The excitement around blood flow restriction (BFR) training continues to spread. Even the New York Times posted about BFR being a, “hot fitness trend” used by Olympians. Trends tend to go away with time, keep reading to find out why BFR is here to stay.
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 an active former marine who competed in triathlons, Iron Man competitions, and was able to leg press 800-900 pounds, Nick found himself suffering from debilitating back pain that left him unable to sit for longer than 10 minutes. Being inactive and sitting on the sidelines of life was not an option for Nick. Through…
Throughout his entire life, Mark was an avid runner and incredibly active, until unbearable back pain left him unable to do what he loved. Mark found a surgical alternative at VSI that allowed him to get back to his favorite fitness routine pain-free physically! The body already has an innate ability to heal itself, but…
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…
Regenerative medicine is a modern treatment solution that utilizes the body’s natural healing process to rebuild damaged tissue, heal injuries more effectively and eliminate pain. It can be used for most orthopedic conditions including but not limited to hip, knee, shoulder, and spine. Director of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Niteesh Bharara, is an expert in the field…
Dr. Bharara answers: Is there a standard success rate for regenerative medicine procedures? Individualized recovery goals = Individualized treatment plans = Individualized results. There is no cookie cutter approach to patient care with regenerative medicine because every patient is unique, with unique goals for recovery. Watch the Video on Youtube
Throughout his entire life, Mark was an avid runner and incredibly active, until unbearable back pain left him unable to do what he loved. Mark found a surgical alternative at VSI that allowed him to physically get back to his favorite fitness routine pain-free! The body already has an innate ability to heal itself, but…
As an active former marine who competed in triathlons, Iron Man competitions, and was able to leg press 800-900 pounds, Nick found himself suffering from debilitating back pain that left him unable to sit for longer than 10 minutes. Being inactive and sitting on the sidelines of life was not an option for Nick. Through…
Simply put, are you too stiff or do you lack body awareness? Take advantage of the “off season” (winter months) to work through your lingering physical issues that keep your golf game from reaching the next level.
