Let’s take a closer look at osteoarthritis (OA) and the most common questions Dr. Niteesh Bharara gets as Director of Regenerative Medicine at VSI. Can you slow or even reverse OA? What are the best treatments? What kind of medical professional should you seek help from? I’ve got the answers so let’s tackle the most…
Congratulating Our Washingtonian Top Docs The doctors at VSI, including Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Dr. Thomas Schuler, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, and Dr. Colin Haines, have been recognized as Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors of 2024. Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors is a prestigious annual recognition of the best physicians in the Washington, DC, Metro area….
Stem cell therapy has become more mainstream and provides people with an alternative to surgery with minimal downtime. In fact, celebrities and athletes alike are sharing their personal experiences of overcoming pain and injury with this beneficial treatment. Cristiano Ronaldo, Max Scherzer, Charlie Sheen, and even Madonna have all had positive results with stem cell…
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…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, VA – October 9, 2024 – Pioneering the next era of spine surgery, the expert surgeons at VSI (Virginia Spine Institute) have reached a significant milestone by completing their 100th augmented reality-assisted (AR) spinal fusion at HCA Reston Hospital Center. As early adopters of AR in the operating room, this achievement…
Proper rest and sleep are the keys to every aspect of your physical health, mental well-being, and your bodily function throughout the day. Getting good sleep can also prevent plenty of health complications, including high blood pressure, strokes, obesity, and even accidents on the road or at work. Your sleep should certainly be a priority…
Chronic pain is a complex condition that can take a toll on the physical and mental well-being of a patient. As an interventional pain specialist, I’ve witnessed the impacts chronic pain can have beyond the pain alone that impacts the daily lives of my patients. Consequently, effectively managing chronic pain often requires a multifaceted approach….
Lower back pain is an extremely common condition that many adults experience, especially as they age. However, lower back pain can affect anyone, despite their stage of life and fitness levels. Whether your lower back pain is keeping you from running marathons or simply chasing your toddler, finding the root cause of your lower back…
Are you struggling with chronic pain or mobility issues that haven’t responded to traditional treatments? Pelvic floor therapy might be the key to unlocking relief and restoring your quality of life. This specialized therapy can tackle a range of bodily issues, including chronic back pain and nerve-related pain. Many patients are surprised to learn about…
Whether you’re stressed or injured, dealing with constant neck pain can make it difficult to perform daily tasks and significantly reduce your quality of life. Neck pain affects 10-20% of adults and has a variety of potential causes. This type of pain is also called cervicalgia, which refers to the pain associated with your cervical…
