The year 2020 has been a challenging year for many reasons, but one bright spot in our field of spinal health care was the introduction of augmented reality (AR) in spinal surgery. We have been an early adopter of this innovative technology at VSI and this year our surgeons pioneered its use in a variety…
The holidays are finally here! As many Americans hit the road for a change of scenery this winter, comfort is more important than ever. Whether you’re taking weekend day trips in the car or heading to a far away destination, it’s time for some fun. Since many of us are opting for car travel instead…
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…
Still need some gifts for those special people in your life? Well – after 9 months of working from home and virtual school with makeshift office set-ups, long hours and few breaks – just about everyone could benefit from some holiday gifts to help them get ‘back’ to normal. So here are 10 gift ideas…
The quarantine might keep us from frequenting our favorite gyms and fitness classes but now cold temperatures are tempting us to stay inside and hunker down. When it comes to our fitness – quarantines and bad weather are a recipe for a variety of health problems – some of them – pretty serious. So what…
Christmas is fast approaching! And while Santa’s elves have been busy building the toys, the gift wrapping is up to you! Unfortunately, gift wrapping can be an especially painful experience for those suffering from back pain. Most people sit on the floor while wrapping presents. This position adds strain to the discs in the lower…
The holidays can be a time of joy, giving, and spending time with family. However, with the extra stresses of 2020 due to COVID-19, this time of year may also be a time of changes in eating and drinking, loss of sleep, and extreme weather—all of which can add up to a debilitating migraine. Migraine…
In a time when Americans are stuck inside, many have taken to the outdoors to cut down their own Christmas tree. According to CNBC, Christmas tree sales are up by 29% already this year! What better way to end 2020 than with a beautiful, glowing tree to signal better times ahead? With so many families…
Many patients find that their pain symptoms are not fully relieved by surgery, and continue to experience the chronic pain they felt pre-surgery. This can be an incredibly difficult and frustrating process and can get in the way of your life. There’s a new treatment process that is minimally invasive and can be a permanent…
Lumbar disc replacement is a new surgical option to preserve mobility in the lower back. It might be a slight overstatement to say that ‘everyone’ suffers from back pain at some point in their lives, but it sure seems that way, right? Well, the stats show that 80% of Americans will have at least one…
