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The Newest Treatment for Spinal Stenosis

Revolutionizing Spinal Stenosis Treatment with Endoscopic Spine Surgery Spinal stenosis is a common spinal condition that debilitates millions of people, often leading to chronic neck or back pain, numbness extending down the arms or legs, and can lead to challenges with daily activities. For many, the thought of invasive surgery or long-term therapies causes them to avoid…

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Disc Replacement & Fusion: The Ultimate Back Pain Solution

Half of the global workforce spends at least 75% of their time standing. This includes professions like educators, hospitality workers, first responders, and military personnel. For people like Chris, a middle school principal, this reality can lead to debilitating back pain, especially given the high activity levels required in his profession. Finding Back Pain Relief…

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Dad crippled from back pain urges men to prioritize their spine health for Men’s Health Week and Father’s Day

This week—leading up to Father’s Day on Sunday—is International Men’s Health Week, a week intended to raise awareness of the importance of men and boys prioritizing their health, early detection, and treatment rather than trying to push past pain or let health problems linger. Sheldon shares his story about the short and long-term payoffs of…

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Why Choose VSI For Your Surgical Second Opinion?

Let us support you on your journey to lasting relief and renewed quality of life. By choosing VSI, you gain access to: Unmatched Expertise in Complex Spine Conditions Our spine surgeons are renowned for their success in treating even the most challenging spine conditions, helping patients regain mobility and alleviate severe pain. As out-of-network specialists,…

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From Back Pain to Snowboarding: Hybrid Spine Surgery Success

Chris Denkers came to spine surgeon Dr. Good in severe pain. An active person, Chris wanted to get better not just for himself but also to keep up with his kids. Chris and his wife Laura have extraordinary 15-year-old identical twin boys, Wyatt and Riley, who have cystic fibrosis. This genetic disease affects their lungs,…

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Healing Our Heroes: A Veteran’s Victory Over Back Pain

As we honor veterans and our nation’s heroes on Veterans Day, we must recognize that their bravery often comes with a cost—severe and debilitating pain. For those suffering from chronic back pain due to the physical demands of a military career or service-related injuries, is there hope for resolution? Dr. Jazini’s patient, Aaron Harper, emphatically…

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An Inspiring Story: Recovery After Spine Surgery

As Featured on Men’s Health Network: Thriving After Surgery Men’s Health Network recently had the pleasure of interviewing the dynamic duo of Jama Anders, a professional weightlifter and longtime Crossfit instructor, and his spine surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, who, in a seemingly miraculous intervention, was able to perform a disc replacement on Jama that would…

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From Spine Surgery to the Starting Line: An Runner’s Comeback Story

Thirty-six-year-old Kathleen Smith of Maryland has been a hardcore athlete her entire life. She started softball at age four and played through college. Back pain has always been a part of her life since at least middle school, but athletic trainers helped her manage it while she was on a team. After college, she moved…

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10 Truths about Spine Surgery Recovery

As if back surgery wasn’t terrifying enough, many people are also scared to ask surgeons the hard-pressing questions about their surgery. A lot of these important, real-life topics and questions touch on sensitive matters, which contributes to the embarrassment surrounding these concerns. These questions often go unasked or are saved for the Physician Assistants, which…