Get Back To Your Life‪™‬ VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)

Welcome to the Get Back to Your Life™ podcast. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Colin Haines, a distinguished spine surgeon at VSI who is an expert in treating spine conditions and a holistic approach to patient care. Dr. Haines is here to shed light on the critical connection between spine health, back pain, and the foods we eat.
In this episode, Dr. Haines deep dives into the essential components of spine health, highlighting how nutrition plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy spine. He explains how certain foods can lead to chronic inflammation, exacerbating spine conditions and contributing to persistent back pain. You’ll learn about the best dietary choices to support spine health and reduce inflammation. Whether you’re looking to prevent back pain or manage an existing condition, Dr. Haines provides valuable insights into the mechanisms of inflammation, discussing how it can cause swelling, pressure on nerves, and degenerative changes such as disc degeneration and arthritis.
Tune in as Dr. Haines offers practical dietary tips to help you manage inflammation and support your spine. He will discuss the benefits of anti-inflammatory foods, including [omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, fiber, turmeric, and ginger], and provide advice on lifestyle changes that can improve your overall quality of life.
Dr. Haines' extensive knowledge and patient-focused approach make this episode a must-listen for anyone dealing with back pain, spine conditions or looking to improve their spine health through nutrition. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of how diet and inflammation are interconnected and what you can do to support your spine health.

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Are you one of the millions of Americans suffering from back pain? Do you find yourself scrolling the internet, hoping to find a quick fix? Join us on "Get Back to Your Life™" for our latest episode, "Truth or Trend: A Spine Surgeon’s Take on Back Pain Relief Hacks," where we delve into the viral world of TikTok health trends and separate fact from fiction.
In this episode, renowned spine surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini debunks and demystifies the hottest TikTok trends promising to cure back pain. From backward walking and perfect sleep positions to the truth about high heels and the effectiveness of spine decompression techniques, Dr. Jazini offers expert analysis and practical advice.
This episode is packed with valuable insights and tips:
Whether TikTok’s trending back pain remedies are truth or myth.
Safe and effective back pain relief techniques you can practice at home.
How to distinguish reliable medical advice from social media misinformation.
Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts, and stay tuned for more expert advice on managing back pain and maintaining a healthy spine.
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Spine surgery today is a world away from what it used to be. Modern spine surgery bears almost no resemblance to the spine surgery your parents or grandparents had. From modern techniques to rapid recovery times, innovation has transformed the field. Join us as we explore these advancements through the personal stories of a father and daughter who had spine surgeries 20 years apart. Discover how these changes have impacted patients' lives and what the future holds. Tune in to hear their unique perspectives and learn more about the evolution of spine surgery. 

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Before you book that international flight, consider this: you might not need to venture far from home for disc replacement surgery.
Medical tourism is a billion dollar business. Sometimes people travel overseas for surgery because it’s cheaper. When it comes to spine surgery - many U.S. patients choose to travel abroad - to Germany, in particular - where they’ve historically done more disc replacements than the U.S. 
Is that necessary and how can you find a surgeon skilled in doing disc replacements closer to home? We’re sitting down with Chad Cooper, a patient who considered traveling to Europe for his spine surgery, and Dr. Ehsan Jazini, Disc Replacement Pioneer and Spine Surgeon at VSI. Together, they unravel the myth that top-tier disc replacements only exist abroad. Discover insider tips to navigate the options right here at home and avoid the risks of traveling internationally for treatment.
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For some people, recovering from surgery is a fairly predictable journey. But for many, many others, the road to healing after surgery turns out to not be straight or easy.
That can be disappointing, frustrating and even painful.
What should you do if you find yourself taking two steps forward and one step back after a procedure?
Spine surgery patient, Dori, and her spine surgeon - Dr. Colin Haines - have tips to get you off the recovery rollercoaster and back to living life the way you want. 
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Interest in weightlifting and bodybuilding has skyrocketed in recent years. However, in a world where strength training has immense benefits, the fear of injury often looms large.
 
Nearly a third of people who lift weights say they had an injury in the last 6 months; and many shy away from seeking treatment for spine issues, fearing they'll be sidelined forever.
 
But one patient is here to dispel that myth. Join us in this episode as we delve into the journey of a former competitive weightlifter and CrossFit owner who refused to let spine surgery dictate his fate.
 
From a debilitating back injury to undergoing disc replacement and spinal fusion surgery, he not only reclaimed his strength but returned to the gym with a newfound determination. Tune in as we explore the possibility of bouncing back to weightlifting after spine surgery.
 
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