Did you know that more than 63 million US households are dog-owning? That means that just under half of the households in the US are occupied with a dog. And for many of these, myself included, have more than one dog in the home. Whether you own a dog or not, everyone knows dogs are…
Have you ever woken up in the morning with increased back or neck pain, only for it to resolve later in the afternoon and return again later that evening? It’s not uncommon to hear patients mention differences in the location and intensity of their back pain depending on the level of activity, weather, or even…
There’s nothing better than resting your head on the pillow after a long day — unless you’ve selected the wrong pillow. With 70% of Americans experiencing neck pain at some point in their lives, this is a topic we revisit often. But finding that perfect pillow seems both as difficult and rewarding a task as…
Every year when it’s back to school time parents make sure their kids have the best supplies, backpacks, and clothes for a successful year of learning – but do they ever make sure they also have the best supplies, bags, or shoes for work and commuting? The answer is no. Many adults continue to use…
As the amount of homework students are given continues to rise, so does the number of books and supplies they are required to carry from school to home. Many parents are not aware of the dangers of selecting the wrong backpack or carrying too much weight on the back. These include an increased risk for…
Yoga is a great exercise and one that can be done individually or in a group. When it comes to your spine, you want to strengthen those muscles around it and build up your core strength to support it – that’s where yoga comes in. Yoga is a low-impact form of exercise that allows you…
With more and more people getting back to flying, now is the time to ditch the old luggage in the closet and get yourself something more back-friendly for traveling. Washingtonian Magazine reached out to Dr. Good to learn what luggage a spine surgeon would recommend. Here’s what he had to say: The Luggage Dr. Good…
Heading back to the beach is a blast. But it can also be a bit of a pain in the back. While a day spent in the sand and sun can be very relaxing, there’s also a lot of driving, lifting, dragging, carrying and bending to get there and get all your supplies down and…
June 15, 2021 – Morgan Tebeau has struggled with debilitating back pain all of her adult life. The 38-year-old mother from Harrisonburg, VA, was diagnosed with degenerative disk disease when she was 18 years old. Her pain worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic as she put off much needed care — something a new Kaiser Family…
Fox 5 DC Covers: WOMEN – DON’T PUT YOUR HEALTH ON THE ‘BACK’ BURNER New research shows women are avoiding doctor’s appointments and ignoring pain more now, during the pandemic than ever before. Dr. Haines explains why that has dangerous implications for back and neck health. “Data shows that women aren’t seeking help during the…
