When you’re a mom, chronic pain is especially tough robbing you of the things and people you love. Today’s guest, Paula, was a fitness enthusiast who ran and cycled with her family. Then, Paula underwent back surgery, and nothing went as planned. The unsuccessful surgery relegated Paula to a walker — until she found a…
When most people think of fat and their bodies – it’s in the context of losing it. But did you know fat injections can be a great option for patients with back pain who are looking to avoid surgery? Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Director of Regenerative Medicine at VSI enlightens us in this episode.
Everyone goes to the doctor when they need advice on their health – but have you ever wondered who a doctor goes to gain advice on health and wellness? What healthy habits do doctors themselves live by and how are they implementing a focus on sleep, good nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness in their life?…
We’re all aware of the awesome feeling of sinking into the couch after a long day at work or for a relaxing weekend. But after a few hours, being a couch potato can be a real pain in the back or neck. In this episode, we’re talking with Dr. William Kemp, a neurosurgeon at…
Risk – it’s a part of life and it’s certainly a part of surgery – hopefully, a small one. Still, the truth of the matter is – if you’re considering spine surgery – you want to know what your surgeon is doing to minimize risk. It’s an important question for anyone needing to undergo spine…
Many people will need back surgery at some point in their lives and figuring out the right amount of opioid pain medication to prescribe patients so they don’t have a bunch of pills left over – is trickier than you think. We’re tackling this issue today with doctors trying to drive important change including Spine…
The workplace and workspace of 2022 looks very different than it did just a few years ago before the COVID-19 pandemic. It has shifted in major ways. Now people are finding themselves working anywhere and everywhere – from home offices and coffee shops to their car, in an airport or hotel – and everywhere in…
More and more people who suffer from injuries and joint pain in the shoulders are turning to platelet-rich plasma or PRP – which is a form of regenerative medicine. Just like stem cell therapy – these are procedures that allow the body to heal itself. Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Director of Regenerative Medicine at VSI is here to…
SI joint problems can be tricky to diagnose. Although imaging is a diagnostic tool, X-rays alone can’t fully identify the problem. Another problem in this area is that while the injury wasn’t well known for some time, now – thanks to an over-abundance of so-called ‘treatments’, it’s actually over-diagnosed and now you can find an endless…
Sacroiliac or SI joint dysfunction is the source of up to 1/4 of all back pain. But while it can be debilitating for many – finding relief isn’t always easy. Kathryn Butterfield knows this firsthand. Her life was full of so much pain because of SI joint issues that she was nearly incapacitated until she got her diagnosis…
