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VSI Physicians Recognized as Washington’s Top Doctors of 2022

VSI doctors, Dr. Thomas Schuler, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Niteesh Bharara, and Dr. Colin Haines have all been recognized by Modern Luxury’s Medicine + Doctors of Washington Magazine as Washington’s Top Doctors of 2022. Medicine + Doctors of Washington Magazine delivers insightful medical news, business features, health expert profiles, and the latest technologies and innovations in…

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ABC7 Feature: Dr. Jazini Warns about the Dangers of Heavy Backpacks

Backpacks are at the top of mind for many parents this back to school season. ABC News 7 interviewed Dr. Jazini  for tips to making sure the weight of your child’s backpack isn’t impacting their spinal health.  Weight Of Your Backpack Backpacks seem to get heaver and heavier each year, so it doesn’t come as…

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As Seen On ABC7 News: Backpack Tips To Keep Your Spine Healthy

It’s the back-to-school season and many parents find themselves asking – is the weight of my kid’s backpack impacting their health? Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini shares his top backpack safety tips with ABC7 News. “A good rule of thumb is for the backpack not to exceed 10-15% of the child’s weight,” says Dr. Jazini….

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Patient Story as Seen on The Today Show: Moms Prioritizing their Spine Health

The inspiration for today’s episode is one of VSI’s patients. Morgan Tebeau, is a Virginia mom who lived with terrible pain in her arm and shoulder for months before seeking help. At the end of January 2021, she had artificial disc replacement surgery and was finally able to get back to living the pain-free life…

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As Seen on ABC7 News: Dr. Haines Shares Tips for Preventing Back Pain While Parenting

As part of Men’s Health Month, Dr. Haines is sharing these tips all dads (and all parents) need to hear about taking care of themselves while taking care of their kids. Make sure those younger years are focused on having fun with your kids, and not focused on your back or neck pain. If you…

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Four VSI Surgeons Named ‘Top 50 Spine Surgeons in the Nation’

Dr. Thomas Schuler, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Colin Haines, and Dr. Ehsan Jazini are recognized among an esteemed group of top national spine experts to serve on the National Spine Health Foundation Medical and Scientific Board. RESTON, Va., May 12. 2022 – Four spine surgeons from VSI in Reston, Virginia, join recognized leaders in the…

ABC7 Feature: Recovering from back surgery, local Air Force veteran to compete in Invictus Games
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ABC7 Feature: Recovering from back surgery, local Air Force veteran to compete in Invictus Games

 RESTON, Va. (7News) — A West Virginia Air Force veteran is set to compete in the Invictus games just months after recovering from a back surgery. Doctors said she could barley walk or live a normal life without pain just two years ago. Just by looking at her, you would never know the struggles Heather…

VSI Pioneers Research on Opioid Utilization After Elective Spine Surgery

VSI Pioneers Research on Opioid Utilization After Elective Spine Surgery

The spine surgeons at VSI are proud to share their incredible findings on the use of opioids after spine surgery. With the advancements in minimally invasive spine surgery and modernized Enhanced Surgical Recovery (ESR) the great news is that patients have less pain and take less pain medication after surgery than ever before.  Patients who had…

VSI Marks 30-Year Anniversary of Improving Lives

VSI Marks 30-Year Anniversary of Improving Lives

What were you doing in 1992? More importantly, how has your life transformed since then? In 1992, Dr. Thomas Schuler founded the VSI to create the first comprehensive spine center. Over the past 30 years, we have grown from a one-physician practice into an international destination for the best spine care. It’s incredible when you…