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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224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
That pain in your legs just won't go away, and any extended amount of time on your feet causes serious pain. When you sit it feels a little better, but the pain is a lot to bear. These are common symptoms of spinal stenosis, a painful spinal condition common with aging. For effective treatment that can put a stop to your pain, call Dr. Peter Ferraro in Passaic County, New Jersey. As a back and neck pain expert, Dr. Ferraro uses the next generation of spinal decompression technology to give patients relief from pain.
Chiropractic Life Center
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400 Barton Boulevard, Suite 201
Rockledge,
FL
32955
At the Chiropractic Life Center in Brevard County, Florida, Dr. Michael Bishop offers quality spinal decompression care.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
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8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
If you are one of the many people struggling with back pain, you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common afflictions affecting adults today. The Spinal Correction Center of Richmond is committed to providing you with the highest quality chiropractic care, spinal decompression, and postural correction. With years of experience helping patients, Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC, not only gives you the best in standard chiropractic care, he also specializes in Lumbar (Spinal) Decompression. If pain is keeping you from doing everyday activities, there is now a safe, non-surgical way to treat it.
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
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459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
Spondylosis is a serious condition than can keep you inactive and immobile from the pain. If you're struggling to find Spondylosis treatment in the Central New Jersey area, at Performance Rehabilitation Center they offer Spondylosis relief without the need of drugs or surgery. Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC has years of experience offering safe, non-surgical treatment for numerous back and spine conditions.
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
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115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
If you are one of the many people that experience severe back pain every morning when you wake up, and everyday is a day full of pain, then you need to locate a chiropractic doctor. The chiropractic doctor you need in Bergen County, New Jersey that will be able to provide you with a solution is Dr. David Podell, DC. He will be able to assist you with your back pain because of his talent, skill and experience.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
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8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
Persistent pain in your lower back or neck that just won’t go away can be a sign of a serious problem like a pinched nerve. The pain can be excruciating, even affecting the little things you do each day just to enjoy and live a normal life. You need effective treatment fast, but you don’t want surgery. What to do? At the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond, Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC, uses the most advanced non-invasive, non-surgical techniques to stop pain so that his patients can resume lives of normal activity and enjoy each day as they once did.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
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1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
When you live with Back Pain, you should look for the means to live without pain. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC of Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in Mamaroneck, Westchester, NY can help you through Spinal Decompression, a cutting-edge technique that has been helping patients all over.
Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic
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6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa,
OK
74133
Pain on the outside of the elbow, pain when using the arm, pain when lifting anything - even the lightest of objects - these are all signs of tennis elbow. Despite the name, this condition can happen to anyone, not only tennis players. Anyone who uses his or her arm in a repetitive motion, day after day, can develop that severe, burning pain. Prescription drugs or surgery, are an option, but they don't always help and you put yourself at risk for side effects. Dr. Michael Peterson of the Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, treats patients with tennis elbow and elbow pain with a combination of natural, non-invasive therapies.
Hauptman Family Health Center
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Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
If relentless back pain is keeping you from doing your job you don't have to be stuck at home while the bills pile up anymore. Dr. Garret Hauptman of the Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania understands how important getting back on your feet is for you and your loved ones. Dr. Hauptman uses spinal decompression therapy in order to make sure that happens.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Is back pain making you dread normal, everyday activities? Do you find yourself relying on pain killers just to get through the day? Is a chronic or acute condition keeping you away from the things and people that you love? It's time to quit wasting time on drugs that only mask the pain. At Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care they believe there is better and safer option out there than drugs or surgery. By combining chiropractic care, spinal decompression technology and natural treatment, Dr. Risa Sloves, DC and Dr. Mark Joachim, DC of Family Chiropractic provide the Bridgeport, CT area with the best non-surgical back pain treatment available.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
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551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan,
NY
10176
A bulging or herniated disc in your back is an awful pain that does not let up, night or day. People who suffer often feel pain when they sit, stand, and lie down; the pain is a constant companion that leaves you listless and unhappy. You can't do the things you enjoy. You're stuck. For effective treatment that can get you relief, Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D. of Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management in Uptown Manhattan, New York City uses spinal decompression.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
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551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Is lower back pain restricting your life? Does the pain make it challenging to walk up a few flights of stairs? For many dealing with the symptoms of sciatica movement that many consider simple can become extremely difficult. For those looking for non-surgical relief, the next generation of spinal decompression technology is here. An ExtenTrac Certified Practice in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC can help restore mobility and relieve the pain of people suffering from sciatica.
Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
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5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Do you suffer from back pain? Is it destroying your ability to be active and live your life to the fullest? At Roffler Spinal Aid, Dr. Rex Roffler offers new hope for chronic back pain suffers using spinal disc decompression. Dr. Roffler is the head of Roffler Spinal Aid in Winter Park Florida, which attracts patients from Orlando, Florida for its unique treatment protocols.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
Call (888) 870-2099
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
Is cervical pain so severe to the point that it is disrupting your lifestyle? Then you need to live a normal life again by receiving quality treatment. At Valley Spinal Decompression Center at the West Valley Medical Center in Fernando, California, you will be under the care of Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC and his dedicated team of professionals. They are all committed to providing you with effective care that will leave you satisfied every step of the way.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
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32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
If you are feeling weak, then there is effective treatment to help rejuvenate your muscles. At NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY, Dr. Howard Goodman, DC, is able to help those with muscle weakness that can lead to recurring back problems or neck pain.
Scatena Chiropractic
Call (888) 355-0063
1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
40513
Do you suffer from intense pain, and are looking for an effective way to relieve your pain? Then you should consider receiving chiropractic care that is effective in correcting your condition and improving your overall health. At Scatena Chiropractic in Lexington, Kentucky, Dr. Anthony J. Scatena, DC and his team are there to deliver effective treatment that will successfully repair your specific condition.
Spinal Relief Center USA
Call (888) 351-8612
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
Is a bulging disc giving you back pain? Get advanced treatment with Dr. Jeremy Meadows, D.C., the chiropractor of choice for thousands of families in the Seattle/ Redmond area. Dr. Meadows is the only practitioner in Washington to include a full spinal rehabilitation center, combined with state of the art dynamic motion x-ray for aid in diagnosing spinal problems.