With the rise of competitive youth sports and year-round training, overuse injuries in young athletes are becoming a growing concern for parents. Each year, millions of children experience sports-related injuries, many due to excessive training and lack of recovery time.

In this episode, Spine Surgeon Dr. Colin Haines and Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Niteesh Bharara delve into the causes, signs, and prevention of overuse injuries, such as stress fractures, tendonitis, and runner’s knee. They explain how early specialization in one sport, combined with high-intensity schedules, increases the risk of these injuries and offer practical advice on how parents can protect their athletes.

Learn how to recognize when your child’s pain is more than just fatigue and what steps to take for proper healing. From early detection to recovery strategies like physical therapy and regenerative medicine, our experts provide insights to help your athlete stay healthy and strong.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why sports overuse injuries are on the rise
• Common overuse injuries in young athletes
• Signs your child may be suffering from an overuse injury
• Effective prevention and treatment options for a faster recovery

Tune in to safeguard your child’s sports future and ensure they can continue playing the sports they love—injury-free!

You know those questions you want to ask your doctor, but hesitate to ask because it feels too personal or awkward to bring up? You’re not alone.

In this episode of Get Back to Your Life™ podcast, we’re tackling the ten (10) most common questions patients often hesitate to ask their spine surgeon – sensitive, yet essential, questions that can feel awkward or intimidating to voice.

Join our expert Physician Assistants, Thao Allen, Ian Brown, and Sam Mueller, who bring over 25 years of combined experience at VSI. They’re here to address everything from post-surgery pain to activity restrictions, to intimacy concerns, and more.

Whether you’re worried about what’s normal, how to manage unexpected symptoms, or when you can get back to your routine, this episode provides candid, reassuring answers to help you navigate your spine surgery recovery confidently.

Get ready for this open and honest discussion as we uncover the answers to your most pressing questions:

• What should I expect after spine surgery?

• Is spine surgery really scary?

• What activities can I do after spine surgery?

• How soon can I have sex after surgery?

• What if I can’t poop after surgery?

• Am I too overweight for spine surgery?

• Can I ride a rollercoaster after spine surgery?

• Can I work from home after spine surgery?

• How soon can I exercise after spine surgery?

• Can I drink after spine surgery?

Plus, we share tips on how to ask your own ‘embarrassing’ questions without hesitation. These concerns are more common than you think, and getting the right answers can help you return to the life you love faster.

Released during National PA Week, this episode is also a tribute to the vital role of our VSI Physician Assistants in supporting patients through every stage of their spine health journey.

Tune in now to get your questions answered!

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For additional information and resources, visit VSISpine.com.

Today we delve into the world of spine health and supplements with Dr. Christopher Good, a spine surgeon with a passion for holistic wellness. Dr. Good brings his expertise in surgical interventions for spine conditions and sheds light on the role of supplements in promoting overall spinal health and aiding in surgery recovery.

In this episode, Dr. Good shares his journey with supplements and how they have positively impacted his health and well-being. Drawing from his professional experience and extensive research, he’ll guide us through a curated selection of supplements -- ones optimized for fighting inflammation, reducing joint pain, increasing bone health and ones that have shown promising results in supporting spine health and accelerating recovery after surgery… and the supplements most people should take every day.

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For additional information and resources, visit VSISpine.com.