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…
This is Men’s Health Week and for many men, golf is more than a hobby. It’s a passion, a challenge, and a vital part of staying active and connected. But when back or neck pain creeps in, it can turn every swing into a struggle and every round into a risk. For Cade, an avid…
If you spend most of your workday sitting, your office chair is more than just a piece of furniture, it’s a crucial part of your spinal health. As spine surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini of VSI explains to Forbes in a recent feature, “A poorly designed office chair encourages poor posture, which adds up over time.”…
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…
During the month of June, we highlight a common spinal disorder called scoliosis, as this is National Scoliosis Awareness Month! I think it’s fair to say that most people have heard of, or know someone with scoliosis. And when you hear the word scoliosis, you associate it with a curved spine. Scoliosis can be treated in…
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…
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…
Adult scoliosis refers to an abnormal curvature of the spine in a patient who has finished growing. It is natural for the spine to curve forward and backward to a certain degree, but when the curve develops an “S” shaped side-to-side curve, it is considered scoliosis. Adult scoliosis is often the result of untreated or unrecognized…
Updated: 06/06/2025 VSI surgeons Dr. Ehsan Jazini and Dr. Christopher Good team up to deliver an innovative approach to straighten young girl’s spine For Immediate Release: RESTON, VA JULY 26, 2021 – Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR), top surgeons at VSI deliver personalized spinal implants to a 17-year-old patient. Spine Surgeons Dr….
Study of 50,000+ patients shows Enhanced Surgical Recovery protocol leads to faster healing, reduced opioid use, and fewer re-admissions after spinal fusion surgery RESTON, VIRGINIA, June 5, 2025 – Spine surgeons at VSI® have led one of the largest nationwide studies of its kind, revealing that a more comprehensive, patient-centered approach to spine surgery recovery…
