Today we’re busting a big and long-held myth – that all surgeons just want to do surgery. The truth is, there are so many modern spine treatments and procedures out there that patients and their doctors have a lot of options to treat pain and injury – not just surgical but non-surgical ones too. A…
The holidays are a special time of year – many of us plan to spend time with our family and friends and create cherished memories. But as we all know, it can also be a very stressful time with lots of activities, travel, and parties. And… if we aren’t careful – it’s a time when…
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says more than 14,000 people each year visit emergency departments in November and December for holiday decorating-related injuries. That’s more than 200 people a day during the holiday season! Dr. Yash Mehta, Interventional Spine & Sports Medicine specialist, shares some Holiday Habits to keep you from getting hurt. Watch the…
VSI doctors, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Dr. Thomas Schuler, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, Dr. Colin Haines, Dr. Thomas Nguyen, and Dr. Yash Mehta have all been recognized by Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors of 2023. Washingtonian Magazine’s list of Top Doctors is chosen based the election by fellow doctors: Physicians in the region are asked to…
65 million Americans have dogs in the US. Although pets can bring joy and laughter into a home, simple tasks like dog walking can actually be the source of back pain. From dogs lunging at squirrels and pulling and tugging on leashes, to all the bending you have to do to pick up after them,…
A love of basketball runs deep. Once you’ve played the game, it’s hard to give it up. That’s why so many adults are part of recreational basketball leagues – long after they’ve stopped competing as student athletes. But beware! Americans are more likely to injure themselves playing basketball than any other sport. For my patients,…
Many people have preconceived notions about spinal fusion surgery. Maybe you remember your parents or grandparents having one. If so — you likely think of an open-back surgery with a long recovery time, a lot of pain and restricted movement. But that was then and this is now. In today’s era of modern back surgery,…
Many people have preconceived notions about spinal fusion surgery. Maybe you remember your parents or grandparents having one. If so – you likely think of an open-back surgery with a long recovery time, a lot of pain and restricted movement. But that was then and this is now. In today’s era of modern back surgery,…
Three quarters of parents say they spend too little time with their kids. These days, many families are looking for solutions, and Dr. Christopher Good says he has a great one that’s working for his family. Dr. Good is a spine surgeon. He is president and CEO of VSI in Reston, Virginia, and he is…
As sports pick up this fall, so do sports injuries. Back injuries are among the most common, whether you’re a committed and competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, or have a student athlete in your family. Each year there are more than 5 million sports injuries at the high school level, with football injuries being the…
