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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

12 hours ago

In this special New Year’s episode, we explore the resolutions of doctors as they strive to prioritize health, happiness, and balance in 2025. From finding balance in their busy schedules to prioritizing health and happiness, these medical professionals share the small yet powerful changes they’re planning to make for a brighter year ahead. Whether seeking to improve your physical health, boost your well-being, or achieve more balance, their insights and strategies might inspire your best year yet. Tune in and get motivated to kick off 2025 with purpose!

Hear the doctors at VSI share small yet powerful changes they plan to make in 2025 - giving you a unique glimpse into how they plan to lead healthier, happier, and more balanced lives.

Dr. Christopher Good | Prioritizing Meaningful Moments with Family

Dr. Ehsan Jazini | Nurturing Wellness by Fighting Inflammation

Dr. Niteesh Bharara | Expanding Horizons Through the Power of Reading

Dr. William Kemp | Exploring the World While Cultivating Work-Life Harmony

Dr. Yash Mehta | Taking Mindful Walks after Meals to Boost Health

Dr. Thomas Nguyen | Transforming Rest into a Powerful Recharge

Dr. Colin Haines | Unplugging to Reconnect: Embracing Life Beyond Screens

Listen to discover actionable wellness tips, hear inspiring stories, and learn how doctors lead by example to create a healthier future. They even reveal some of their most anticipated challenges with these resolutions and how they plan to set themselves up for success. Whether setting your resolutions or seeking motivation, this episode is packed with insights to kickstart your year.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
🖥️ Learn more about VSI's Physicians: https://www.spinemd.com/medical_team/
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Small Changes, Big Impact: Doctors' Resolutions for a Healthier 2025 I Episode 71

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

4 days ago

How VSI PT screens for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) and the ways we treat this condition

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

1 weeks ago

Stay safe during this snowstorm with expert advice from VSI Spine Surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini. In this video, learn essential tips to prevent back injuries and overexertion while shoveling snow. Dr. Jazini shares his winter storm advice with Fox5 DC—such as warming up, staying hydrated, and using the right shoveling technique—to protect your back and overall health.

Here are some things to remember as you shovel your driveway:
- Warm up and stretch for 10-15 minutes before shoveling
- Engage your core, bend at your hips/knees, and lift with your legs
- Choose a shovel that suits your height
- Take breaks and get help if at high risk of heart disease

Advice from a Spine Surgeon:
Shoveling snow is an often underestimated and strenuous activity—treat it like a workout! Follow these simple steps to stay injury-free and enjoy the snow safely.

🖥️ For more spine safety tips, visit: https://www.vsispine.com/

To learn more about Dr. Jazini, visit: https://www.spinemd.com/medical_team/dr-ehsan-jazini/

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How to Safely Shovel Snow and Avoid Injury I As Seen on Fox5 DC

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

2 weeks ago

Using 3D X-rays in spine surgery ensures precise screw placement, enhancing patient safety and outcomes. This cutting-edge tech provides real-time, detailed views of the spine, reducing risks and promoting faster recovery.

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The power of 3D X-rays in spine surgery🦾

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

2 weeks ago

Here are some simple swaps so enjoy the holidays without compromising on your health goals…

🔹White meat turkey keeps you full longer but with fewer calories
🔹Sweet potatoes pack a bigger nutritional punch (and taste amazing!)
🔹Baked apples to satisfy your sweet tooth without the heavy crust and sugar in apple pie
🔹Evaporated milk helps cut the calories but keeps the creamy texture of heavy cream that we love
🔹Seltzer drinks allow you to stay festive without all the empty calories in egg nog and other sugary cocktails

Let me know if you try any of these!

#happyholidays #Healthyholidays #DoctorApproved #FoodSwaps #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #healthychristmas #healthychristmastreats
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Tis the season for delicious food 🎄

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

2 weeks ago

In this video, I break it down using a simple analogy of growing a lawn or garden to help you understand how regenerative medicine works.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
🌱 How PRP injections act as “fertilizer” for healing.
🌱 How stem cells serve as the “seeds” for tissue regeneration.

#regenerativemedicine #naturalhealing #stemcelltherapy #stemcelltreatment #PRP #fatinjections #prptherapy #prptreatment #stemcellinjection #prpinjection #stemcell #plateletrichplasma #nonsurgicalsolution #nonoperativetreatment #VSI #minimallyinvasivesurgery #spinespcialist #spinesurgery #spinesurgeon #backdoctor #neckdoctor

When to use Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) or Stem Cell Therapy for spine and orthopedic healing?

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

2 weeks ago

Combining spine surgery and regenerative medicine has the ability to enhance the healing process, ensuring your surgery has the best possible outcome. 🙌

Even in regenerative procedures, collaboration is key! Whether it’s with a nurse, medical assistant, or even another doctor, we all work as a team to put the patient first in each and every interaction.

#regenerativemedicine #naturalhealing #stemcelltherapy #stemcelltreatment #PRP #fatinjections #prptherapy #prptreatment #stemcellinjection #prpinjection #stemcell #plateletrichplasma #nonsurgicalsolution #nonoperativetreatment #VSI #minimallyinvasivesurgery #spinespcialist #spinesurgery #spinesurgeon #backdoctor #neckdoctor

Combining spine surgery and regenerative medicine has the ability to enhance the healing process.

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

4 weeks ago

Winter weather can take a serious toll on your back. In this episode, Spine Surgeon, and winter enthusiast, Dr. Colin Haines shares the common pitfalls that can result in seasonal back pain, including improper snow shoveling techniques, slipping on ice, and cold weather inactivity. Discover practical tips to protect your spine, stay active, and prevent injuries throughout the season. Plus, learn how dropping temperatures and barometric pressure changes can contribute to stiffness and flare-ups, especially for those with chronic back conditions. Tune in for expert advice on preventing injuries, staying mobile, and keeping your spine healthy all winter.

Don’t let winter slow you down—tune in for expert advice on staying mobile, injury-free, and keeping your spine in tip-top shape during the chilliest months of the year!

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
🖥️ For more information and patient stories, visit https://www.vsispine.com

Learn more about Dr. Haines: https://www.spinemd.com/medical_team/dr-colin-haines/
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Winter Back Pain Pitfalls & Prevention Tips | Episode 70

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VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

4 weeks ago

In connection with recent headlines regarding spine health, chronic pain, and their effects on mental health, Scripps News interviewed Dr. Christopher Good, spine surgeon and President of VSI, to explain spondylolisthesis — a condition where vertebrae slip out of alignment, leading to instability, back pain, and nerve symptoms.

Dr. Good discusses:
- What causes spondylolisthesis and how it impacts daily life
- How treatments like spinal fusion surgery can stabilize the spine
- The toll chronic back pain can take on mental well-being if left untreated

For more information about Spondylolisthesis, visit us at https://www.vsispine.com

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About Dr. Good:
Dr. Christopher Good is a double-board certified spine surgeon ranked in the top 7% of physicians nationwide and earned his medical degree at University of Rochester School of Medicine. With prestigious residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York and spinal surgery fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine, Dr. Good has pioneered using robotics, navigation, and augmented reality (AR) in spine surgery, resulting in improved outcomes and faster recovery for patients. Over the past decade, Dr. Good has consistently been named Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine and Northern Virginia Magazine.
To learn more about Dr. Good, visit: https://www.spinemd.com/medical_team/dr-christopher-good/

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Understanding Spondylolisthesis | Dr. Good on Scripps News

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