Aquatic therapy is typically the first step in a patient’s rehabilitation program after spine surgery. The first stage of rebuilding after recovery is often water-based before progressing to land-based physical therapy. Our spine surgeons work with our spine-specialized physical therapists to incorporate this as a critical component of spine surgery recovery. Aquatic therapy has many …
With 80% of all Americans dealing with back pain sometime in their life, it is not surprising that spinal conditions and spine surgery are widely sought after topics for information and answers. When looking through those findings, there are many misconceptions about spine conditions and the need for surgery vs. non-operative measures like regenerative medicine….
Disc herniations are an extremely common spine condition that we see patients for at VSI. While almost everyone has heard of a disc herniation, what we have found is that most aren’t familiar with the anatomy or really know what causes it. I’m here today to provide you with more information about your diagnosis. Anatomy…
Migraines are more than just a headache. They are often accompanied by a deep throbbing sensation behind you eyes, temples or in the back of your head, that can last hours and even up to several days. Patients who have migraines will often display other neurological symptoms such as light and sound sensitivity, nausea, vomit,…
Congrats to Dr. Niteesh Bharara on completing his first Dorsal Root Ganglion [DRG] stimulation trial! The Proclaim™ DRG Neurostimulation System is a new, non-opioid treatment specifically designed to help manage chronic nerve pain due to causalgia or CRPS following surgery or injury. DRG therapy may be able to provide you relief if you experience these symptoms…
Some of the most often asked questions I receive from patients are surrounding the safety and side effects of steroid medications used in our spinal injections. Some of these questions and statements include “my family is concerned that I am using steroids too much”, “how many steroids injections can I have in my life time?” and…
Follow the inspiring journey of three VSI patients who suffered with back pain, and through the most advanced non-surgical and surgical spine treatments have gained an improved quality of life! Meet Scott: Scott experienced a traumatic injury as a result of a car accident when he was hit by a drunk driver. The result was immense…
Lasers work through a process called photobiomodulation where light energy can change and affect processes that happen at the cellular level in the human body.
The shoulder is made up of joints, tendons, and muscles that all combine to provide mobility to your arm.
Lower back pain is the second most common complaint made by patients to their primary care doctors. In fact, it’s estimated that 331 million Americans suffer from lower back pain each year, and 50% of adults will experience at least one day of back pain every year. There are many reasons why we experience lower…
