The spinal cord is a thick bundle of nerves and other tissue that extends from the brain through the spinal column. As the spinal cord descends, there are spinal nerves that branch off and go to various parts of the body. It is very important to be able to evaluate the nerves when dealing with…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – OCTOBER 2016 Congratulations to our world-renowned specialists who were recently recognized as Top Doctors by Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Christopher Good and Dr. Thomas Schuler were once again recognized as Top Doctors in their specialty of Spinal Surgery. Dr. Niteesh Bharara was recognized within the field of Pain Management. The region’s best physicians are awarded this prestigious honor through nominations…
QUESTION: WHAT CAUSES MY HANDS TO GO NUMB? Answer: Numbness in the hands is usually a result of damage, irritation, or compression of the nerves in your neck, arm, or wrist. It could be compression of one nerve or a branch of one nerve. The most common cause of hand numbness is a compression of a…
One of the most common complaints we see in our clinic is the result of Sacroiliac (SI) Joint pain. There are two sacroiliac joints that connect with the pelvis and the lower part of the spine. Most joints, like the knee and hip, have a wide range of motion but the SI joint rotates and tilts…
Well, it’s official, folks –it’s cold. We’ve written posts before on how cold weather affects chronic pain, but it also contributes to a condition known as Acquired Torticollis. Acquired Torticollis, otherwise known as stiff neck, is the result of muscle spasms in the neck. Symptoms include intense pain on one side of the neck and difficulty…
You’ve either said it or heard someone say, “There’s a storm a brewing, I can feel it in my bones.” But can weather really affect your health and well being? Many people tend to report an increase in pain when there are drastic weather changes. Though there is not full agreement among researchers, there appears to be…
Dr. Schuler, Founder of VSI, recently spoke with Becker’s Spine Review about his experience performing cervical arthroplasty, his experience as a patient, and about the future of the field. QUESTION: After performing your first disc replacement with spinal fusion, is there anything you do differently now that you’ve had time to reflect? DR. SCHULER: The only thing I…
A cervical disc replacement can be an excellent option for many candidates, but what exactly does that mean? Often times my patients will schedule an initial consultation when they are experiencing arm pain and numbness, but their neck doesn’t necessarily hurt. This could be a sign of symptomatic nerve or spinal cord compression and may require a…
Often times one of the first non-operative treatment options your spinal specialist may recommend is a spinal injection. While not everyone benefits from these injections, some patients experience immediate relief and never progress to surgical interventions. There are many types of injections that can be utilized, so how does the doctor know which is best? It is only after…
ACL injuries are primarily non-contact and occur in sports that involve cutting, pivoting, jumping or landing.
