VSI doctors, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Dr. Thomas Schuler, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, Dr. Colin Haines, Dr. Thomas Nguyen, and Dr. Yash Mehta have all been recognized by Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors of 2023. Washingtonian Magazine’s list of Top Doctors is chosen based the election by fellow doctors: Physicians in the region are asked to…
65 million Americans have dogs in the US. Although pets can bring joy and laughter into a home, simple tasks like dog walking can actually be the source of back pain. From dogs lunging at squirrels and pulling and tugging on leashes, to all the bending you have to do to pick up after them,…
When debilitating back pain began to impact Maggie’s ability to cheer and attend school, she sought help from VSI. After diagnosis and successful treatment for what Dr. Haines discovered to be Bertolotti Syndrome, Maggie is now back doing what she loves as a cheerleader for Clemson University. Dr. Colin Haines, Spine Surgeon; and his patient,…
It’s Back to School Time, and this one is for all of the adults out there who are moving their grown kids into college or new apartments and houses this time of year. Dr. Thomas Nguyen, Interventional Pain Specialist and proud father of 3 girls knows what this is like all too well. With over…
As dangerous heat sweeps the country, impacting 77 million people under direct heat alerts, Americans may experience worsening back pain for a myriad of surprising reasons this summer. Dr. Christopher Good, discusses the surprising link between summer heat and back pain – including tips to reduce the likelihood of experiencing worsening back pain during this scorching season. Watch the Video on Youtube
As the sweltering summer heat blankets the nation, impacting millions of Americans under direct heat alerts, it’s not just the discomfort of the high temperatures that we need to be concerned about. Beyond the sunburns and heat exhaustion, this season brings with it an unexpected concern: worsening back pain. Although the exact relationship between hot…
RESTON, VA, June 26, 2023 – The field of spine surgery is witnessing remarkable advancements with the introduction of state-of-the-art technology for custom disc replacement, revolutionizing the repair of four levels in the cervical spine. A groundbreaking achievement was recently accomplished as the first-ever 4-Level ProDisc Replacement, combining Centinel Spine‘s Prodisc®C Vivo and Prodisc®C SK, was…
Nearly 25 million people are golfing every year. It’s a beloved sport. At this point in the summer it’s also cause of pain and injury for many. So how can you stay in the game? Dr. Thomas Nguyen, Interventional Pain Specialist at VSI, shares tips to avoid pain while improving your golf game. Watch the…
Dr. Colin Haines, spine surgeon at VSI, shares his top tips for preventing back injuries, and how to prevent them. Watch the Video on Youtube
Taylor Grenda: We’re talking about everything pickleball. So in the last hour I got my hand in the game for the first time, and I certainly learned a lot. It is such a fun sport, and who would have known? I know it’s an ever growing sport, but with that also comes a lot of…
