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The DMV (Washington, DC | Maryland | Virginia) Business ShowThe DMV (Washington, DC | Maryland | Virginia) Business Show161 - Unlocking the Secrets to Managing Back Pain Effectively with Dr. Christopher Good of VSIJoin on us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠ as we meet Dr. Christopher Good, Spine Surgeon, President, & CEO of VSI (Virginia Spine Institute) with their office in Reston, Virginia! He shares his 16-Year Journey at Virginia Spine Institute. Dr. Good mentions how to stop back pain and make healthier choices NOW! He talks about how his dad's accident inspired him to be a spine surgeon and then from surgeon to CEO. We talk about regenerative medicine's game-changing potential and how it can unlock the future. Dr. Good shares the secret to ending chronic headaches with the elimination diet and explains how nicotine harms you...2024-09-171h 02The Spine PodThe Spine PodWhen Doing Good is in the Family Name: A Personal Journey to Spine Surgery, Christopher Good, MDIn this episode of The Spine Pod, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Christopher Good, President and CEO of the Virginia Spine Institute (VSI), sits down with hosts Courtney Schutze and Brady Riesgraf to discuss his multi-faceted and holistic approach to spine care. Dr. Good explains how his practice integrates multiple specialties under one roof to offer comprehensive, patient-centered spine treatment. Inspired in his early childhood years by family experiences, Dr. Good has become a leader in the spine industry, driving innovative approaches in spine surgery, encompassing minimally invasive techniques, motion preserving implants, regenerative medicine, navigation and robotics. He discusses how these...2024-07-231h 28Get Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®A Doctor’s Personal Wellness Journey For His Family | Episode 45Three quarters of parents say they spend too little time with their kids. These days, many families are looking for solutions, and Dr. Christopher Good says he has a great one that’s working for his family. Dr. Good is a spine surgeon. He is president and CEO of Virginia Spine Institute in Reston, Virginia, and he is a father of three. A year ago, he and his wife set a goal for their family, and that was to spend more time together and to focus on individual and collective goals. They called their effort G 5. He's he...2023-10-1820 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®When Back Pain is Nothing to ‘Cheer’ About | Episode 44Cheerleading is an incredible popular sport, with more than 3 million involved across the US. These are serious athletes who can develop very serious injuries, especially along and around the spine. So we are talking in this episode with Dr. Colin Haines from Virginia Spine Institute about how he helps competitive cheerleaders deal with back and neck pain and injuries. We’re also talking with cheerleader Maggie Lang and her mother about how pain sidelined her as an athlete and what helped her get back in the game.  Learn more about VSI at SpineMD.com...2023-10-0421 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Surviving College Move-in Day Without Injury | Episode 41It’s Back to School Time - but we’re switching it up in this episode and focusing on all the adults out there who are moving grown kids into college or new apartments or houses.   Everyone thinks about the emotional aspects of these moves but we want to talk about their physical impacts.   We have a true move-in expert in this episode - pain specialist Dr. Thomas Nguyen of the Virginia Spine Institute. He’s also a father of 3 who’s done 12 injury-free move-ins with his kids in recent years - and he’s not done yet.   Listen, learn lots of tips...2023-08-2320 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Keeping Pain Out Of Your Pickleball Game I Episode 38If you’ve passed by a pickleball court recently, you are well aware of the popularity of the fastest-growing sport in the US - and the pain that often comes with it. Why are so many people getting hurt and what can you do about it? Dr. Colin Haines - a spine surgeon at Virginia Spine Institute, and a pickleball player himself, is serving up answers.  He’s got plentiful tips to keep you from getting paddled by your pickleball game including: - What to wear to minimize pain - How to stretch the right...2023-07-0511 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®A Common Spine Surgery Dilemma - Motion Preservation vs Fusion I Episode 37Discovering that you require back surgery can be an overwhelming experience, triggering concerns and leaving patients uncertain about the most suitable procedure. Join Dr. Christopher Good, an esteemed Spine Surgeon at Virginia Spine Institute, as he unravels the contrasting aspects of two common approaches: traditional spinal fusion and motion preservation procedure (disc replacement). This enlightening podcast equips you with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of modern medicine, empowering you to make informed decisions that will pave the way for your swift return to a fulfilling life. Learn more about VSI at SpineMD.com2023-06-2117 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Fitness Tips For Fathers | Episode 36There are tons of resources for new moms to get in shape after baby, but what about new Dads? New Dad and expert physical therapist Justin Geisler of the Virginia Spine Institute says Dads need support, too - and they’re not getting it. Three months into parenthood, he’s developed a new workout routine around his newborn and parented through a pulled muscle. In advance of Father’s Day, he’s got simple tips and practical tricks to help other Dads get active and stay pain-free too.  - One study found new dads lose about 5 hours or...2023-06-0721 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®From Sex To Suicide - How Deeply Back Pain Can Impact Your Life I Episode 30 From sex to suicide - there are deep impacts that back and neck pain can have not just on our bodies - but on our entire lives. Today’s guest is here to honestly talk about how back pain hijacked her life - and how she came back from it with the help of the spine specialists at Virginia Spine Institute.     Learn more about what to do about life-altering back pain -- visit: VirginiaSpine.com.2023-03-1421 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®The Doctor Overcomes His Own Disc Herniation I Episode 29 Today, we’re going to dive into what disc herniation is and how to prevent it …with a patient-turned-expert Spine Surgeon Dr. Colin Haines at Virginia Spine Institute.    From teen athletes to older adults, disc herniation is common and excruciating. The injury can make it difficult to move and even breathe. Today’s guest knows that pain firsthand. Dr. Haines was a high school soccer player when he experienced a disc herniation. That fateful injury ended up leading to his career as a spine surgeon. Today, he shares his story and his hard-earned healthy back tips.    Learn more about disc herniation...2023-02-2811 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Medical Mystery: One Mom’s Comeback Story I Episode 25 When you’re a mom, chronic pain is especially tough robbing you of the things and people you love.   Today’s guest, Paula, was a fitness enthusiast who ran and cycled with her family. Then, Paula underwent back surgery, and nothing went as planned. The unsuccessful surgery relegated Paula to a walker -- until she found a doctor willing to listen. That led her to find Dr. Christopher Good, Spine Surgeon at Virginia Spine Institute, who was determined to solve her medical mystery and get Paula back to her active, pain-free life!  Listen in as Paula te...2023-01-2531 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®The Surprising Way Fat Injections Reduce Back Pain I Episode 24 When most people think of fat and their bodies - it’s in the context of losing it.   But did you know fat injections can be a great option for patients with back pain who are looking to avoid surgery?   Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Director of Regenerative Medicine at the Virginia Spine Institute enlightens us in this episode.    Learn more about this topic and other helpful spine tips at VirginiaSpine.com  2023-01-1813 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®A Doctor’s Healthy Habits I Episode 23 Everyone goes to the doctor when they need advice on their health - but have you ever wondered who a doctor goes to gain advice on health and wellness? What healthy habits do doctors themselves live by and how are they implementing a focus on sleep, good nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness in their life? In this episode - we’re asking those questions to world-renowned spine surgeon Dr. Christopher Good of the Virginia Spine Institute.    To learn more visit VirginiaSpine.com2023-01-1316 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Tips to Avoid Back Pain During Couch Potato Season I Episode 22 We’re all aware of the awesome feeling of sinking into the couch after a long day at work or for a relaxing weekend.   But after a few hours, being a couch potato can be a real pain in the back or neck.     Jennifer Davis talked with Dr. William Kemp, a neurosurgeon at Virginia Spine Institute - about how to enjoy collapsing on the couch and relaxing without pain.    Learn more about VSI at SpineMD.com2022-12-1410 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Patient Perspective: Choosing a Surgeon who Minimizes Risk I Episode 21 Risk - it’s a part of life and it’s certainly a part of surgery - hopefully, a small one.   Still, the truth of the matter is - if you’re considering spine surgery - you want to know what your surgeon is doing to minimize risk. It’s an important question for anyone needing to undergo spine surgery and for today's guest, Andrew Brunson – it’s something he’s had to do twice. Once in 2016 – when he had a spinal fusion on his neck at a major medical institution and then more recently in 2021 – when he found Virginia Spine Inst...2022-12-0520 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Tips to Avoid Pain Caused by the Post-Pandemic Workspace I Episode 19 The workplace and workspace of 2022 looks very different than it did just a few years ago before the COVID-19 pandemic.   It has shifted in major ways.   Now people are finding themselves working anywhere and everywhere - from home offices and coffee shops to their car, in an airport or hotel  -  and everywhere in between.   Our bodies are feeling this change - in good and bad ways. So that’s what we’re talking about in this episode with Dr. Yash Mehta, an interventional spine and sports medicine doctor at Virginia Spine Institute.    Learn more about non-surgical treatments for back and neck pa...2022-11-1620 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Natural Nonsurgical Alternative to Shoulder Surgery - Stem Cell Therapy I Episode 18 More and more people who suffer from injuries and joint pain in the shoulders are turning to platelet-rich plasma or PRP - which is a form of regenerative medicine. Just like stem cell therapy - these are procedures that allow the body to heal itself. Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Director of Regenerative Medicine at Virginia Spine Institute is here to talk about stem cell therapy as an alternative to shoulder surgery.     