Back surgery is supposed to alleviate pain, but some people fear it will do more harm than good. In this episode, we separate fact from fiction with spine surgeon Dr. Christopher Good. Watch the Podcast on Youtube
Actor Chris Hemsworth used it to pump up for Thor, and elite athletes use it to train. But did you know that blood flow restriction — or BFR— is also a tool in physical therapy? Could this new treatment be right for you?
When you’re a mom, chronic pain is especially tough robbing you of the things and people you love. Today’s guest, Paula, was a fitness enthusiast who ran and cycled with her family. Then, Paula underwent back surgery, and nothing went as planned. The unsuccessful surgery relegated Paula to a walker — until she found a…
How do you pick your back surgeon? It’s an important question for anyone needing to undergo spine surgery, and for Andrew Brunson – it’s something he’s had to do twice. Once in 2016 – when he had a spinal fusion on his neck at a major medical institution and then more recently in 2021 –…
How do you pick your back surgeon? It’s an important question for anyone needing to undergo spine surgery, and for Andrew – it’s something he’s had to do twice. Once in 2016 – when he had a spinal fusion on his neck at a major medical institution and then more recently in 2021 – when came to…
Risk – it’s a part of life and it’s certainly a part of surgery – hopefully, a small one. Still, the truth of the matter is – if you’re considering spine surgery – you want to know what your surgeon is doing to minimize risk. It’s an important question for anyone needing to undergo spine…
Many people will need back surgery at some point in their lives and figuring out the right amount of opioid pain medication to prescribe patients so they don’t have a bunch of pills left over – is trickier than you think. We’re tackling this issue today with doctors trying to drive important change including Spine…
In light of the DEA’s recent National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 28, 2022, ABC7 News highlights new research studies from spine surgeons at VSI that uncover groundbreaking research that will help set new prescription guidelines to protect surgery patients from risks of opioid addiction and overdose. Dr. Good shares the research outcomes…
In anticipation of the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (October 29th), ABC7 highlighted two new research studies from spine surgeons at VSI in Reston, VA that uncover groundbreaking research that will help set new prescription guidelines to protect surgery patients from risks of opioid addiction and overdose. According to the (FDA), prescription opioid…
Victor is an Army veteran and graphic designer/artist. After doing eight years in the military, and two tours of duty in the Middle East, he was left with back pain so debilitating he couldn’t work or paint. When he finally reached out for help at VSI, he learned he was close to becoming paralyzed. Dr….
