Herniated discs in the neck are often associated with pain and weakness/numbness trailing down the neck, shoulder, and even into the arms. This is a result of nerve compression along the spinal cord and can lead to long-term damage if not managed successfully. If you’ve tried conservative treatment options like rest and physical therapy, spine…
Medtronic Aims to Integrate Robotics to Make Spine Surgery More Predictable and Transform Outcomes for Hospitals, Surgeons and Patients DUBLIN, Ireland – December 19, 2018 – Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Mazor Robotics (NASDAQ: MZOR, TASE:MZOR.TZ). Under the terms of the acquisition agreement announced on September 20, 2018, Mazor…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – DECEMBER 12, 2018: VSI Spine Surgeon and head of robotics program Dr. Christopher Good earned national recognition for his involvement in the expansion of Reston Hospital Center’s robotics program. Considered a world expert in robotics, Dr. Good has spearheaded the use of Mazor X robotic technology for nearly a decade to…
Lasers work through a process called photobiomodulation where light energy can change and affect processes that happen at the cellular level in the human body.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The World’s First Combined Endoscopic and Robotic-Guided Spine Surgery is Performed by Surgeons at VSI Dr. Christopher Good and Dr. Colin Haines, Spine Surgeons at VSI, utilize state-of-the-art technology to perform breakthrough minimally invasive robotic-guided spinal fusion with endoscopic decompression. Reston, VA, Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Dr. Christopher Good…
BREAKING NEWS! Dr. Good is proud to announce the results from the first multi-center prospective study of robotic-guided spine surgery. A group of 10 physicians from nine U.S. states have investigated the clinical outcomes of nearly 500 patients to provide scientific evidence of the benefits of using Mazor Robotics’ Renaissance Guidance System in spine surgery. “The…
The muscles around the shoulder provide its main support system, so any injury or imbalance of your shoulder muscles can cause pain and difficulty with movement. One such injury we often see at Virginia Therapy & Fitness Center is shoulder impingement syndrome.
Determining if you need physical therapy is typically an easy decision. Determining where to go to ensure you’re receiving the best care isn’t always as black and white. Here are the top 5 qualities to look for in a physical therapist so you can overcome your pain or injury and get back to the life you love!
Do you suffer from headaches that affect the back of the neck, side of the neck, or even behind the eye? You’re not alone!
Dr. Christopher Good’s passion for spine surgery began at an early age when his father suffered a traumatic spinal injury. This life-changing event inspired Dr. Good to specialize in the treatment of complex spinal conditions and his expertise extends to all types of spine care including degenerative conditions, athletic injuries, minimally invasive surgery, scoliosis correction,…
