Key Takeaways If you have been told you may need spine surgery, you may be wondering about the differences between an endoscopic procedure and a traditional open spine surgery. Both approaches are designed to relieve nerve compression, reduce pain, and improve spinal function, but they differ significantly in technique and recovery. Endoscopic spine surgery uses…
Key Takeaways If you are trying to figure out what to do about back pain, you are not alone. Many patients reach a point where they are researching diagnoses, wondering whether they have the full picture, and trying to understand whether conservative care, surgery, or something in between makes the most sense. This Get Back…
Key Takeaways If you are dealing with persistent back or neck pain, you may be wondering whether spine surgery is necessary or if conservative care is enough. The truth is that most spine conditions improve without surgery. In fact, 90% of our patients recover fully without surgery. Structured treatments such as spine-specialized physical therapy, targeted…
Key Takeaways First Two Surgeons in VA, DC, MD, NC & WV to Perform 100+ prodisc L Surgeries VSI spine surgeons Dr. Colin Haines and Dr. Ehsan Jazini have reached a landmark achievement in lumbar spine care, each surpassing 100 implantations of the prodisc L lumbar disc replacement device. The two are now the first…
Key Takeaways: Arm Tingling and Numbness Why do I have tingling and numbness that radiates down my arm? Tingling, numbness, “pins and needles,” or a burning sensation that travels down the arm is commonly related to nerve irritation. One of the most frequent causes is a pinched nerve in the neck (often called cervical radiculopathy),…
Discovering Disc Replacement: Key Takeaways What should you do if you’ve been told you need a spinal fusion? This episode of the Get Back To Your Life® podcast follows Nick, a patient from Chicago and lifelong athlete who spent more than half his life managing back pain that kept returning in cycles of endless pain….
Best Spine Treatment Plan: Key Takeaways What is the best plan for back pain? Back and neck pain is extremely personal. Two people can have the “same” MRI finding, but completely different symptoms, goals, and timelines, so the best treatment plan is never one-size-fits-all. At VSI, the plan is built by matching your personal symptoms,…
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Key Facts Living with back or neck pain can wear you down over time. Simple things like sitting at a desk, driving, or getting a full night’s sleep can become frustrating or even unbearable. Most people try conservative treatments first, such as physical therapy or injections. When those options no longer…
Stop Pushing Through Pain: Overview When It’s Time to Reassess: If your fitness goals keep getting derailed by pain, the answer usually isn’t more grit, it’s a better plan. In this episode, Dr. Niteesh Bharara and physical therapist Greg Morris explain why pain is information, not something to ignore, and why “waiting to get better…
Key Takeaways: Disc Replacement vs. Fusion Surgery What Is the Difference Between Disc Replacement and Fusion Surgery? Both artificial disc replacement (ADR) and spinal fusion are proven surgical solutions for spine pain, but they differ in approach. Artificial disc replacement replaces a damaged disc with an artificial one to preserve natural motion, whereas spinal fusion…
