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Name Your Pain: Exploring The Four Types Of Pain

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…

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Breaking Down Cervical Spine Conditions: Cervical Stenosis And Cervical Myelopathy

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…

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Give Your Low Back Pain A Name: 3 Most Common Low Back Conditions Explained

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,…

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Dr. Jazini Named As Candidate Fellow Of Scoliosis Research Society

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…

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Surgery For A Herniated Disc In The Neck? You’ve Got Options!

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…

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Detecting The Source Of Your Back Pain. Could It Be Bertolotti Syndrome?

Bertolotti Syndrome is an unique cause of low back pain, particularly focused along the waistline slightly off to the side, that is often confused with sacroiliitis. Bertolotti Syndrome is a diagnosis given to someone with symptomatic pain due to a transitional vertebra that is inflamed. Although it is a very rare cause of back pain,…

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ASK THE EXPERT: Will I Lose Neck Mobility After Surgery?

A common concern that patients have when discussing spinal surgery is whether they will lose mobility and function after the procedure.  This question frequently comes from fear arising from urban myth or historic outcomes from older surgical techniques. Not Your Grandma’s Spine Surgery In modern spinal surgery, the operations are designed to minimize trauma to…

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Top 4 Tips To Optimize Any Spinal Treatment

Millions of people experience symptoms related to back or neck pain each year. These symptoms could include tingling, numbness, pins and needles, loss of strength – you name it, someone has felt it. Luckily, as the prevalence of back and neck pain has progressed, so has our understanding of the underlying causes and our ability to treat…