As we head towards Veteran’s Day, there’s growing recognition (NIH Study) of the problems back pain causes for military members and veterans. The Army is now trying out a new element of uniforms to help alleviate back pain in its ranks because it’s so common that it significantly impacts operations, causing more than 1 million lost or limited soldier…
Spine Surgeon Dr. Thomas Schuler founded the VSI in Reston, VA in 1992 and, since then, he has expanded it into a premier destination for people searching for solutions for back and neck pain. Patients literally fly in from around the world to see Dr. Schuler and his team at VSI. In the last 3…
There are a lot of myths about what spine surgery recovery looks like and sisters Jamie and Lindsey Sharman were honest when they came to me for the initial consultation that they were very worried about them. “I had a lot of fear – a lot,” Jamie says. “I was scared of the recovery process,…
There are a lot of myths about what spine surgery recovery looks like and sisters Jamie and Lindsey were honest when they came to me for the initial consultation that they were very worried about them. “I had a lot of fear – a lot,” Jamie says. “I was scared of the recovery process, staying…
So what does recovery look like after back surgery? There are A LOT of myths to bust on this topic and that’s what we’re doing in this episode. In our last episode, we spoke about a variety of aspects of recovery with spine surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini. In this episode – we’re checking in…
So what does recovery look like after back surgery? There are A LOT of myths to bust on this topic and that’s what we’re doing in this episode. We’re starting with a doctor’s perspective. We sit down to talk with spine surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini of VSI about a variety of aspects of recovery –…
In our last episode, we focused on women and back health. Today – it’s time to put men in the spotlight. We want to talk about the importance of men prioritizing their spine health, early detection, and treatment rather than trying to push past pain or let problems linger. Studies show many men aren’t great…
The inspiration for today’s episode is one of VSI’s patients. Morgan Tebeau, is a Virginia mom who lived with terrible pain in her arm and shoulder for months before seeking help. At the end of January 2021, she had artificial disc replacement surgery and was finally able to get back to living the pain-free life…
They say doctors don’t make good patients – but that’s not always the case… and sometimes when the doctor becomes the patient – it makes them a better doctor! That’s definitely the case for Dr. Thomas Schuler – Spine Surgeon and Founder of VSI. Dr. Schuler’s empathy for his patients is made stronger because…
Following a back injury, lots of athletes are choosing motion-preserving disc replacement surgery over a traditional spinal fusion – so much so that this story has been in the news several times recently with professional athletes. It’s a topic that comes up often for athletes at all levels who want to preserve motion after spine…
