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),…
HSS-trained orthopedic spine surgeon adds surgical capacity and minimally invasive expertise as more patients seek care at the Reston spine center RESTON, Va. – October 7, 2026 – VSI Spine Solutions (formerly Virginia Spine Institute) announced that orthopedic spine surgeon Alexander Upfill-Brown, MD, MSc, has joined its nationally recognized surgical team. The addition expands VSI’s…
Washington Business Journal Recognizes VSI® President and CEO as the Patient Champion Award Recipient Reston, VA — September 28, 2026 — Dr. Christopher Good, spine surgeon and president & CEO of VSI, has been awarded Washington Business Journal‘s Innovator in Health Care Patient Champion Award. With over two decades in medicine, Dr. Good earned this…
Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Quick Facts How Endoscopic Spine Surgery Is Changing Spine Surgery Recovery Read Full Article on Becker’s Spine Review Endoscopic spine surgery — once a niche technique practiced by a small handful of early adopters — is rapidly becoming a mainstream option for treating herniated discs, spinal stenosis and other degenerative conditions. Using…
Key Facts For years, Libbi Logan planned her life around calculating her next move and how it would impact her pain. If she went to her son’s game tonight, could she work tomorrow? If she played tennis, what would it cost her afterward? Today she is back to being active and doesn’t have to plan…
Chronic back pain in men can affect work, family, fitness, your mental health, and the ability to show up for the moments that matter. During Men’s Health Month, this VSI patient story is a powerful reminder that pushing through pain is not always strength and asking for help is not weakness. Tim is an active…
Key Takeaways: Chronic Back Pain, Motherhood, and Hope Women Who Spend Decades Searching for Answers May is Women’s Health Month, focusing on the challenges and solutions to living with pain while managing motherhood – and all of the joys and demands that bring. Motherhood is filled with a lot of joy. The first steps. The…
Key Takeaways: Modern spine surgery utilizes advanced surgical technology and precise, minimally invasive techniques to improve surgical accuracy and minimize tissue disruption. Key technologies include: The Transition to Precision-Guided Spine Care The standard of care in spine surgery at VSI avoids conventional open techniques and focuses on a personalized, safer model. This evolution is supported…
Tim had built his life around service, strength, and movement. As a Texas law enforcement officer, former K9 officer, Detective Sergeant, marathon runner, husband, and father, his identity was closely tied to being active and capable. But after a line-of-duty injury in 2017, chronic back and neck pain began taking away the life he knew….
Key Takeaways: Risks of Spine Surgery Is Spinal Surgery Considered Safe? Spine surgery is widely regarded as safe and effective, especially when it is recommended after conservative treatments have not provided sufficient relief. Advances in medical technology, imaging, and surgical techniques have made procedures more precise and less invasive, which has helped reduce complication rates…
