As we head towards Veteran’s Day, there’s growing recognition (NIH Study) of the problems back pain causes for military members and veterans. The Army is now trying out a new element of uniforms to help alleviate back pain in its ranks because it’s so common that it significantly impacts operations, causing more than 1 million lost or limited soldier…
Dr. Ehsan Jazini shares his insight on disc replacement surgery as a treatment options for people suffering from disc herniations in their neck. Dr. Jazini is a board certified spine surgeon at VSI. He has been the first in the nation, and in the world, to perform advanced surgical techniques in cervical disc replacement, augmented…
Spine Surgeon Dr. Thomas Schuler founded the VSI in Reston, VA in 1992 and, since then, he has expanded it into a premier destination for people searching for solutions for back and neck pain. Patients literally fly in from around the world to see Dr. Schuler and his team at VSI. In the last 3…
There are a lot of myths about what spine surgery recovery looks like and sisters Jamie and Lindsey Sharman were honest when they came to me for the initial consultation that they were very worried about them. “I had a lot of fear – a lot,” Jamie says. “I was scared of the recovery process,…
There are a lot of myths about what spine surgery recovery looks like and sisters Jamie and Lindsey were honest when they came to me for the initial consultation that they were very worried about them. “I had a lot of fear – a lot,” Jamie says. “I was scared of the recovery process, staying…
So what does recovery look like after back surgery? There are A LOT of myths to bust on this topic and that’s what we’re doing in this episode. In our last episode, we spoke about a variety of aspects of recovery with spine surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini. In this episode – we’re checking in…
So what does recovery look like after back surgery? There are A LOT of myths to bust on this topic and that’s what we’re doing in this episode. We’re starting with a doctor’s perspective. We sit down to talk with spine surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini of VSI about a variety of aspects of recovery –…
Learn more about what a disc herniation is from spine surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, as he shares insights on what causes a disc herniation and what treatments are available for disc herniations. Watch the Video on Youtube
Have you been told you need a microdiscectomy? Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical technique for herniated discs in the lumbar spine. Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, shares more about what a microdiscectomy is, and why this surgery is so beneficial for those suffering from disc herniations. Watch the Video on Youtube
In our last episode, we focused on women and back health. Today – it’s time to put men in the spotlight. We want to talk about the importance of men prioritizing their spine health, early detection, and treatment rather than trying to push past pain or let problems linger. Studies show many men aren’t great…
