What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? The spinal canal is the hollow passage formed by the spine, through which the spinal cord travels. Lumbar spinal stenosis refers to the portion of the spinal cord in the lower spine (lumbar region) being pinched in the canal (stenosis). What Are the Symptoms of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? When lumbar spinal stenosis…
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…
If you have tingling or numbness in the arms, it is important to specifically identify where you are experiencing pain to better understand where it is originating. If you are experiencing numbness and tingling radiating down the entire arm, often accompanied by pain around the shoulder blade, shoulder, arm, hand, and fingers, this may be related…
The Schroth Method is a non-surgical, exercise and positional based treatment technique for patients with Scoliosis.
Did you know that there are different types of pain? Moreover, did you know that the body processes these in different ways? It is important to properly define which type of pain you are experiencing. Pinpointing the type of pain allows your physician to more effectively select the type of treatment, and get you on…
What Is Cervical Stenosis? The spinal canal is the hollow passage formed by the spine through which the spinal cord travels. Cervical spinal stenosis refers to the portion of the spinal cord in the neck (cervical region) being pinched in the canal (stenosis). As arthritis progresses in the spine, it can lead to wearing of…
Experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. That’s an incredibly high number! Back pain is also the third most common reason for visits to the doctor, yet many don’t know when to seek out the care of a spine specialist. In addition,…
VSI is proud to announce that Dr. Ehsan Jazini has been accepted as a Candidate Fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society. Dr. Jazini will serve as an active fellow for a five year candidate term. He was selected for this prestigious position based on his expertise in spinal deformity and advanced spine techniques. Through this…
Herniated discs in the neck are often associated with pain and weakness/numbness trailing down the neck, shoulder, and even into the arms. This is a result of nerve compression along the spinal cord and can lead to long-term damage if not managed successfully. If you’ve tried conservative treatment options like rest and physical therapy, spine…
Baseball is one of America’s favorite pastimes and with the thrill of stolen bases, home runs, and 100 mph pitches, how could it not be? All of that excitement comes with a price, however, often in the form of back pain due to the repetitive nature of the game. It’s common among Minor and Major…
