Meet Ivan, in his mid-50's who started with us a couple months ago with severe sciatica and unable to sleep through the night. Ivan being a very active guy was frustrated with being in pain & having to avoid activity. Fast forward 2 months later, Ivan is now pain-free, sleeping well through the night, back to the Gym and Jijitsu.   Not only that, he has also resolved his chronic knee issue that he had for more than 10+ years that limited his mobility & he had almost accepted it as part of life.   Want to be like Ivan? Request a Complimentary Discovery Visit at Our Office in Reston, VA : https://tinyurl.com/4cj7ftza Call/Text at 571-308-8251 to inquire about your eligibility! Follow Us on Instagram: @ health_watchers

Meet Courtney, a 29 year old female who had her ACL reconstruction surgery about a year ago and due to failed rehab, had residual pain, discomfort and tenderness around the knee that stopped her from living her best life- playing soccer; lifting weights and running. Her other choices were more injections or another surgery!   She attended our Knee Pain Workshop and right after decided to commit to our Regenerative (Shockwave) Therapy program. Fast forward, 6-8 weeks later, she now has full mobility in the knee; is lifting weights in the gym and is getting back to Running gradually.   She is living her best active life and has successfully ditched invasive procedures!   Want to be Like Courtney? Join Us for our Upcoming Workshop on Knee Problems on Saturday July 26th at 10 AM EST at our office in Reston:  11150 Sunset Hills Rd, Suite 304, Reston, VA 20190

In this Episode, we chat with Ankush (41), who came to us with pain in both knees, leading to very limited mobility and hence other health issues. He started his journey with us with a Discovery Visit and after committing to our program - combining the regenerative power of Shockwave Therapy with the McKenzie Method - Ankush is now not only pain-free but is also walking 10k+ steps daily and getting ready for some upcoming travel without any fear or hesitation!   Tune in as Ankush shares his inspiring journey from pain to powerful movement and renewed freedom.   Want to be like Ankush? Want to recover from your chronic knee issues despite previous treatments having failed you? Request a Complimentary Discovery Visit: https://tinyurl.com/4cj7ftza Follow Us on Instagram: @health_watchers

In this episode, we chat with Tia, a 50-year-old who came to us feeling trapped by constant pain, sleepless nights, and the inability to walk more than a couple of blocks. She found us at one of our workshops, and after committing to our program—combining the McKenzie Method with the regenerative power of Shockwave Therapy—Tia is now pain-free after just 6-7 weeks! She’s sleeping better and walking long distances like she used to. Excitingly, she’s gearing up to return to Zumba as an instructor in just a couple of weeks! Tune in as Tia shares her incredible journey of overcoming pain and stepping into a life full of energy and movement once again!   Want to be like Tia? Want to recover from your chronic back issues despite previous treatments having failed you? Request a Complimentary Discovery Visit: https://tinyurl.com/4cj7ftza Follow Us on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2p34f9ha Follow Us on Instagram: @health_watchers

Meet Parth (45) who started with us with chronic back problems and was having very frequent 'back spasms' that would limit him for days. He is now back spasm-free for months, taking long flights without worry, and returning to the gym with his trainer! Parth shares his journey from his previous failed treatments, like general physical therapy, chiropractic care, and pain meds for temporary relief- to not losing hope and starting on his program with us! He is now enjoying his active life - traveling for work, with his family, and is back at the gym so he can stay as active & healthy as possible! Listen to this Episode to get the full story! We have a workshop coming up this March! Put An END To Knee Pain: Proven Strategies to Strengthen Your Knees and Live Pain-Free, So You Can Get Back To Your Active Lifestyle! Sign Up Today: https://tinyurl.com/48kryby7 Want to be like Parth? Want to recover from your chronic back issues despite previous treatments having failed you? Request a Complimentary Discovery Visit: https://tinyurl.com/4cj7ftza Follow Us on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2p34f9ha Follow Us on Instagram: @health_watchers

