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What Is Painsomnia? Understanding the Link Between Pain and Sleep Disruption

When the lights go out and the world quiets down, many people look forward to a restful night’s sleep. But for those living with chronic pain, nighttime can be a battleground, where rest is replaced with discomfort. This frustrating phenomenon is known as painsomnia, and it affects millions. Dr. Thomas Nguyen, as featured in Everyday…

working with a patient with scoliosis from analysis to exercise

How Can Physical Therapy Help Scoliosis?

Scoliosis, a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, affects millions of people of all ages. While mild cases may go unnoticed, more pronounced curves can cause pain, postural issues, and limitations in movement. Thankfully, physical therapy offers a powerful, non-invasive solution to manage scoliosis and improve overall function, especially when using specialized…

Loudoun United FC Announces Partnership with VSI

Loudoun United FC Announces VSI as Official Spine Specialist for 2025 Season

Leesburg, VA (June 13, 2025) — Loudoun United Football Club is proud to announce a new partnership with VSI® as the Official Spine Specialist for the 2025 season. As part of this collaboration, VSI will also serve as the official sponsor of Loudoun United FC’s Training Gear and the Presenting Partner of the Starting Lineups. This…

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The Migraine with No Headache: What You Need to Know About Silent Migraines

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…

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Spinal Fusions May Offer An Improved Quality Of Life

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…

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Top 3 Myths About Adult Scoliosis Surgery

Treatment for adult scoliosis is becoming more prevalent as individuals strive to live longer and healthier lives. Many adults in their 30s and 40s who avoided treatment earlier in life are now noticing physical changes in posture and balance common of scoliosis. In an era where patients gain the majority of their information from online…

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Set That Scoliosis Straight! An Overview Of Scoliosis

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…