With the number of Pickleball players on the rise, more and more people are susceptible to back injuries on the court. Dr. Colin Haines talks about why so many pickleball players are getting hurt – and shares tips to staying back pain-free & injury-free during the game. Watch the Video on Youtube
Dr. Haines shares his top tips for staying injury-free when playing the trending sport of Pickleball. Watch the Video on Youtube
One of the newest health trends for athletes is Blood Flow Restriction training or BFR. This technique has also been useful for more than just that, it is for physical therapy and healing as well. Former NFL Player Jimmie Jones, and VSI Physical Therapist Justin Geisler, discuss Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training and how it…
Introduction: Accurate pedicle screw placement is crucial to achieving stable posterior fixation and avoiding complications in spinal surgery. There is growing interest in the use of augmented reality (AR) navigation in spine surgery as an alternative to the current approaches: traditional navigation, robotic-guidance, fluoroscopic-guidance, and freehand. Augmented reality systems are capable of projecting patient anatomy directly…
The holiday season is filled with celebration for many people — which can mean loads of sugar and alcohol. All that fun and merriment could catch up with you in ways you never imagined. Apart from just weight gain, did you know sugar and alcohol can impact more than just your waistline? 5 Surprising Effects…
Dr. Colin Haines discusses the impact cold weather has on the body when exercising. Keep watching as Dr. Haines highlights some key tips on stretching, footwear, and preventing pain. Watch the Video on Youtube
In light of the DEA’s recent National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 28, 2022, ABC7 News highlights new research studies from spine surgeons at VSI that uncover groundbreaking research that will help set new prescription guidelines to protect surgery patients from risks of opioid addiction and overdose. Dr. Good shares the research outcomes…
Vampire facials – sound weird? It’s not just a Halloween fad, this is something we do all year long. Let’s face it, everyone wants to look younger including Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie, and other popular Hollywood stars who have made this natural aesthetic rejuvenation procedure more mainstream. Vampire Facials utilize the power of the human…
In anticipation of the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (October 29th), ABC7 highlighted two new research studies from spine surgeons at VSI in Reston, VA that uncover groundbreaking research that will help set new prescription guidelines to protect surgery patients from risks of opioid addiction and overdose. According to the (FDA), prescription opioid…
Victor is an Army veteran and graphic designer/artist. After doing eight years in the military, and two tours of duty in the Middle East, he was left with back pain so debilitating he couldn’t work or paint. When he finally reached out for help at VSI, he learned he was close to becoming paralyzed. Dr….
