Have you ever experienced sensitivity to light, sounds, or smells, visual disturbances, nausea, or dizziness, but didn’t have the accompanying head pain that is usually associated with migraines? You may be experiencing silent migraines. Silent Migraines can often be known as the “quiet” migraine you didn’t see coming and so people often overlook the correlation…
I can understand how the recommendation for a spinal fusion surgery may be one of the most frightening things a patient can hear. There is a lot of misinformation regarding spinal fusions, but it is my responsibility to help the patient understand that a spinal fusion may offer a better qualify of life, rather than…
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that affects approximately seven million people in the United States. The condition often presents itself as an abnormal spinal curve toward either the right or left side, and involves a twisting or rotation of the bones of the spine. As the vertebrae rotate, this may cause clinical…
In a feature during Women’s Health Month, AP News asked Dr. Yash Mehta, Interventional Spine & Sports Medicine doctor at VSI, tips on how to find the best walking shoes for women. Here are some key takeaways: Support & Comfort Are Key The goal of a good walking shoe is to provide support and comfort….
While running has an extremely positive impact on your body {i.e. strengthens the heart, improves cardiovascular endurance, aids in weight loss} it can often lead to a varying list of injuries.
Watch the Podcast on Youtube With the rise of competitive youth sports and year-round training, overuse injuries in young athletes are becoming a growing concern for parents. Each year, millions of children experience sports-related injuries, many due to excessive training and lack of recovery time. According to the CDC, 3 million children visit the emergency…
Understanding the range of symptoms associated with menstruation, commonly known as period, can help women better manage their health and seek appropriate care when needed. Menstruation can consist of abdominal pain, bloating, and headaches for most women. Alongside these common symptoms, some women also experience low back pain during periods. This back pain can vary…
The goal of a good running or walking shoe, or any shoe really, is to provide support as well as comfort for arguably two of the most important body parts, your feet. Your feet are not only vital for getting from point A to B, but they also support the weight of your whole body….
As of July 1, 2023, the landscape of access to Physical Therapy services in Virginia has evolved positively.
Gone are the days when you needed a physician’s referral to access Physical Therapy services and Trigger Point Dry Needling treatments in Virginia. This transformative change means you can now consider Physical Therapy as your first line of defense for musculoskeletal pain and injuries.
As seen on WDVM: Dr. Haines recently spoke to WDVM on how quarantine has caused us all to abandon our usual exercise routines. When you add cold weather and shorter days making it even harder to get outdoors, it can be tempting to become a couch potato. However, as Dr. Haines explained, remaining inactive can…
