather Wright is an Air Force Veteran set to compete in the Invictus Games just months after life-changing spine surgery with Dr. Good at VSI. This Air Force Veteran set a goal after spine surgery to walk just three minutes, and now she’s going to be competing on an international stage at the Invictus Games…
The phrase “you need spine surgery” can be a scary phrase for some people to hear. Fortunately, through the development of modern techniques and technologies, today’s spine surgeons can vastly improve their patient’s quality of life with surgery. Dr. Christopher Good, spine surgeon at VSI, shares his expertise on neck surgery, and what the best options are…
An artificial disc replacement is a type of spine surgery in which a spine surgeon removes the damaged disc and replaces it with an artificial disc that closely mimics the natural human disc and allows for the natural motion of the spine. Disc replacements provide the benefits of improving range of motion and flexibility after surgery and…
Dr. Good uses x-rays to break down what lumbar disc replacement surgery is, and why it’s important for preserving motion within the spine. Watch the Video on Youtube
