Understanding the Connection Between the Hip and Back The hip and spine are closely connected through shared muscle groups and movement patterns, making it difficult to determine the true source of pain. Many patients experience overlapping symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. This condition, known as hip-spine syndrome, requires a thorough assessment to identify…
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) affects millions of people, often without them realizing the root cause of their discomfort. From jaw clicking to headaches, earaches, and even neck pain, TMJ disorder can impact daily life in unexpected ways. But what if relief was possible? In this episode of Get Back to Your Life®, VSI Regenerative Medicine…
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise, offering both physical and mental benefits. However, even the most seasoned runners can experience pain or injuries due to bad habits, imbalances, or overuse. Our tailored running rehabilitation program is designed to help runners recover, improve performance, and prevent future injuries through personalized physical therapy…
While running has an extremely positive impact on your body {i.e. strengthens the heart, improves cardiovascular endurance, aids in weight loss} it can often lead to a varying list of injuries.
Do Spine Surgeons Always Recommend Surgery? I’m sure you’ve heard this before and maybe thought it yourself — if you go to a surgeon, they’re just going to recommend surgery. While I can’t speak for all surgeons, data clearly shows that isn’t always the case. There are so many treatment options to help patients dealing…
Watch the Podcast on Youtube With the rise of competitive youth sports and year-round training, overuse injuries in young athletes are becoming a growing concern for parents. Each year, millions of children experience sports-related injuries, many due to excessive training and lack of recovery time. According to the CDC, 3 million children visit the emergency…
Are you struggling with chronic pain or mobility issues that haven’t responded to traditional treatments? Pelvic floor therapy might be the key to unlocking relief and restoring your quality of life. This specialized therapy can tackle a range of bodily issues, including chronic back pain and nerve-related pain. Many patients are surprised to learn about…
Many herniated discs will heal to some degree over a period of weeks to months, depending on the individual. Movement and treatment directed at decreasing symptoms, improving functional deficits, and improving observed deficits is the quickest way to promote the healing of a herniated disc.
Today we’re busting a big and long-held myth – that all surgeons just want to do surgery. The truth is, there are so many modern spine treatments and procedures out there that patients and their doctors have a lot of options to treat pain and injury – not just surgical but non-surgical ones too. A…
As of July 1, 2023, the landscape of access to Physical Therapy services in Virginia has evolved positively.
Gone are the days when you needed a physician’s referral to access Physical Therapy services and Trigger Point Dry Needling treatments in Virginia. This transformative change means you can now consider Physical Therapy as your first line of defense for musculoskeletal pain and injuries.