 🌱 Welcome to our first episode of 2025! 🌱 In today’s episode, we’re joined by Gwyn Whittaker, Founder of Greenfare Organic Café in Herndon, VA. Gwyn is here to share insights on the power of plant-based eating and how it can help with everything from fat loss to managing conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol—all naturally through food! If you're looking to start your journey toward a healthier lifestyle, especially as you get 50+, this episode is packed with valuable tips and real-life success stories! Tune in to discover: - How plant-based eating can support fat loss and metabolic health   - Ways to manage diabetes and cholesterol through diet   - Gwyn’s top advice for anyone starting their plant-based journey Don't miss out—this one’s for anyone ready to take control of their health through food! Learn More About Greenfare: https://greenfare.com/    Inquire About Working With Us: https://www.healthwatcherspt.com/inquiry   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/health_watchers/?hl=en

Meet Michael (54) who started with us with back & knee problems that stopped him from walking more than a few blocks and even had a spinal surgery scheduled. Fast forward a few months later, he has canceled his spine surgery and is pain-free in both his back & knee. He's even up to walking 10k+ steps with his wife most days!   Michael shares his journey from his previous failed treatments to not losing hope and starting on his program with us at our Back Pain & Sciatica workshop. He is now enjoying his active life - traveling with his wife, playing golf with his boys, and getting his life back!   Listen to this Episode to get the full story!   Want to be like Michael? Want to recover from your back & knee issues despite previous treatments having failed you? Request a Complimentary Discovery Visit!   Subscribe On Youtube   Follow Us on Instagram

Meet Shari (63) who started with us with back problems that stopped her from being active. Now a month later, she is not just pain-free but is training for her upcoming triathlon event in October 2024.   She shares her journey of having chronic issues and how she has learned to manage her aches & pains and stay active.   Want to be like Shari and find a resolution for your Back Problem?    Sign up for our last 2024 Workshop: Secrets to End Back Problems & Reclaim Your Active Life Workshop   Request a Complimentary Discovery Visit   Subscribe On Youtube   Follow Us on Instagram

Meet Adam (47 years) who came in with a chronic history of back and pinched nerve problems. He was taking several meds, and cortisone shots, and had gone through general Physical Therapy with no real relief. At our Back Pain & Sciatica Workshop in August, he joined our Exclusive Program! Now he is fully pain-free (without any pills or injections). He is back to biking and is now working towards returning to the Gym! Want to be like Adam and do something about your Chronic Back & Sciatica Problems? Reserve your Spot for our Next Workshop: Secrets to End Back Problems & Reclaim Your Active Life Workshop Request a Complimentary Discovery Visit Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us

In this week's podcast Episode, our guest is Dr. Rita Roy (physician & CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation).   She presents her perspective in this episode both as a physician and someone who has needed a spinal fusion.   We discuss topics like prevention, osteoporosis, management & wellness regarding spinal health.   We also discuss Osteoporosis & its implications, posture, and falls for both men and women who are 50+.    If you are a 50+ active adult or 65+ senior trying to stay independent & mobile with better spinal health, then this episode is a must-listen for you.   Order a Copy of our Book Active Beyond Fifty Here: https://mybook.to/pMSv   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/health_watchers/?hl=en   Make an Inquiry About Your Back/Neck Problem: https://www.healthwatcherspt.com/inquiry

In today's podcast episode, we have a very special guest. His name is Dr. William Kemp- a neurosurgeon. He has been with the VSI since 2022 and is the only neurosurgeon at his practice.   In this Episode, we dive into details as to when should a person with spine issues see a neurosurgeon; when is a person with back problems a candidate for surgery and how can someone 50+ take care of their spine, stay active & avoid unnecessary surgeries.   If you are 50+ and enjoy staying active, being pain-free naturally, and would like to avoid unnecessary surgery then this Episode is a MUST LISTEN for you!   Order a Copy of Book Active Beyond Fifty Here: https://mybook.to/pMSv   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/health_watchers/?hl=en   Instagram Dr. William Kemp: https://www.instagram.com/dr.bill_kemp/?hl=en   Make an Inquiry About your Back/Neck Problem: https://www.healthwatcherspt.com/inquiry