Learn more about Regenerative Medicine at VSI at SpineMD.com2022-11-0110 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Doctor Perspective: Natural Healing Option for SI Joint Dysfunction I Episode 17 SI joint problems can be tricky to diagnose. Although imaging is a diagnostic tool, X-rays alone can’t fully identify the problem. Another problem in this area is that while the injury wasn’t well known for some time, now - thanks to an over-abundance of so-called ‘treatments’, it’s actually over-diagnosed and now you can find an endless list of offerings to ‘cure’ your back pain. So what really works and how do you know how and where to get the help you need if you or someone you love is dealing with SI joint pain? In this episode, we explore the...2022-11-0117 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Natural Approach to Cosmetic Procedures I Episode 15 Lots of people are intrigued by regenerative medicine and have heard promising information about the incredible power it has to promote healing. But it also offers a great opportunity to address a variety of aesthetic issues too.   From thinning hair to challenges with your skin. In this episode, Dr. Thomas Nguyen of Virginia Spine Institute walks us through all regenerative medicine can do to help your appearance and make you feel more comfortable and confident with your appearance.    To learn more about Regenerative Medicine treatments, visit SpineMD.com2022-10-0419 minPodcast RadioAnimati Archivi - RadioAnimatiPodcast RadioAnimati Archivi - RadioAnimatiMUSICOMICS – Le nomination Si svolgerà sabato 8 ottobre 2022 alle ore 15.30 presso il Pala Romics – Sala Grandi Eventi e Proiezioni la prima edizione di Musicomics – Premio Romics Musica per Immagini, realizzato con il patrocinio di SIAE e Nuovo IMAIE e con la collaborazione di ACMF – Associazione Compositori Musica per Film. RadioAnimati è media partner ufficiale dell’evento e sarà presente in giuria nonché durante l’intera giornata per documentare e raccontarvi lo svolgimento della manifestazione. I Premi Musicomics sono assegnati ad autori ed interpreti italiani e a opere totalmente o parzialmente prodotte in Italia tra il gennaio 2021 e maggio 2022. Grazie al lavoro sinergico delle Gi...2022-09-2828 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Innovations in Spine Surgery I Episode 13 Spine Surgeon Dr. Thomas Schuler founded the Virginia Spine Institute 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 decades, they’ve treated 100,000 patients from 32 countries and Dr. Schuler has personally seen so much innovation in the field during that time. He’s also driven a lot of innovation as a true pioneer in his field.    For this episode - he sits down to talk ab...2022-09-0714 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Doctor Perspective: So what does recovery look like after back surgery? I Episode 11 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 Virginia Spine Institute about a variety of aspects of recovery - how patients feel about it, how he helps them prepare for surgery and recovery, and what surprises patients most when the surgery is complete.    To learn more about the Virginia Spine Institute, visit SpineMD.com2022-08-2510 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Uncovering Natural Alternative to Knee Surgery with Regenerative Medicine I Episode 10 Stiff, achy, and pain in the knees can be debilitating.   And it’s so common that nearly one million knee replacement surgeries are performed each year in the US.     But when surgery isn’t an option - or desired by a patient - regenerative medicine may help. We’re talking about procedures that allow the body to heal ITSELF!     Stem cell therapy is one of the more popular forms of regenerative medicine and Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Director of Regenerative Medicine at Virginia Spine Institute is an expert.   In this episode, he explains why stem cell therapy is a good alternative to knee surg...2022-08-1511 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Patient Story as Seen on The Today Show: Moms Prioritizing their Spine Health I Episode 8 The inspiration for today’s episode is one of Virginia Spine Institute’s amazing 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 that she loves.    Morgan is also a mom and fitness coach who is deeply passionate about empowering women to be champions of their health. It's a critically important message because research shows women often postpone medical care and say they’re increasi...2022-07-2621 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Role Reversal: When the Doctor Becomes the Patient I Episode 7 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 Virginia Spine Institute. Dr. Schuler’s empathy for his patients is made stronger because of his own experience as a patient himself. Renowned internationally as a leader in treating neck and lower back conditions - he has had spine surgery twice and has also undergone regenerative medicine. In this episode...2022-07-1611 minGet Back To Your Life®Get Back To Your Life®Welcome to Get Back To Your Life® Welcome to Get Back To Your Life  - a new podcast from the spine experts at VSI (Virginia Spine Institute).   80% of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives and when we do - it’s not only painful - AND often expensive - it’s also disruptive and demoralizing because it keeps us from living our best life!    When you experience back and neck pain - it gets in the way of all those things you love to do.   So what are your options? AND what do you do when you have SO much information? Where do you tu...2022-04-2503 min