Why Recovery After Spine Surgery Matters Most | Dr. Good on Fox5 DC

Dr. Christopher Good, President & CEO of VSI, joins Fox 5 DC Morning News to discuss groundbreaking research on spine surgery recovery and introduce The Recovery Revolution™.

The Recovery Gap Crisis
For 1.6 million Americans who undergo spine surgery each year, recovery is the hardest and most neglected phase of spine care. Dr. Good co-led one of the largest spine surgery recovery studies ever conducted, analyzing data from more than 50,000 patients nationwide. The findings are clear: when recovery is planned, supported, and personalized, patients heal faster, experience less pain, and dramatically reduce readmission rates.

Three Ways to Close the Recovery Gap:
Start Before Surgery: Build recovery into the plan with prehab, education, and strength training so patients go in stronger and heal faster.
Treat the Whole Patient: Combine high-tech and holistic therapies from hyperbaric oxygen and aquatic therapy to nutrition and mindfulness to accelerate healing and restore function.
Make Recovery the Metric: Shift success from what happens in the OR to how patients live after. Measure outcomes, track progress, and make recovery the true definition of surgical excellence.

0:00 - Introducing the Recovery Gap
0:23 - The 50,000 Patient Study
1:30 - Top Research Findings on Spine Surgery Recovery
2:04 - Why Doctors Ignore Recovery
3:19 - What to Look for in a Spine Surgeon
3:53 - Dr. Good's Personal Story
4:46 - The Recovery Revolution™

About Dr. Good:
Dr. Christopher Good is a double board-certified spine surgeon ranked in the top 7% of physicians nationwide. He has pioneered the use of robotics, navigation, and augmented reality in spine surgery, and has been consistently named Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine and Northern Virginia Magazine. His passion for spine care began with his father's difficult recovery after spine surgery, motivating his lifelong dedication to improving patient outcomes.
To learn more about Dr. Good, visit: https://www.spinemd.com/medical_team/...
Dr. Good’s Instagram:   / dr.chris_good  

Featured on: Fox 5 DC Morning News
Air Date: November 6, 2025

Learn More About The Recovery Revolution™:
🌐 Website: https://www.spinemd.com/recovery
📞 Schedule a Consultation: 703.709.1114
📧 Contact: [email protected]

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