PRISM Spine and Joint

12/20/2025

One of the joys of the holidays is finding ways to take care of each other. Here are some favorite gift ideas from the PRISM team.

12/19/2025

Look for more guides this week… and feel free to ask your PRISM team if you have more specific questions.

11/25/2025

11/25/2025

And so it begins… the craziness of a season packed with holidays - and deadlines and lots to do. This next week is historically the “greatest” travel week of the year. That can come with plenty of literal and figurative headaches for anyone, even more for those living with - and therefore traveling with - chronic illness, pain, or mobility limitations. Here are some basic tips to remember from the PRISM team.

11/12/2025

To try this month.

11/11/2025

If these early sunsets have left you exhausted and struggling, consider bright light therapy as a safe and side effect free boost. Some basics to scroll through and read here. If you are curious about details or you need more personalized care, please speak with your health care provider - or with one of ours.

11/06/2025

The dark can be cozy… but often it feels oppressive instead. Fatigue and mood changes are common symptoms. Here are some reasons why - and some tips in case you feel extra sluggish this week (we understand!). Remember to reach out for more care if these general suggestions are not enough.

10/25/2025

Autonomic dysfunction is common in connective tissue disease, diabetes, long Covid, and more. The Compass 31 screening tool was developed years ago by the Mayo Clinic and has been validated as an effective tool for measuring dysautonomia symptoms. If you find you relate to these symptoms, consider an officially scored and interpreted result - and care as needed. You can also use your score to measure response to treatment over time. Remember, there IS hope for improvement.

10/25/2025

Hot off the presses… well deserved honors for our very own Dr. Z.

10/24/2025

Basic tips from the PRISM team. Remember that hydration is important for EVERYONE whether you carry a POTS diagnosis or not. Fluid and electrolytes keep tissues healthy, reduce cellular aging, and improve organ & muscle function. Recent studies demonstrated that patients who are more hydrated respond better (with lower cortisol spikes) to stressors.

10/22/2025

Vanessa Ballard, part of PRISM Personalized Medicine was also a contributor at the EDS Scientific Symposium last month. Follow her here & on her pages to learn more about the approach. She is currently accepting new patients via telehealth and at our Silver Spring location.