One of the most common conditions we see when diagnosing patients at VSI is lumbar spinal stenosis. This common condition can cause people to suffer with constant back pain, or with pain and weakness that radiates from the lower back down the legs. Many of my patients’ first question when being told they have lumbar…
What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? The spinal canal is the hollow passage formed by the spine, through which the spinal cord travels. Lumbar spinal stenosis refers to the portion of the spinal cord in the lower spine (lumbar region) being pinched in the canal (stenosis). What Are the Symptoms of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? When lumbar spinal stenosis…
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a medical condition that can cause significant discomfort and impact daily life. We’ll break down what lumbar spinal stenosis is, its symptoms, causes, and treatment options, providing a comprehensive guide for those seeking to understand this condition better. What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? The term stenosis means a narrowing of space,…
Breakthrough technique by VSI® Spine Surgeon Dr. Christopher Good sets a new global standard for precision bone removal and rapid recovery FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RESTON, VA – November 25, 2025 – VSI® Spine Surgeon Dr. Christopher Good has achieved a historic milestone in robotic spine surgery, performing the world’s first minimally invasive robotic Bertolotti’s resection…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RESTON, VA – November 7, 2025 – VSI® Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, has achieved a monumental milestone in motion preservation spine surgery, performing the East Coast’s first two-level lumbar disc replacement surgery combined with the TOPS™ (Total Posterior Spine) System. This marks the first surgery of its kind on the East…
Quick Facts: Symptoms of pain or tingling in the shoulder, arm, and/or hand are very common in many of the patients we care for at VSI. There may be several reasons for these symptoms. 4 Common Reasons for Arm Pain or Tingling Accurately diagnosing the cause of your arm pain is the first step to finding…
VSI is proud to congratulate Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Colin Haines, and Dr. Ehsan Jazini on being named Top Doctors of 2025 by Washingtonian Magazine. This prestigious annual recognition honors the region’s most trusted and respected physicians, chosen through peer nomination by fellow leading physicians across the DC Metro area. This is…
The Recovery Revolution™ combines advanced surgery, holistic therapies, and proven protocols, validated in a 50,000-patient study, to deliver more effective and efficient recovery. RESTON, VIRGINIA – October 16, 2025 – VSI® is proud to introduce The Recovery Revolution™, a patient-first, data-driven model that reimagines what recovery should look like before, during, and after spine surgery….
Lizette was an athlete, a mom, and an outdoors lover whose life changed when unpredictable, stabbing back pain made even lifting her baby impossible. For years, she chased relief that never lasted until she found a team that focused on recovery, not just the next procedure. “I felt like when I got to VSI and…
Jakki was just 13 years old when she first experienced debilitating back pain so intense it rendered her unable to move, laugh, or even speak. It would come in waves, reappearing every couple of years, stealing weeks of her young life each time. Despite consulting over ten specialists, including chiropractors, acupuncturists, and physical therapists, her…
