Essential Sports and Spine Solutions

01/21/2026

I remember hanging my head low as I was leaning up against the fieldhouse, that cold October night. My coach came over to me, and the tears started to flow.

Back pain sucks. It wasn’t the pain or discomfort that I was crying; it was the fact I pretty much knew I wasn’t going to be able to play football again.

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01/20/2026

Let's do something about your pain

01/15/2026

✨ “Like magic!” ✨

That’s how one of our patients who gave us a 5-star review described their experience with MLS Laser Therapy — and we couldn’t agree more.

✅ Quick – Sessions are just 7 minutes (give or take).
✅ Painless – No needles, no meds.
✅ Effective – Many feel relief after just ONE session.

Whether it’s a nagging chronic injury or pain that just won’t quit, MLS therapy might be the game-changer you've been waiting for.

💬 “Where I’m at now is much better than where I was!”
Don’t settle for living with pain. Let’s find the right solution — together.

📍 Columbus, OH
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📞 614-626-8707
✉️ info@essentialsportsspine.com

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01/15/2026

Learning about rotator cuff injuries helps explain why new treatments like PRP have become great alternatives to traditional approaches

PRP treatment for rotator cuff tears is getting a lot of attention because research shows it heals better than traditional treatments. This injury affects more than 25% of adults over 50. It's one of the main reasons people experience shoulder pain and disability that affects their daily life and ov...

01/13/2026

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Ultimately, Essential Sports & Spine is about giving people back the freedom to move — and the knowledge that they have options beyond painkillers and operating rooms. “We help patients understand that pain isn’t a life sentence,” Verma says. “With the right treatment and movement, the body is capable of remarkable repair.”

01/10/2026

We're deep into this multi-part series aimed at tackling the chronic overuse of NSAIDs in the U.S. 🇺🇸💊 — and trust me, there’s more coming.

📚 Each post is packed with insights I wish were taught in med school. You can catch up on all parts FREE on my Substack (link in bio).

🎥 Want even more real-talk tips? Check out my YouTube channel: Things I Didn’t Learn in Med School (link in bio).

Ready to truly heal in 2026?
Let’s rewrite your pain story, and reestablish hope— one visit at a time.

👉 Schedule your appointment today

📍 Columbus, OH
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📞 614-626-8707
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01/08/2026

Thursdays = Procedures Day at Essential Sports & Spine Solutions ✨

At our clinic, procedures aren’t “just another appointment.”
They’re a sacred part of a personalized treatment plan.

It’s a moment where trust goes both ways:

🤝 Patients trust their physician to guide them toward a better life—hopefully pain-free.
🧠 Physicians trust their training, their skill set, and the patient’s partnership in the process.

Procedures Day demands:

🎯 Focus
🛠️ Precision
🧘 Patience (because sometimes the unexpected happens)
And above all—respect for the moment.

If you’ve ever put your trust in a care plan, you know how meaningful that step can be. 💙

Looking for some guidance on your healing journey?

Book with us

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01/06/2026

🔴 PAIN is more than just physical.
Chronic pain and inflammation are complex—and so is the solution.

At Essential Sports and Spine Solutions, we embrace the biopsychosocial model of care. That means we treat the whole person, not just the symptoms.

🧠 Behavioral Therapies like CBT and ACT help manage stress and reframe pain perception.
💪 Movement Therapies like resistance training and coordination exercises rebuild strength and function.
🤲 Manual Therapies like massage and manipulation reduce tension and improve circulation.

✨ And in the center?
Healing practices like yoga, tai chi, and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)—which combine all three approaches to restore balance in body and mind.

✅ Evidence-backed
✅ Patient-centered
✅ Rooted in true healing

🔁 Save this post to remind yourself: you don’t have to “push through” the pain. There are smarter, safer, and more holistic ways to heal.

Note: This is before we even talk about pharmaceutical treatments and injections/interventions!

👉 Ready to explore your personalized pain relief plan?

📲 Click the link in bio or call us today to schedule your consult with Dr. Nikhil Verma.

01/03/2026

We get it, pain is challenging.

One issue we see is that in most of medicine, there are clear-cut guidelines and protocols.

That isn't always the case with musculoskeletal injuries, especially back pain.

What makes matter worse, is often patients don't know who to even see first. Or they get lost in the big systems.

So they ignore the pain until it is too late.

At Essential Sports and Spine Solutions, we are here to help guide you.

We are here to heal, not mask.

Let’s find the right solution for your pain — together.

📍 Columbus, OH
🔗 Book now: Link in bio
📞 614-626-8707
✉️ info@essentialsportsspine.com

or use direct booking: https://www.essentialsportsspine.com/request-appointment/

12/31/2025

Let's make 2026 a year to heal.

No more running from pain.

If you want help, reach out to set up an appointment.

12/30/2025

Most people are stuck in the same loop:

Pain → rest → meds → flare-up → repeat.

That’s not healing. That’s managing symptoms.

I write Essentials of Healing to explain what actually works—
how tendons heal, why chronic pain lingers, and how rehab + regenerative medicine fit together the right way.

If you want to understand your body instead of guessing:

👉 Subscribe to the Substack NIKHILVERMAMD.SUBSTACK.COM
👉 Learn how we approach tendon, joint, and spine healing
👉 And when you’re ready, book a visit with us to build a real plan—not a temporary fix

This is education first.
Healing second.
Procedures only when they make sense.

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Your body isn’t broken.
It just needs better guidance.