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1 weeks ago

3 easy exercises to relieve everyday neck pain. #techneck #neckpainrelief

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

1 weeks ago

If you’re starting (or restarting) your fitness journey in 2026, this is important:

Most people don’t realize that muscle strength plays a critical role in supporting a healthy spine.
Extra weight puts real stress on your spine, and maintaining a strong core is one of the best ways to help prevent damage and degeneration over time.

Before you go all-in in cardio this year, listen up… #corestrength #spinehealth #2026goals

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

1 weeks ago

After nearly 20 years of chronic back pain and multiple spine procedures, Rachel was told disc replacement wasn’t an option. Instead, she was warned her future would likely involve surgery after surgery — with increasing limitations over time.

In this episode of Get Back to Your Life®, she shares how seeking another opinion led to two-level disc replacement, helping her reclaim everyday life, plus, why she wishes she’d asked questions sooner.

Key Topics Covered:
Living with long-term chronic back pain
Being told disc replacement isn’t an option — and why second opinions matter
Disc replacement vs fusion (patient perspective)
What recovery actually looks like after disc replacement
Reclaiming everyday life after years of pain

More Resources from VSI®
🔗 Learn more about disc replacement at VSI → https://www.spinemd.com/treatment/artificial-disc-replacement/
👨‍⚕️ Meet the spine surgeon who treated Rachel → https://www.vsispine.com/physicians/colin-haines-md
💡 Read Rachel’s story & recovery experience → https://www.spinemd.com/resources/podcasts/disc-replacement-after-years-of-chronic-back-pain-rachels-story/
🎧 Subscribe to Get Back to Your Life® podcast -- available on all major streaming platforms!

Denied Disc Replacement? How a Second Opinion Changed Her Life

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

1 weeks ago

When you’re young and dealing with debilitating back pain, the long-term implications matter. In certain cases, like this one, disc replacement can be a motion-preserving alternative to spinal fusion, helping relieve pain while minimizing stress on surrounding levels.

This approach may be especially important for young adults with back pain who want to maintain mobility, function, and durability over time.

#discreplacement #backpainrelief #spinesurgery

Disc Replacement Surgery for Young Adults #backsurgery #discreplacement #spinesurgery

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

2 weeks ago

Why does a disc herniation come back even after a laminectomy or discectomy?

Recurrent disc herniations happen more often than people realize. If the root cause isn’t addressed (body mechanics, core strength, excess load), the same disc can re-herniate, sometimes in the exact same spot.

The good news? This doesn't automatically mean you need another surgery.
Before jumping to another surgery, we focus on the root causes: movement patterns, core strength and back strength, body weight, and inflammation.

That ^ usually starts with conservative measures: spine-specialized physical therapy, medications, targeted injections, before considering more surgery.

If this sounds like you, find a physician who will address the WHY, not just the WHAT.

Visit VSIspine.com for more information.

Why Disc Herniations Come Back After Surgery | Doctor Explains

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

2 weeks ago

The holiday season is meant to be enjoyed… but small daily habits can add up quickly!

Repeated sugar spikes impact energy levels, inflammation, and how your body feels this time of the year.

Visit our Youtube page to watch Dr. Mehta’s full Fox5 DC interview.

#fox5dc #hotchocolate #balancedbloodsugar #holidayhealth

This cozy drink adds up fast.

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

3 weeks ago

The stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s isn’t just busy, it’s physically demanding on the body!

In this FOX 5 DC interview, Dr. Yash Mehta, physiatrist at VSI®, explains why the holidays create a “perfect storm” for headaches, fatigue, poor sleep, and body aches — even for people who don’t usually struggle with pain.

Common holiday changes like increased stress, disrupted routines, excess sugar, alcohol, and lack of sleep can throw hormones out of balance and stress the nervous system.

Dr. Mehta also uses a hot cocoa bar to visually demonstrate how quickly sugar can add up — and how repeated blood sugar spikes may contribute to inflammation, crashes in energy, brain fog, and tension-related headaches.

Keep watching to learn:
- How stress, sugar, alcohol, and sleep disruption impact hormones like cortisol, insulin, and melatonin
- Why dehydration and muscle tension increase headache risk
- Surprising ways common holiday treats like hot chocolate can affect the body
- Simple, realistic reset tips to help you feel better going into the new year

To learn more about Dr. Mehta, visit: https://www.spinemd.com/medical_team/dr-yash-mehta/
Follow Dr. Mehta on Instagram: @dr.mehta_physiatrist

Learn more about VSI® | Spine Solutions at: https://www.vsispine.com

#headacherelief #happyholidays #migrainerelief #hotchocolate #hotchocolaterecipe

Why the Holidays Trigger Headaches, Fatigue & Body Aches | Dr. Mehta on Fox5 DC

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

4 weeks ago

The seasonal combo of sugar, alcohol and less movement sets a lot of people up for January pain!

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VSI® | Spine Solutions

4 weeks ago

Starting with your first bite of Halloween candy and through New Year's champagne, many Americans experience the "holiday health slide" during this busy and joyful season. But Dr. Christopher Good, board-certified spine surgeon and CEO of VSI®, reveals on Fox5 DC how seasonal habits contribute to the health slide and its lasting impact on your spine health.

What You'll Learn:
- What the "holiday health slide" really is
- Why even a few pounds = exponential pressure on your spine (1 pound gained = 4 pounds of pressure!)
- Why January sees a spike in back pain cases
- Simple tips to protect your spine during holiday celebrations
- Proper posture techniques for wrapping gifts (skip the floor!)

Key Takeaways:
Dr. Good breaks down how the predictable pattern of increased calories, sugar, alcohol, and decreased exercise from Halloween through New Year's creates the perfect storm for back pain. He demonstrates with visual props how extra holiday weight shifts your center of gravity forward, increasing stress on spinal discs, facet joints, and core muscles, potentially worsening conditions like sciatica, disc degeneration, and nerve irritation.

About Dr. Christopher Good:
Dr. Christopher Good is a double-board certified spine surgeon ranked in the top 7% of physicians nationwide. He earned his medical degree at University of Rochester School of Medicine, completed his prestigious residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, and his 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.

About VSI:
VSI® has been a trusted leader in spine care since 1992, serving patients from all 50 states and over 32 countries. Our concierge-style practice model provides comprehensive, coordinated care under one roof – from non-surgical regenerative medicine to cutting-edge surgical interventions.

To learn more about Dr. Good, visit: https://www.spinemd.com/medical_team/dr-christopher-good/
Dr. Good’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.chris_good/

#VSI #spinehealth #HolidayHealth #BackPain #SpineSurgeon #preventinjury #Fox5DC #SpineCare #wellnesstips #HolidayWellness #BackPainRelief

Tips to Prevent the "Holiday Health Slide" | Dr. Good on Fox5 DC

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