In this Podcast Episode, our guest is Nutritionist Alana Sugar.    We talk about eating seasonally, making changes in our diet as summer months arrive and how all foods are not 'one size fits all'.   We also discuss making dietary changes for people who are 50+ instead of just relying on supplements to fill the nutritional gaps.   If you are looking to eat healthier as you turn 50+ to stay active and enjoy peak health and mobility, then this Episode is for you.   Order a Copy of Our Book Active Beyond Fifty Here: https://mybook.to/pMSv   Join Us for Our In-Person Workshop at Our Office in Reston, VA on Staying Active With Shoulder Problems: https://keap.app/contact-us/1020690592775434   Inquiry About Working With Us: https://www.healthwatcherspt.com/inquiry

In this podcast episode, our guest is Ray Pugsley - Owner of PR Run & Walk Stores across Northern VA.   In this episode, we talk about the need for supportive shoes customised for runners/walkers especially when they are 50+ and have degenerative joints.   If you are 50+ and enjoy long walks, hiking, running and feel that joint or muscle problems get in the way of enjoying those, then this Episode is a MUST LISTEN for you.   Order a Copy of Our Book Active Beyond Fifty Here: https://mybook.to/pMSv   Join Us for Our In-Person Workshop at Our Office in Reston, VA on Staying Active With Knee Problems: https://keap.app/contact-us/6244848977720567   Inquiry About Working With Us: https://www.healthwatcherspt.com/inquiry  

In this podcast episode, we have a very special guest. His name is Dr. Thomas Schuler, Founder of Virginia Spine Institute. He started the Virginia Spine Institute about 32 years ago & he is a double board certified surgeon. In this episode, we talk about when someone is a candidate for surgery versus natural non operative ways of treatment if they have sciatica or pinched nerve issues. Great tips for people who are 50+ and would like to stay active & take better care of their spinal health.   If you are in your 50's, 60's or 70's and have a degenerative spine or sciatica or pinched nerve then this Episode is a MUST LISTEN for you.   Order a Copy of Book Active Beyond Fifty Here: https://mybook.to/pMSv   Sign Up for Our Staying Active With Sciatica Workshop Here: https://keap.app/contact-us/6343898600807714     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/health_watchers/?hl=en Dr. Schuler: https://www.instagram.com/drschuler_virginiaspine/?hl=en   Inquiry About Working With Us: https://www.healthwatcherspt.com/inquiry

In today's podcast episode, we have a very special guest. His name is Dr. Thomas Nguyen, Virginia Spine Institute. He has been with the Virginia Spine Institute for about 18 years and specializes in pain management and non-surgical treatment options. He has been featured on ABC news and other news channels talking about golf injuries.   In this Episode, we discuss golfing and its impact on the spine as well as common golfing injuries seen in people aged 50+   If you are 50+ and enjoy golfing but back problems hold you back from enjoying this sport to the fullest or are a concern for you, then this Episode is a MUST LISTEN for you!   Order a Copy of Book Active Beyond Fifty Here: https://mybook.to/pMSv   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/health_watchers/?hl=en   Instagram Dr. Thomas Nguyen: https://www.instagram.com/dr.t_nguyen/?hl=en   Consultation for golfers with Back Problems: https://www.healthwatcherspt.com/inquiry

In this Episode, We are welcoming Dr. Pamela Shields, PT, Dip.MDT, OCS to our practice at Health Watchers. Pam brings in several years of clinical experience plus extensive training to our practice.    We talk about her experience as a physical therapist over the years in healthcare plus her experience of seeing Yoga Injuries in people with Back problems.   If you are a Back pain and sciatica sufferer who is trying to return to Yoga to maintain an active life, then this Episode is a must listen for you.   Request an Appointment with Dr. Pamela Shields: https://www.healthwatcherspt.com/inquiry   Order a Copy of Our Book: https://mybook.to/pMSv   Follow us  on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/health_watchers/?hl=en

If you are someone who has chronic back issues, have tried several other treatments and are frustrated with your recovery but secretly would like to return to Yoga, Pilates etc and enjoy quality time with your kids like sitting on the soccer field bleachers pain-free then this episode is a MUST listen for you.   In this Episode, we have a special guest Min Hyun who has been on a Back problem recovery journey with us and has successfully resolved her extruded disk, gotten pain-free, returned to Yoga and attends soccer games sitting on the bleachers pain-free. She travels for work and is a busy mom of two high schoolers and share her tips of how she executes these lifestyle changes.   If Time is an excuse that you have been giving yourself to improve your back problem, then this story is for you.   Get a Copy of Our Book Active Beyond Fifty: https://mybook.to/pMSv   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/health_watchers/?hl=en   Make an Inquiry: https://www.healthwatcherspt.com/inquiry  

