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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: A 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…

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VSI Spine Surgeons Reach 100th Augmented Reality-Assisted Spinal Fusion Surgery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, VA – October 9, 2024 – Pioneering the next era of spine surgery, the expert surgeons at VSI (Virginia Spine Institute) have reached a significant milestone by completing their 100th augmented reality-assisted (AR) spinal fusion at HCA Reston Hospital Center. As early adopters of AR in the operating room, this achievement…

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Which Supplements Can Ease Your Pain? A Doctor’s Advice

When it comes to health, fitness, and longevity, I am a big advocate of holistic solutions, for both myself and my patients. In my practice, many patients have been able to avoid spine surgery because of physical therapy, regenerative medicine, and other injections that encourage the body to heal itself. I believe strongly in the…

Dr. Jazini performs 100th prodisc cervical disc replacement surgery

Spine Surgery Milestone: Dr. Ehsan Jazini Achieves Landmark 100th prodisc® Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Reston, Virginia, September 18, 2024 – Dr. Ehsan Jazini, renowned spine surgeon at VSI (Virginia Spine Institute), has reached a significant milestone, performing his 100th prodisc® cervical disc replacement surgery at HCA Reston Hospital Center. Dr. Jazini is now the fourth surgeon in the United States to achieve this distinction, further…

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Staying Active Amidst Your Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a complex condition that can take a toll on the physical and mental well-being of a patient. As an interventional pain specialist, I’ve witnessed the impacts chronic pain can have beyond the pain alone that impacts the daily lives of my patients. Consequently, effectively managing chronic pain often requires a multifaceted approach….

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Mindset Matters: A Unique Approach to Pain Relief and Healing

Imagine waking up in the dead of night, gripped by excruciating back pain, fighting your own mind just to find an ounce of rest. The next morning, even the simple act of getting out of bed feels impossible because the pain is so overwhelming. Every day, you muster just enough strength to care for your…