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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Suffer from back pain? Too often people leave their back pain untreated and barely able to get through a days work. If you are in Chester County, PA there is a chiropractor ready to restore your back to health. Dr. Joel A. Stutzman DC of Paoli Chiropractic uses spinal decompression to bring lasting relief to patients with back pain.
Hauptman Family Health Center
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Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Herniated discs, also known as bulged or slipped discs, can cause severe pain and discomfort. If you are suffering with back pain because of your herniated disc, you may be in need of some serious relief. At Hauptman Family Health Center, they understand the value and importance of an integrated approach to health care.Dr. Garret Hauptman DC understands the importance of maintaining your health and wellbeing, and wants to work with you to help you achieve optimum health. If you are looking for relief in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, call Dr. Hauptman today.
Scatena Chiropractic
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1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
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There is a mass number of individuals who suffer greatly due to an unbearable back condition. If you, too, are suffering from debilitating pain caused by a back disorder, then you are quite familiar on how accountable it is for the limitations you face in your everyday life. That is why you need to locate a chiropractor who can help you take the right steps towards a healthy and rapid recovery. Just the right candidate for that task is Dr. Anthony Scatena, DC at Scatena Chiropractic in Lexington, Kentucky. He and his team have both the professionalism and the approach to ease your pain and help you get started on a healthy and productive life again.
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Austin,
TX
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Are you in need of a good back doctor and are living in Austin, Texas? At the onset of back pain it is crucial to check with a trained professional who can assist you with accurate information. Dr. Steven Minors the leader of Rehab FX located in Austin has been helped hundreds of people get back on their feet after suffering with back pains. If you are looking for a good back doctor, consider getting treatment with Dr. Minors today. Call now.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
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4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
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Are you looking for a doctor who can relieve your back pain? Dr. Drew Oliphant, DC of the Alberta Neck and Back Relief Center might have the answer you have been searching for. He is located in Calgary, Alberta and has helped many people recover from debilitating back pain. Dr. Oliphant and a team of professionals will provide you with the quality service you expect. They try in every way to uphold their motto: "We Work When You Don't."
Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care
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5740 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor,
MI
48105
Chronic neck pain can have adverse affects on your quality of life. Living in pain may prevent you from living a happy, active life. At the Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care, relief may be a phone call away. Bypassing invasive surgeries and painful needle injections, the experts here utilize the DRX9000 Spinal Decompression Unit to treat conditions such as Chronic Neck and Low Back Pain.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
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8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
Many Americans suffer from back pain. Back pain can occur at any age and men and women tend to be affected equally. Back pain can sometimes be treated with medication or massage therapy. But back pain can be quite serious--In fact, back pain is one of the main reasons why employees call out sick from work. Oftentimes, back pain is caused by damage to the ligaments and muscles in the back. Many things can trigger back pain: sitting or standing in the wrong position, straining the muscles when bending, lifting, or twisting, or from an accident, such as a fall. If your back pain is truly affecting every aspect of your life, you should find a chiropractor who can restore your day-to-day routines, back pain free! A chiropractor can help you find the best treatment option for that stabbing back pain that keeps you stuck in bed all day long. If you're looking for a reputable doctor in the Richmond, Virginia area, make an appointment with Dr. Michael C. Mulvaney, DC, of the Spinal Correctio
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
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NYC,
NY
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If you're searching for a physical therapy center, why not choose a dedicated physical therapist who will treat you with the utmost respect and care. Dr. Steven Shoshany, D.C. is part of the New York Integrative Medical and Rehab clinic located in NYC, New York and has experience in injury rehabilitation.
Joint Effort Chiropractic
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1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Fibromyalgia is a serious condition plaguing millions of individuals in the United States. If you have a severe case of Fibromyalgia, you are usually hit with sharp pangs of pain that manifests in a large part of your body, namely your mid-section. Pain isn't the only symptom you have or might experience; constant headaches, numbness or tingling, and disruptive sleeping patterns also come with the territory, making both your days and nights quite unbearable. However, you can significantly lessen the severity of Fibromyalgia as well as treat its symptoms by receiving optimal chiropractic care from Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS at the Joint Effort Chiropractic in White Plains, New York.
SpinalAid in Indiana
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4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Is severe pain from a bulging disc taking your normal life away? Is it a struggle to fulfill everyday functions, such as sitting, standing, and walking? Then quality treatment isn't an option; it's an obligation. At Spine Aid in Valparaiso, Indiana, Dr. John Kostidis, DC is a board certified chiropractor whose in-depth knowledge of the disc area as well as an effective approach, will give your disc the healing that it needs.
Utah Disc Center
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471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton,
UT
84041
Chiropractic clinics are a great way to free yourself from nagging back pain and the desperation that goes along with it. The expertise of Dr. Michael Kunzler and the Utah Disc Center help people every day in the West Valley, Utah area lead better lives through chiropractic medicine.
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
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459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
Is knee pain keeping making you uncomfortable and limiting your movment? Due to the weight that the leg joints constantly have to bear, it is possible to develop painful knee conditions over time. At Performance Rehabilitation, Dr. Ronald Spiaggia D.C has been providing care for those with injured knees and knee pain. The treatment provided aims to first diagnose and then strengthen the knee with the best possible exercise plan possible. If you are experiencing knee pain and live in New Jersey, contact Dr. Spiaggia's office today.
Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
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91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
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Has lower back or leg pain made it difficult to perform everyday activities? Is a recent sciatica diagnosis putting a dark cloud over your life? Are you tired of relying on pain killers just to get through the day? At Hoboken Integrated Healthcare Dr. Joseph Canova, DC offers a better and safer way to relieve the pain and discomfort. Using the best non-surgical sciatica treatment available, including the revolutionary spinal decompression technology, being restricted by sciatica can be a thing of the past. If you or a loved one is looking for a way to relieve the pain, in the Hoboken, New Jersey area, contact Integrated Healthcare today.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
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551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
If you or someone you know is having trouble with their golf swing, or experiencing any other discomfort that strictly limits the mobility of the shoulder, great help is available. When over-the-counter fixes for your shoulder pain, then spinal decompression technology may be able to help. At Empire Physical Medicine and Pain Management, Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D., offers his medical specialty to all residents of the Upper West Side of Manhattan community.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
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632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
Is back pain disrupting your everyday routine? Is it making work or other daily activities a lot more challenging? Then you have a serious condition that should be treated the right way. At New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in the Downtown area of Manhattan near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train, Dr. Steven Shoshany, D.C. provides quality back pain treatment that will effectively heal your back as well as improve your health. Dr. Shoshany and his professional team will provide you with a treatment plan that is customized to suit your specific needs.
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
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55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Modern diagnostic medicine has become increasingly more expensive as it has gotten more accurate and dependable; digital MRI services are particularly useful to doctors and surgeons when they need to make the right diagnosis and prescribe the best treatment. Lawrence Hospital Center serving Bedford Park, New York makes digital MRI services and other medical imaging affordable for the community they serve while offering the best contemporary medicine can give.