Get Back To Your Life Virginia Spine Institute

There 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 less of physical activity a week for two years. 
- Research shows new dads end up cutting back on sports, which has a domino effect on their overall health. 
- New fathers are more likely to be overweight or obese.  
- The NIH says new dads often lack resources to stay physically active and pain free. 
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You see ads for products everywhere promising to heal and cure your back and neck pain. But figuring out what products really help work out muscles and ease pain can be difficult.
So in this episode, we sit down with Spine Surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini to talk about his four favorite game-changing products to minimize and ease back pain.
They include massagers and posture correctors, plus one item you may never have heard of and another you likely have in your home right now. But are you using it as often as you should? 
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Aquatic therapy can be a game changer for people suffering from back pain, chronic pain or other injuries.  How does it work? And is it right for you? We hear from a patient and an expert on this unique treatment. 
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When you’re healing from one injury, the last thing you want is to injure something else! But casts, braces, and crutches often throw off alignment, causing pain and strain in other parts of your body. Neurosurgeon Dr. William Kemp knows this from personal and professional experience. Hear about his experience after being injured playing kickball and how this initial foot injury led to low back pain. He shares his own tips so you can stay safe too.
 
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Back surgery is supposed to alleviate pain, but some people fear it will do more harm than good. In this episode, we separate fact from fiction with spine surgeon Dr. Christopher Good.
 
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Actor Chris Hemsworth used it to pump up for Thor, and elite athletes use it to train. But did you know that blood flow restriction — or BFR — is also a tool in physical therapy? Could this new treatment be right for you? 
 
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