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…
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….
Bertolotti Syndrome is when the bottom lumbar vertebra, also known as L5, grows extra bone that rubs against the sacrum, or the bottom part of the functional spine. This is a commonly misdiagnosed condition, largely because imaging doesn’t always tell the full picture. Very commonly, people without back pain may have the imaging characteristics of…
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…
