With walking trends going viral on TikTok, it is no surprise that many are wondering which of these are actually beneficial for your health and which are just hype. In a recent news segment, Dr. Colin Haines, spine surgeon at VSI, appeared on Fox5 DC to help separate fact from fiction. Watch the full clip…
Have you ever experienced sensitivity to light, sounds, or smells, visual disturbances, nausea, or dizziness, but didn’t have the accompanying head pain that is usually associated with migraines? You may be experiencing a silent migraine. Silent migraines can often be known as the “quiet” migraine you didn’t see coming and so people often overlook the…
When the lights go out and the world quiets down, many people look forward to a restful night’s sleep. But for those living with chronic pain, nighttime can be a battleground, where rest is replaced with discomfort. This frustrating phenomenon is known as painsomnia, and it affects millions. Dr. Thomas Nguyen, as featured in Everyday…
If you spend most of your workday sitting, your office chair is more than just a piece of furniture, it’s a crucial part of your spinal health. As spine surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini of VSI explains to Forbes in a recent feature, “A poorly designed office chair encourages poor posture, which adds up over time.”…
If you think migraines are just headaches, think again. In this episode of the Get Back to Your Life® podcast, neurologist Dr. Ella Akkerman breaks down the debilitating nature of migraines and why it’s time we take them seriously. “Migraines are not just bad headaches. They’re disabling, life-changing. And so do not sit in silence…
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (#MHAM) which is an important time to raise awareness of these debilitating and chronic headaches that affect millions of Americans. As a board-certified neurologist providing concierge care for neck and back conditions, chronic pain and headache disorders are one of my specialties and what I find in…
Perimenopause isn’t just hot flashes and mood swings. Much how your period can cause back pain, fluctuating hormones can cause aches and even migraines. Declining estrogen affects bones, discs, muscles, and even how the brain processes pain, making back pain and neck pain more common and often more intense. At VSI, our specialists translate cutting-edge…
Why Adults Need Tummy Time If you have a child, you are likely no stranger to the term “tummy time.” However, this simple hack turned trend has gained traction as a way for adults to improve posture and reverse tech neck. For those new to this phrase, essentially, it involves spending time on your stomach,…
In this special Mental Health Awareness Month episode of the VSI Get Back to Your Life® podcast, two VSI physicians share a compelling discussion on the deep connection between emotional well-being and physical pain. Dr. Ella Akkerman, a neurologist at VSI, brings her expertise in the brain and mental health to this conversation while Dr….
Many new mothers still feel like they have a big hole in their abdomen or even begin to develop back pain. I am here to arm you with some simple tips to protect your back and restore your form to be “mommy strong” again!