In today's podcast episode, we have a very special guest. His name is Dr. Niteesh Bharara, Director of Regenerative Medicine at Virginia Spine Institute. He has been named the Face of Regenerative Medicine and has been with the spine institute for 10 years.   He explains all about PRP, plasma therapy and stem cell therapy and who might be the best candidate for that.   If you have been suffering from spine and joint problems and are looking for other treatment options, then this Episode is for you!   Order a Copy of Book Active Beyond Fifty Here: https://mybook.to/pMSv   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/health_watchers/?hl=en Dr. Bharara: https://www.instagram.com/doctor_bharara/   Inquiry: https://www.healthwatcherspt.com/inquiry

In todays podcast episode, we discuss some Q & A's around the book - Active Beyond Fifty: share some highlights and reviews that we have received about the book from our audience and share some backstories.    Who is this book for?   If you are 50+ or are heading towards that age and are struggling to stay active, mobile, and independent with spine and joint problems, then Dr. Taruna Rijhwani, PT was written this book for you.    Most people as they enter their fifties and beyond struggle with spine and joint problems at some point. And the hardest thing about that is being able to make the right, informed choice about how to manage these problems and also maintain their active life - travel, spend time with their grandkids, play golf with their friends, or simply go on long walks with their spouse.    These simple life pleasures are all they want to be able to enjoy yet the only option they usually have is more painkillers, injections, or surgery. This book helps break down the root cause of your spine and joint problems and also the myths around aging.    Dr. Taruna breaks down the pros and cons of many different treatment options available to you so you can choose the ones that are the best fit for you and make the necessary permanent lifestyle changes.   You don’t have to accept a life of pain or worse immobility. With the right support and advice, you can stay active and maintain your mobility well past your fifties. This book will help you do just that.   Get Your Copy Here: https://mybook.to/pMSv

If You are someone who is fifty plus and is struggling to stay active, avoid injections and unnecessary surgery from spine & joint problems then our book is written for you- Active Beyond Fifty.   This Book is a complete guide of a workbook that will help understand the Root Cause of your problems so you can make decisions from an informed place and also incorporate lifestyle changes that will help make sure you maintain your mobility, independence and active life.   Order Your Book Copy Here With Us:  https://keap.app/checkout/olv060/book-form   On Amazon:   E-mail: taruna@healthwatcherspt.com   Order Your Book Copy Here With Us: https://keap.app/checkout/olv060/book-form   On Amazon:   E-mail: taruna@healthwatcherspt.com     This Book is a complete guide of a workbook that will help understand the Root Cause of your problems so you can make decisions from an informed place and also incorporate lifestyle changes that will help make sure you maintain your mobility, independence and active life.   Order Your Book Copy Here With Us: https://keap.app/checkout/olv060/book-form   On Amazon:   E-mail: taruna@healthwatcherspt.com This Book is a complete guide of a workbook that will help understand the Root Cause of your problems so you can make decisions from an informed place and also incorporate lifestyle changes that will help make sure you maintain your mobility, independence and active life.   Order Your Book Copy Here With Us: https://keap.app/checkout/olv060/book-form   On Amazon:   E-mail: taruna@healthwatcherspt.com   This Book is a complete guide of a workbook that will help understand the Root Cause of your problems so you can make decisions from an informed place and also incorporate lifestyle changes that will help make sure you maintain your mobility, independence and active life.   Order Your Book Copy Here With Us: https://keap.app/checkout/olv060/book-form   On Amazon:   E-mail: taruna@healthwatcherspt.com   This Book is a complete guide of a workbook that will help understand the Root Cause of your problems so you can make decisions from an informed place and also incorporate lifestyle changes that will help make sure you maintain your mobility, independence and active life.   Order Your Book Copy Here With Us: https://keap.app/checkout/olv060/book-form   On Amazon:   E-mail: taruna@healthwatcherspt.com