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Celebrating Excellence in Spine Care: VSI’s Top Doctors of 2025

VSI is proud to congratulate Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Colin Haines, and Dr. Ehsan Jazini on being named Top Doctors of 2025 by Washingtonian Magazine. This prestigious annual recognition honors the region’s most trusted and respected physicians, chosen through peer nomination by fellow leading physicians across the DC Metro area. This is…

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VSI® Launches Recovery Revolution™: Optimizing Spine Surgery Outcomes

The Recovery Revolution™ combines advanced surgery, holistic therapies, and proven protocols, validated in a 50,000-patient study, to deliver more effective and efficient recovery. RESTON, VIRGINIA – October 16, 2025 – VSI® is proud to introduce The Recovery Revolution™, a patient-first, data-driven model that reimagines what recovery should look like before, during, and after spine surgery….

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What Does Spinal Fusion Recovery Look Like?

Lizette was an athlete, a mom, and an outdoors lover whose life changed when unpredictable, stabbing back pain made even lifting her baby impossible. For years, she chased relief that never lasted until she found a team that focused on recovery, not just the next procedure. “I felt like when I got to VSI and…

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A Decade of Pain and Medical Dismissal: How Jakki Found Bertolotti Relief

Jakki was just 13 years old when she first experienced debilitating back pain so intense it rendered her unable to move, laugh, or even speak. It would come in waves, reappearing every couple of years, stealing weeks of her young life each time. Despite consulting over ten specialists, including chiropractors, acupuncturists, and physical therapists, her…

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Medical Gaslighting: A Woman’s Fight to Be Heard and Treated for Her Pain

You can find more about Jakki’s story, featured on WebMD.com. May is Women’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness about women’s health issues and celebrate the strength and resilience of women. There isn’t a better example of this strength than the story of a VSI patient named Jakki, and how she overcame her Bertolotti…

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The Bertolotti Breakthrough: From Suffering to Solution

Bertolotti syndrome is a significantly under-recognized spine condition that can lead to debilitating lower back and leg symptoms. Despite its impact, it is frequently misdiagnosed or dismissed entirely. In this powerful episode of the Get Back to Your Life® podcast, spine surgeon and Bertolotti syndrome expert Dr. Colin Haines and his patient Janel share an…

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VSI Doctors Named “Best Spine Surgeons” in DC Magazine’s Best of City 2025

VSI is proud to announce that our three renowned spine surgeons, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Colin Haines, and Dr. Ehsan Jazini, have been honored as the “Best Spine Surgeons” in DC Magazine’s prestigious Best of City 2025 awards. This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering life‑changing, cutting‑edge spine care to patients across Washington  DC, Northern…

Loudoun United FC Announces Partnership with VSI

Loudoun United FC Announces VSI as Official Spine Specialist for 2025 Season

Leesburg, VA (June 13, 2025) — Loudoun United Football Club is proud to announce a new partnership with VSI® as the Official Spine Specialist for the 2025 season. As part of this collaboration, VSI will also serve as the official sponsor of Loudoun United FC’s Training Gear and the Presenting Partner of the Starting Lineups. This…

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Groundbreaking Spine Surgery Performed by Dr. Ehsan Jazini Marks New Era in Motion-Preserving Procedures

First in the Nation to Perform Custom Combination of prodisc® C Nova and prodisc® C VIVO Disc Replacement Reston, VA – June 25, 2025 – VSI® proudly announces a groundbreaking achievement in spine surgery, led by nationally recognized spine surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini, as featured in this press release. In a first-of-its-kind procedure in the…

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Patient Shares How She Overcame Bertolotti Syndrome without Surgery

It’s never easy when you experience pain, but there’s no question it’s more difficult than ever when doctors can’t figure out the cause, like with Bertolotti’s Syndrome. When that happens, you need a doctor detective – one who is willing to take the time to help you figure out what’s going on and most importantly…