If you’ve passed by a pickleball court recently, you are well aware of the popularity of the fastest-growing sport in the US – and the pain that often comes with it. Why are so many people getting hurt and what can you do about it? Dr. Colin Haines – a distinguished spine surgeon, and a pickleball…
There are tons of resources for new moms to get in shape after baby, but what about new Dads? New Dad and expert physical therapist VSI Physical Therapist says Dads need support, too – and they’re not getting it. Three months into parenthood, he’s developed a new workout routine around his newborn and parented through…
You see ads for products everywhere promising to heal and cure your back and neck pain. But figuring out what products really help work out muscles and ease pain can be difficult. So in this episode, we sit down with Spine Surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini to talk about his four favorite game-changing products to minimize…
Aquatic therapy can be a game changer for people suffering from back pain, chronic pain or other injuries. How does it work? And is it right for you? We hear from a patient and an expert on this unique treatment.
When you’re healing from one injury, the last thing you want is to injure something else! But casts, braces, and crutches often throw off alignment, causing pain and strain in other parts of your body. Neurosurgeon, Dr. William Kemp, knows this from personal and professional experience. Hear about his experience after being injured playing kickball and how this initial foot injury…
Back surgery is supposed to alleviate pain, but some people fear it will do more harm than good. In this episode, we separate fact from fiction with spine surgeon Dr. Christopher Good. Watch the Podcast on Youtube
Actor Chris Hemsworth used it to pump up for Thor, and elite athletes use it to train. But did you know that blood flow restriction — or BFR— is also a tool in physical therapy? Could this new treatment be right for you?
From sex to suicide – there are deep impacts that back and neck pain can have not just on our bodies – but on our entire lives. Today’s guest is here to honestly talk about how back pain hijacked her life – and how she came back from it with the help of the spine…
Today, we’re going to dive into what disc herniation is and how to prevent it …with a patient-turned-expert Spine Surgeon Dr. Colin Haines at VSI. From teen athletes to older adults, disc herniation is common and excruciating. The injury can make it difficult to move and even breathe. Today’s guest knows that pain firsthand. Dr. Haines…
Did you know, treadmills are the #1 cause of injury among home exercise equipment? When the weather outside gets cold, runners are often pushed inside on treadmills, and any runner will tell you — this is a very different form of exercise than running on pavement. So what do you need to keep in mind when…
