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.
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Current clinical practice guidelines state that 90% of acute lower back pain patients will recover within four to six weeks, with or without treatment. However, new research published in The British Medical Journal has found that recovery from low back pain is much slower than previously thought. Australian researchers from The George Insitute studied patients with acute low back pain for a year. The results from the study found that even with treatment, after two months only half of the patients had recovered from the original episode of pain. After about one year, 40% were still reporting that their back was still causing them pain.
Continue reading: Low Back Pain Recovery Slow and Uncertain
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Paoli Chiropractic
Call 888-423-5915
15 Industrial Boulevard Suite 202
Paoli,
PA
19301
Are you losing precious hours of sleep? Back pain affects all aspects of a person's life. Don't rely on over-the-counter-drugs to relieve your pain. They only temporarily relieve the symptom never getting to the source of the pain. For lasting relief, Dr. Joel A. Stutzman DC of Paoli Chiropractic in Chester County, PA is ready to help you using spinal decompression, the latest back pain treatment. Get back to healthy lifestyle.
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
Call (888) 837-8158
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
When searching for MRI services, you want superior quality and professionalism. Lawrence Hospital provides excellent, reliable MRI services and other imagery services for its patients. With a board certified staff of radiologists and technicians using the latest technology, you can expect the most accurate results. Lawrence Hospital has been serving patients from all over New York including Yonkers and White Plains, with a high profile, experienced staff. For more information, or to schedule a meeting with a qualified radiologist, call today.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Is leg pain hampering your active lifestyle? Does constant leg pain make it impossible to simply relax at home? For many dealing with constant leg pain from a compressed nerve, a non-surgical, safe and affordable treatment exists. If you're tired of over the counter remedies only barely proving a break from the pain the ExtenTrac Elite can help. An ExtenTrac Certified Practice offers the next generation of spinal decompression treatment for those who suffer in the Upper West Side Manhattan, NYC area.
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)
NYC,
NY
10012
Has spine pain from scoliosis been responsible for a change in your quality of life in Manhattan, NYC? Dr. Steven Shoshany, an accomplished and skilled Doctor of Chiropractic helps people find comfort and peace from struggles likes these.
Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care
Call 734-274-5030
5740 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor,
MI
48105
If you are one of the thousands of Americans suffering from the pain, numbness, or discomfort of a slipped disc, there is help available. Dr. Jon Grenillo and his friendly staff await you at the Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this facility offers sophisticated care.
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.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
Call 888-804-5326
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.
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
Call (888) 319-4510
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
If you are one of millions suffering with back pain, now is the time to do something about it. Dr. David Podell DC, located in New Jersey, can help you live without pain. As the director of the Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation, Dr. Podell offers a comfortable environment for healing.
Northeast Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
New York
11784
Nagging back pain? Looking for an alternative to surgery or using over-the-counter drugs. Physical therapy is used in conjuncture with other procedures to improve a patient's overall wellness. In the Glen Cove, Long Island area, North East Spine & Rehab can help treat the cause of your back pain, making you ready to undergo physical therapy and strengthening your body.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Neck pain. You've had it for so long and tried every treatment you can think of without result. It's discouraging, not to mention the neck pain still keeping you awake, still leaving you groaning every morning. You just want some relief! At Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management near the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC, pain specialist Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D. will help you rediscover what life can be like without neck pain.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Is chronic neck or back pain keeping your from enjoying life? Pain can rob the joy from everyday activities like pushing your kids on the swing. Dr. Risa Sloves, of the Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Healthcare in Fairfield County, has experience in treating back and neck pain. Whether a bulging disk, sciatica, or whiplash, Dr. Marcus has had success in recognizing and treating patients successfully.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
Call (888) 337-9387
4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
Have you tried various treatment plans to relieve yourself of your lower back pain, yet nothing has worked? The process of lumbar decompression using DRX9000 equipment has proven to relieve pain by: reversing the high intradiscal pressures through the application of negative pressure, bringing water, oxygen and other nutrients into the disc, increasing the thickness of the disc, reducing herniated discs and strengthening outer ligaments to help move herniated material back into place. In other words, there's a very good chance this procedure can heal your ailments unlike any of the treatments you may have tried. Dr. Oliphant of the Alberta Back and Neck Rehab specializes in this non-invasive technique and his office in Calgary, Alberta is ready to serve you.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Has recent trauma or injury decreased your mobility? Is limited range of motion making everyday activities a nightmare? Do you or a loved one find yourself relying on painkillers just to get through the day? With decades of combined medical experience, the father and son team of Dr. Stephen and Dr. Garret Hauptman know it takes more than a passive approach to achieve optimal health. Offering comprehensive physical therapy services to the people of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the team at Hauptman Health Care can guide you to heightened health, happiness and quality of life.
Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
Call 888-268-4760
5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Neck and back pain are common afflictions among many adults. If you are one of the many people searching for non-surgical, non-invasive neck pain treatment, SpinalAid Centers of America can help provide you with treatment options to help you find the relief you need to live the healthy, active life you need and deserve. Dr. Rex Roffler has spent years helping patients struggling with pain due to pinched nerves, sciatica, neck pain, or symptoms related to damaged or degenerative discs. If you or a loved one is looking for neck pain treatment in the Orlando, Florida area, call Dr, Roffler today.
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
Call 888-897-4870
459 Watchung Avenue
Morris County, Watchung,
NJ
07069
Is your Spinal Stenosis putting an immense amount of pressure on your life and the everyday activities you perform? Is there excruciating pain in the lower area of your body? If you feel it is time for a change and you want to get your life back on track, then spinal stenosis treatment is available at the Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center in Morris County, New Jersey.
Spinal Relief Center USA
Call (888) 351-8612
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
If chronic pain is stopping you from doing the things in life that you once loved, and you have you tried almost everything with little or no success, then there is an answer out there. If so, Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC of the Spinal Relief Center, USA would like to help you. The Spinal Relief Center is located near Seattle, Washington and is home to hundreds of amazing success stories. Dr. Meadows is a pain specialist who is genuinely concerned about the well being of all of his patients.