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Northern Virginia Magazine Recognizes VSI Specialists As ‘Top Docs’ 2017!

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Authored by: Dr. Christopher Good

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 2017: Congratulations to our nationally-recognized spine surgeons who were recently included in Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Doctors 2017. Spinal Specialists Dr. Schuler and Dr. Good were listed in ‘Spine Surgery’, Dr. Bharara was listed in ‘Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’, and Dr. Nguyen was listed in ‘Pain Medicine’. Northern Virginia Magazine recognizes the region’s best physicians through peer nominations and a…

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Splash Away Back Pain By Swimming This Summer!

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Authored by: Dr. Christopher Good

School is out for summer and you’re headed to your favorite watering hole to beat the heat — the beaches, pools, and lakes. This time of year presents back pain sufferers with an excellent exercise alternative that doesn’t usually strain or add weight to the back. Many people with low back pain can properly modify…

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Learn How Artificial Disc Is Improving Neck Surgery

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Authored by: Dr. Thomas Schuler

Disc replacement surgery continues to be one of the great, exciting developments in spinal health care. Five years of research data have shown that disc replacements outperform spinal fusions, especially when more levels of the spine are involved. When one suffers from a severe impingement of a spinal nerve or suffers from severe, intractable neck…

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The Latest Non-Surgical Treatment Option For Knee Pain And Arthritis

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Authored by: Dr. Niteesh Bharara

Knee arthritis is a chronic condition that affects people of all genders, ages, and races. It is characterized as a degeneration (or deterioration) of the knee joint space that will lead to severe pain, stiffness, tenderness, and potential swelling. There are several conservative treatments for knee pain which include physical therapy, medications, and steroid injections. Restoration of normal cartilage function is…

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Washington Business Journal Names VSI “Best Places To Work” For 4th Year!

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Authored by: Dr. Christopher Good

HOT OFF THE PRESS… The Washington Business Journal has recognized VSI for the 4th time as one of the 2016 “Best Places to Work” within the Washington D.C. area. The “Best Places to Work Awards” were developed to recognize local company achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of employee…

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Calling All Athletes! Here Are The Best Sports For Scoliosis

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Authored by: Dr. Colin Haines

Allowing your children to play sports when diagnosed with scoliosis may seem counterintuitive. Many parents worry that sports are too rough and the continuous movement will exacerbate symptoms and worsen curve progression. Exercise is actually extremely beneficial to young athletes with scoliosis and plays a large role in a successful treatment plan. It not only strengthens…

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Will My Curve Worsen? Four Key Factors For Scoliosis Curve Progression

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Authored by: Dr. Colin Haines

There are a number of factors that are related to the natural risk for scoliosis curve progression. Four Factors for Scoliosis Curve Progression: Age Being diagnosed with scoliosis at a younger age means there is a higher chance of curve progression. This is because the curve progresses most during the growing years in adolescence. The…

Non-Operative Treatment Options For Scoliosis: Physical Therapy & Schroth Method

Non-Operative Treatment Options For Scoliosis: Physical Therapy & Schroth Method

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Authored by: Larry Grine

The treatment of scoliosis is determined by the severity of the curve and is determined on a case by case basis. While there is no ‘standard treatment’, a combination of exercise such as bracing, postural retraining, and the Schroth Method have been noted to be effective.