Exercise in workplace and community environments is excellent in halting low-back problems, while a variety of other popular interventions have little if any beneficial effect, according to a recent review of a number of high-scientific-quality clinical trials. Continue reading: Only Exercise Found to Prevent Low-Back Problems
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Injecting painkillers into the thin layer of fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord can be effective in relieving pain and restoring function, but there are many risks associated with the procedure, which should be used only as a last resort, specialists said.
The physicians, who spoke at a meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, criticized the freewheeling use of pain medications and technologies, which include implantable, programmable pumps and catheters to deliver the drugs.
Continue reading: Doctors Cautiously Endorse Cerebrospinal-Fluid Pain Therapy
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A study using a handful of large animals strongly suggests that stem cells transferred from the body's own fat can facilitate the repair of damaged spinal discs. Stem cell treatments appeared to increase disc tissue density, concentration of disc matrix proteins between the disc cells, and disc water content.
If clinical studies bear out the results of this research, it could represent a real breakthrough for the more than 300,000 patients undergoing spinal surgery every year.
Continue reading: Stem Cells Can Aid Spinal Disc Repair
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U.S. scientists have created a machine that allows the brain cells of paralyzed monkeys to circumvent a simulated damaged spinal cord and move muscles well enough to play a computer game. The University of Washington researchers, led by Chet Moritz and Eberhard Fetz, used a computer-controlled device to stimulate chemically immobilized muscles. Not only cells in the motor cortex - the brain area that controls movement - were investigated, but sensory cells, too. And they worked equally well. In fact, the scientists found that two-thirds of the neurons they tried could be utilized to move musculature.
Continue reading: A Step Toward Overcoming Paralysis
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Smoking causes cancer, lung disease and heart attacks, and disrupts body chemistry in such dangerous ways that a host of other ailments can result. So it's not surprising that even back problems might be caused by nicotine and smoke ingestion. Indeed, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says smoking diminishes the blood supply to the bones, and saps them of calcium, both of which increase the possibility of the onset of osteoporosis. Suggestive of the relationship between smoking and back issues, one's chances for success after back surgery improve dramatically if one is a nonsmoker or has ceased smoking.
Continue reading: Smoking's Link to Back Problems
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Spinal Decompression has had many technological milestones. Some early tables were just straight pulley tables which were slightly more advanced than traction because they were software driven, yet they would only allow a set amount of pressure. Over time, spinal decompression tables were developed to have a ramp up and ramp down speed of distraction - making for a much smoother experience for the patient. Later advances followed in the form of belting and improved patient comfort.
Continue reading: The Progression of Spinal Decompression
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Spinal Decompression is a non-invasive, non-surgical technology where a patient is placed onto an instrument which belts them in and separates their lower body from their upper body. This allows for pressure to be relieved on certain joints and structures in either the lumbar or cervical regions of the spine. The treatment lasts about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the type of device being used. Patients are usually placed on a protocol that is software driven.
Continue reading: What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?
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Back injuries, with their associated pain, are so widespread that they have become the costliest health care problem for those in the 30-50 age range. So says the Journal of the American Medical Association. "Back pain is probably the commonest reason people seek help for pain management other than acute post-surgical pain," says Dr. Michael Ramsay, chief of the department of anesthesiology and pain management at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas.
Continue reading: When to See a Doctor for Back Pain
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Treating and preventing chronic neck pain can often be successfully accomplished by something as simple as adopting correct posture while waking and sleeping. While the pain sufferer can treat the symptoms of frequent neck "cricks" with neck stretch exercises, painkillers or ice applications, the symptoms' root causes must be dealt with differently. These root causes often involve some kind of poor posture, says Dr. Brian Bruel, an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation on the one hand, and anesthesiology and pain management on the other, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Posture violators might crouch over a desk all day long, slouch on a sofa while watching TV, or contort themselves while reading.
Continue reading: One Simple Solution to Neck Pain: Good Posture
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Two pilot studies show that a new non-surgical spinal decompression treatment has a beneficial effect on lower back pain, and that it seems to benefit the morphology of the spine by increasing disc height. One study, authored by Dr. John Leslie of the Mayo Clinic and others, found that clinical use of a spinal decompression system led to an 88.9 percent reduction in pain scores over the course of six weeks, as well as improvement in Oswestry disability scores and a drop in consumption of pain medications.
Continue reading: Preliminary Data a Boon for New Spinal Decompression
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Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
If you are suffering from agonizing neck pain Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the place for you. You don't have to let neck pain lead to a life of restriction and discomfort. Dr. Lenny Roberts and his team Roberts Family Chiropractic have the Chiropractic resources and remedies to help you get rid of the pain.
North East Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
NY
11787
If you are suffering from Cervical Pain in the Smithtown, Long Island area, then Dr. Daniel Crews, DC and Dr. Kathryn Crews, DC, have a highly effective spinal positioning therapy. It is called the M3D® Therapeutic Protocol and it is a revolutionary technique that will finally give you the relief you've been searching for.
Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic
Call 918-289-2002
6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa,
OK
74133
Do you feel isolated by crippling back pain, unable to participate in the lifestyles that everyone else seems to be enjoying? You're not alone! Back pain is one of the most common causes of disability and missed work in the United States. Call Michael Peterson, D.C. at the Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic near Tulsa, Oklahoma right away!
Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
Call 1-888-533-1061
91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
07030
Have you or a loved one recently sustained an orthopedic injury? Do you finding your self relying on painkillers just to get through the work day? Are you even considering surgery, because no other treatment plans have proven effective? With over 45 years of medical experience, Dr. Mary Salmon, M.D. offers the people of Hoboken a way to live beyond pain. Using some of the best non-surgical techniques available today, Dr. Salmon get help you get back to all the things you love. If you or your loved ones are searching for comprehensive pain management services in the Hoboken, New Jersey area, contact Integrated Healthcare today.
Synergy Pain Relief
Call 888-216-3329
2011 S. Washington Street
Naperville,
IL
60565
Is back pain getting you down? Do you feel overtly exhausted or hurt every time you sit or stand, and want individual treatment for back pain? At Syergy Pain Relief Institute in Bolingbrook, Illinois, the family of doctors and pain specialists can grant you relief from pain with Spinal Decompression, today's revolutionary back pain treatment.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Have a bad back? Find the treatment you need at New York's New York Integrative Medical and Rehab. There you'll find state-of-the-art spinal correction technology along with a wide array of complementary therapies. Dr. Shoshany's chiropractic expertise ensures that patients see long term pain relief in a caring, comfortable environment.
Brooklyn Spine Center
Call 888-772-6132
1117 57th Street
Boro Park,
New York
11219
Spinal Decompression Brooklyn, NY
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Dr. Lenny Roberts is a board certified chiropractor in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. In his practice Roberts Family Chiropractic, Dr. Roberts employs spinal decompression therapy, as well as chiropractic manipulation. He offers his patients comprehensive, compassionate chiropractic care for a wide range of back problems.
Paoli Chiropractic
Call 888-423-5915
15 Industrial Boulevard Suite 202
Paoli,
PA
19301
Have you tried all sorts of treatments and medications trying to relieve your herniated disc? Still nothing seems to bring lasting relief. Paoli Chiropractic near Phoenixville provides safe and effective treatments to relieve a herniated disc. Using their years of experience treating herniated discs the staff will work with you every step of the way to get you back to a healthy lifestyle.
Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care
Call 734-274-5030
5740 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor,
MI
48105
Are you suffering from back pain? Did you know that many Americans will have this problem at some point in their lives? Back pain can result from low back pain, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, herniated/ bulging discs and other low back related disorders. With the use of advanced spinal decompression therapies, the Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care in Detroit, MI can help you. Under the aid of Dr. Jon Grenillo, DC, you can return to a life without back pain.
Call 888-283-6198
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Chiropractors vary in their effectiveness to help patients towards a pain-free lifestyle, procedures, and the effectiveness of the treatment. Some chiropractors, however, rise from the crop and stand out from the rest. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC has acquired tremendous talent, skill and knowledge of cutting-edge Chiropractic technology to help him treat patients with the utmost care expected from an excellent doctor.
Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns,
NY
10605
Having a bulging disc can make simple everyday tasks difficult and often very painful. Living with back pain can unfortunately take away the liberty of basic comfortable living. With the feeling of constant back pain many turn to surgery as an only option. However, thanks to the doctors at Westchester Non-Surgical and Spine Care serving Northern Westchester County, there is a promising alternative to the stress of having to undergo expensive and risky operations.
Chiropractic Life Center
Call (888) 308-4517
400 Barton Boulevard, Suite 201
Rockledge,
Florida
32955
Are you looking for an effective way to successfully relieve chronic back or neck pain, but aren't too enthused about undergoing regular surgery? Then you should consider receiving a reliable chiropractic alternative by receiving treatment from Dr. Michael Bishop at Chiropractic Life Center in Rockledge County, Florida. He can deliver first-rate non-invasive care that will give you the considerable relief you've always wanted, not the complications and side effects that come along with traditional surgery.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
Call (888) 870-2099
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
Looking for a safe and effective way to treat your herniated or bulging disc? Tired of going through treatments that don't work? There is still hope for relief from your back pain. Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC and the Valley Spinal Decompression Center provide non-surgical treatment methods combined with state of the art medical technology. They are a clinic focused on giving relieving back pain and giving them a more desired lifestyle.
Joint Effort Chiropractic
Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
When you wake up with back pain so intense and you can't even get out of bed, it's time to seek professional help. Back pain is truly debilitating you can't walk, drive, spend quality times with loved ones, or even sleep without rubbing your back and wincing in pain. When it seems like that burning, throbbing, gnawing sensation in your back will just not go away, it's time to consider spinal decompression, a revolutionary procedure that treats herniated and bulging discs in the back that have been giving you intense discomfort for too long. If you are longing to walk, run, work and spend quality time with friends and family, Joint Effort Chiropractic in Westchester County, New York can help end the pain and get you back to better living.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Is back pain causing your life to slow down? The major problem concerning back pain is that it can unfortunately take a toll on your entire body. Even basic movements like walking can become not only tiresome, but often unpleasantly painful. At Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, you can find the back pain relief you've been searching for from Dr. Lenny Roberts DC, who doesn't only treat your back, but is also compassionate to see the improvement of your overall health.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
Call (888) 337-9387
4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
Are you suffering from neck or back pain and looking to put an end to the pain once and for all? Then the ticket to pain relief is at Alberta Back and Neck Rehab of Calgary, Alberta, where Dr. Drew Oliphant, DC and a team of skilled medical professionals are ready to help you. They are committed to delivering effective and non-surgical care designed to tackle your specific pain symptoms from a variety of angles.