Understanding the Connection Between the Hip and Back The hip and spine are closely connected through shared muscle groups and movement patterns, making it difficult to determine the true source of pain. Many patients experience overlapping symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. This condition, known as hip-spine syndrome, requires a thorough assessment to identify…
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) affects millions of people, often without them realizing the root cause of their discomfort. From jaw clicking to headaches, earaches, and even neck pain, TMJ disorder can impact daily life in unexpected ways. But what if relief was possible? In this episode of Get Back to Your Life®, VSI Regenerative Medicine…
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise, offering both physical and mental benefits. However, even the most seasoned runners can experience pain or injuries due to bad habits, imbalances, or overuse. Our tailored running rehabilitation program is designed to help runners recover, improve performance, and prevent future injuries through personalized physical therapy…
Do Spine Surgeons Always Recommend Surgery? I’m sure you’ve heard this before and maybe thought it yourself — if you go to a surgeon, they’re just going to recommend surgery. While I can’t speak for all surgeons, data clearly shows that isn’t always the case. There are so many treatment options to help patients dealing…
In this video, Dr. Christopher Good, one of the nation’s leading spine surgeons at VSI, “dives” into an inspiring case study of Matteo, a young athlete who avoided back surgery and returned to Division 1 diving at Brown University. Watch the Video on Youtube Understanding Stress Fractures in Young Athletes Stress fractures in the back,…
When Matteo Vasiliadis first came to see Dr. Christopher Good, he was honest with him — the best solution to cure his back pain was to give up diving. However, that wasn’t an option for the then high school sophomore who had been diving since he was five and competing since he was eleven. Matteo…
Stem cell therapy has become more mainstream and provides people with an alternative to surgery with minimal downtime. In fact, celebrities and athletes alike are sharing their personal experiences of overcoming pain and injury with this beneficial treatment. Cristiano Ronaldo, Max Scherzer, Charlie Sheen, and even Madonna have all had positive results with stem cell…
Watch the Podcast on Youtube With the rise of competitive youth sports and year-round training, overuse injuries in young athletes are becoming a growing concern for parents. Each year, millions of children experience sports-related injuries, many due to excessive training and lack of recovery time. According to the CDC, 3 million children visit the emergency…
Lower back pain is an extremely common condition that many adults experience, especially as they age. However, lower back pain can affect anyone, despite their stage of life and fitness levels. Whether your lower back pain is keeping you from running marathons or simply chasing your toddler, finding the root cause of your lower back…
Whether you’re stressed or injured, dealing with constant neck pain can make it difficult to perform daily tasks and significantly reduce your quality of life. Neck pain affects 10-20% of adults and has a variety of potential causes. This type of pain is also called cervicalgia, which refers to the pain associated with your cervical…
