‘Tis the season to be indulging in festive treats and decadent drinks (and it doesn’t stop after Christmas Day). In fact, the media often eludes that the average person gains 7 to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Don’t let the extra calories lurking around every garland decorated corner make you a statistic. We’re not…
Flu season is upon us and in the spirit of National Hand Washing Awareness Week; we’ve put together a few tips on flu prevention. Should I get vaccinated? According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), all healthy people aged 6 months and up should be vaccinated. Who should not get vaccinated? When should I get…
The holidays are upon us…sweet treats, delicious eggnog, and time spent with family and friends. How could that be bad?! Well, if you have back pain then you know how difficult and painful it can sometimes be to travel to those friends and family members. Whether you are taking a plane, train, or automobile to…
Back pain is one of the most common complaints heard by physicians as it affects nearly 1 out of every 2.5 adults. As a spine surgeon I see firsthand the impact that a spinal injury can have on an individual and the countless activities they give up because of their pain. While surgery is necessary…
With over 25 million people participating each year, it comes as no surprise that golf is one of the most common recreational sports played in America. What may come as a surprise is that more than 36% of novice golfers and a staggering 63% of serious golfers are playing with an injury or pain related to…
As featured on WTOP.com We live in a digitally connected world, and while there are many benefits to this, for many it is becoming a pain in the neck – literally. Did you know the average American spends over 10 hours a day hunched over their phones and tablets? Pair that with the fact the human head weighs roughly 12…
Swimming is one of the best full-body exercises you can do, but as with any repetitive motion, you can start to develop an injury from overusing your muscles. In this case, the most prominent injury swimmers encounter is ‘Swimmer’s Shoulder’.
Golf is one of the most common recreational sports played in America, with over 25 million people participating each year. It even appeals to the younger generations with over 6 million millennials taking to the fairways. As we near the completion of The Masters, however, it’s time we talk about the dark side of the…
It’s hard to catch those zzz’s when you’re suffering with neck or back pain. We get it! Falling and staying asleep can be extremely difficult when you can’t find a comfortable position that doesn’t lead to pain. Additionally, many of our patients report waking up in pain from the night before.Here are the top five tips to…
We’re often asked at VSI how common back pain is — especially as patients are scared and feel alone and isolated in their back pain. There are two ways to answer this question: SO JUST HOW COMMON IS BACK PAIN? Due to its global ramifications, there has been a lot of research to answer this question. Luckily,…
