The sun is out, temperatures are up, and for many people – that means it’s time to hit the golf course. Nearly 25 million people are golfing every year. With the repetitive swinging and twisting that’s required for 18 holes, 60% of golfers say they’re playing with injuries, and many of them are finding that…
May 13, 2021 – For Women’s Health Month, The Today Show features a VSI patient who shares her story of developing debilitating neck and back pain last summer but ignoring it initially. Morgan Tebeau, 38, put her health on the backburner to handle her responsibilities as a wife, mother, business owner, and fitness enthusiast. Watch…
Do you have tingling and numbness that radiates down your arms and isn’t going away? Do you completely lose all feeling in your arm during this uncomfortable tingling? There are a few potential causes for this pain, including a pinched nerve in the back, but it’s important to know when to seek treatment. What are…
A common question that I get asked is, what is spinal stenosis? Oftentimes, patients see me after being diagnosed with spinal stenosis, but they don’t know exactly what this diagnosis means or how to treat it. Spinal stenosis means there is a pinching of the nerves in the low back, and this could be caused…
If you’re experiencing arm pain (radiating, burning, tingling and numbness) along with neck pain it’s important to reach out to a spine specialist. That set of symptoms could be a sign of symptomatic nerve or spinal cord compression. If non-operative treatment options like anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, exercise, weight loss or spinal injections don’t fix…
Electromyography, commonly referred to as an EMG, refers to an electrical study of muscle. It is a type of electrodiagnostic testing used to help determine if there is evidence of nerve or muscle injury contributing to your symptoms. It is critical to be able to evaluate the nerves when dealing with spinal problems or other…
Through a modern approach, robot-guided spine surgery, Barbara is back to living her active life! Watch the Video on Youtube
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…
Tune in as Dr. Good explains common causes for neck pain, and provides insight about the cervical spine. Watch the Video on Youtube
Treatment for adult scoliosis is becoming more prevalent as individuals strive to live longer and healthier lives. Many adults in their 30s and 40s who avoided treatment earlier in life are now noticing physical changes in posture and balance common of scoliosis. In an era where patients gain the majority of their information from online resources, it’s…
