65 million Americans have dogs in the US. Although pets can bring joy and laughter into a home, simple tasks like dog walking can actually be the source of back pain. From dogs lunging at squirrels and pulling and tugging on leashes, to all the bending you have to do to pick up after them,…
Three quarters of parents say they spend too little time with their kids. These days, many families are looking for solutions, and Dr. Christopher Good says he has a great one that’s working for his family. Dr. Good is a spine surgeon. He is president and CEO of VSI in Reston, Virginia, and he is…
As sports pick up this fall, so do sports injuries. Back injuries are among the most common, whether you’re a committed and competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, or have a student athlete in your family. Each year there are more than 5 million sports injuries at the high school level, with football injuries being the…
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the US — more than 36 million played just last year. But reports of injuries are also growing fast. Achilles’ tears, rotator cuff injuries, broken wrists, damaged knee and elbows — you name it, my fellow doctors and I are seeing it. Look, this sport is fun. I play…
Today’s workplace and workspace of 2023 look very different than they did just a few years ago before the COVID-19 pandemic. They have shifted in major ways. Now people are finding themselves working anywhere and everywhere – from home offices and coffee shops to their car, in an airport or hotel – and everywhere in…
It’s Back to School Time and there are a ton of articles out there about what to pack and how to support your college students as you settle them in for a new school year. So I want to switch it up and instead of focusing on students, this one is for all the adults…
Dealing with back and body pain is never easy — but it’s especially hard when you shoulder it alone. Studies show people assess the level of their own pain… and cope better with it when they are connected to others instead of feeling isolated to deal with it on their own. That’s something that Crystal…
Join us for an enlightening discussion about the benefits that yoga has on our mental and physical well-being – spine health included! While yoga is commonly known for its ability to soothe anxiety and tension within in the body, its trememdous physical benefits also help to create a foundation within our bodies which supports a…
Dr. Thomas Nguyen, Pain Specialist and proud father of 3 girls, shares his expert tips and tricks for families looking to prevent back pain and strains during college move-in season. Watch the Video on Youtube
It’s Back to School Time – but we’re switching it up in this episode and focusing on all the adults out there who are moving grown kids into college or new apartments or houses. Everyone thinks about the emotional aspects of these moves but we want to talk about their physical impacts. We have a…
