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…
Regenerative medicine is creating buzz in the medical world as a groundbreaking approach to healing that harnesses the body’s natural ability to repair itself. This innovative field focuses on treatments like Stem Cell Therapy and Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy, which have shown promising results in promoting tissue regeneration, reducing pain, and improving mobility. However, despite…
Stiff, achy, and pain in the knees can be debilitating. And it’s so common that nearly one million knee replacement surgeries are performed each year in the US. But when surgery isn’t an option – or desired by a patient – regenerative medicine may help. We’re talking about procedures that allow the body to heal…
Learn more about what a disc herniation is from spine surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, as he shares insights on what causes a disc herniation and what treatments are available for disc herniations. Watch the Video on Youtube
Lots of people are intrigued by regenerative medicine and have heard promising information about the incredible power it has to promote healing. But there’s also a lot of confusion about what it really encompasses and how it works. Here’s my breakdown of how and why we use these innovative therapies from head to toe –…
As seen in Becker’s Spine Review Becker’s Asks: In 10 years, will regenerative medicine become more mainstream in spine? Colin Haines, MD. Spine Surgeon, VSI (Reston, Va.):The field of regenerative medicine will continue to grow. In general, spine surgeons have been slow to adopt new technology. Less invasive approaches to surgical solutions became widespread much…
Question: Over the next five years, what do you think will be different in the physician practice landscape, and what do you think will be the same? Dr. Thomas Schuler: When you look back over medicine at things that have stood the test of time, X-rays have been around over a hundred years, and yet they’re…
Stem cell therapy is a modern, outpatient procedure that utilizes the body’s natural healing process to rebuild damaged tissue, heal injuries more effectively, and eliminate pain. Stem cell therapy targets the underlying source of pain without relying on medication and surgery, leading to increased function and mobility with a shorter recovery time than surgical options….
NEW Research Findings: Intradiscal injection of autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate improves low back pain at one year The spine surgeons and the director of regenerative medicine at VSI initiated a research study to prove the effectiveness of bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), widely known as stem cell therapy, to resolve low back pain. The…
As seen on WTOP: Nobody wants to go through surgery and certainly, nobody ever wants to experience chronic pain, but patients can potentially avoid having to endure either one of those life-changing events by receiving regenerative medicine treatment at VSI in Northern Virginia. “This is a non-surgical treatment and has a minimal recovery time,” said Dr. Niteesh…
