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3 Ways To Avoid Tech Neck During Social Distancing

At a time when social distancing has us quarantined at home, it puts our already technology-obsessed world spending additional time on their phones or various technology devices. While there are many benefits of technology, for many it is becoming a pain in the neck – literally. Did you know the average American already spends over 10…

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Avoid These 5 Common Winter Back Fails

With the new year and colder temperatures comes an increase in patients reporting back and neck pain. The travel, heavy lifting, cold weather and snow shoveling are all contributing factors. As seen on ABC7’s Good Morning Washington, here are five ways to prevent and treat spine injuries during the winter months. 1. Poor exercise and…

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Top 5 Pain Symptoms You Should Not Ignore

Spine conditions are very common; over a billion people word-wide are affected by back or neck pain. Dr. Good shares five of the more worrisome signs that can be signaling something more dangerous is going on with your spine. If you have these symptoms, you are advised to schedule an appointment with a spinal specialist as soon…

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VSI Scoliosis Patient’s Success Story Featured On WUSA9

VSI patient, 59-year old Barbara Jones tells her story on WUSA9. She has dealt with scoliosis as a young child through adulthood. She underwent spine surgery at age 15 with Harrington rods. She recently developed a pain flair that persisted 24-7. She sought the advice of scoliosis expert Dr. Good and learned she had advanced…

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How Does The Climate Affect Neurological Conditions?

The leaves are falling and taking the temperatures with them. Many will miss the hot, sunny days on the beach, while others long for the cooler weather ahead. But can the falling temperatures really have an impact on your neurological conditions? It turns out they can, and in different ways depending on the condition. How…

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The Journey To Spinal Health: As Told By Three Patients Of VSI

Follow the inspiring journey of three VSI patients who suffered with back pain, and through the most advanced non-surgical and surgical spine treatments have gained an improved quality of life! Meet Scott: Scott experienced a traumatic injury as a result of a car accident when he was hit by a drunk driver. The result was immense…

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Give Your Radiating Pain A Name: Cervical Radiculopathy

If you have tingling or numbness in the arms, it is important to specifically identify where you are experiencing pain to better understand where it is originating. If you are experiencing numbness and tingling radiating down the entire arm, often accompanied by pain around the shoulder blade, shoulder, arm, hand, and fingers, this may be related…

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Name Your Pain: Exploring The Four Types Of Pain

Did you know that there are different types of pain? Moreover, did you know that the body processes these in different ways? It is important to properly define which type of pain you are experiencing. Pinpointing the type of pain allows your physician to more effectively select the type of treatment, and get you on…