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
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
Spinal Decompression provides an alternative to surgery in many cases of lower back pain caused by herniated discs. A herniated disc is a condition of the disc. The disc a jelly-like material between two bones in your spine. There is a middle section called a nucleus and an outer band called an annulus. As we age the outer band, or the annulus, which is a collagen based tissue, begins to break down. The nucleus, which is in the middle, migrates outside and puts pressure on the spinal nerve causing either pain or dysfunction.
Continue reading: Spinal Decompression for Lower Back Pain
The Spine Force machine is the only device capable of stimulating the deep muscles of the spine. A groundbreaking device called the Spine Force has the potential to transform how we care for the muscles and structures in the lower back. LPG Systems is a France based company that has developed this machine to stimulate the deep connective tissue within the spine that can break down with sedentary lifestyle habits. With the advent of the Spine Force, health practitioners who specialize in treating spinal diseases and disorders may now have a resource to ensure that patients don't have recurring spinal problems.
Continue reading: Spine Force Machine for Herniated Discs
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
Poor posture is at the root of chronic tension headaches. An article written by holistic care author Doug Fogel explains how having a tight neck, shoulders, and upper back contribute to chronic tension headaches. He says the tension is caused by poor posture and/or accident-related trauma. Conventional treatments like pain medication have little effect on long term relief. The only way to relieve symptoms is to treat the cause of the tension and address instances of poor posture.
Continue reading: The Cause of Chronic Tension Headaches
New studies demonstrate that waiting may be the best alternative to back surgery. Approximately 1.5 million back surgeries are performed worldwide. These surgeries are performed to address painful problems associated with slipped or misaligned disks. Intransient sciatica and other lower back conditions are extremely painful and can impact the quality of life of those afflicted. New research though suggests that 75% of such cases will improve on their own if left untreated.
Continue reading: Waiting May Reduce Need for Back Surgery
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
Call (888) 870-2099
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
Spinal decompression therapy has taken the chiropractic world by storm. It has revolutionized the practice by allowing for an alternative to spinal surgeries, consisting of a noninvasive therapy. Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC of the Valley Spinal Decompression Center is serving Los Angeles, California with this latest advancement, featuring the DRX9000. The DRX9000 is the FDA-cleared technology that makes this procedure possible.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Is the outer part of your elbow sore and tender? Are you having a harder time grasping and picking things up? Even if you don’t play sports, you may have tennis elbow. Tennis elbow is a condition that can happen to almost anybody. It is common among carpenters, mechanics, office workers, cashiers and people who do certain repetitive motions. This lateral elbow pain occurs because there is inflammation to the outside elbow bone. If you are looking for relief for your tennis elbow, Dr. Lenny Roberts DC, of Roberts Family Chiropractic can use his chiropractic knowledge and expertise to treat your condition and help improve your quality of life. If you are looking for superior quality service and treatment in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, Dr. Roberts will give you the service and care you need and deserve.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Heard of the DRX9000? There's a new alternative in Spinal Decompression, with DTS spinal decompression. At the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center they offer spinal decompression therapy as the non-surgical alternative for a range of spinal conditions. Get spinal decompression treatment and get back to living the way you used to.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
Call 888-575-1316
2080 West County Line Rd.
Jackson,
New Jersey
08527
Have a bulging disc? Has a bulging disc caused a decrease in your physical activity? Do not lose hope, North East Spine and Sports Medicine in the Lakewood, New Jersey area utilizes many chiropractic methods to bring relief for your bulging disc. Dr. Robert Lambrou, DC is director of North East Spine and Sports Medicine of Jackson. Dr. Lambrou has the ability to strike a perfect balance between understanding a patient's dynamic needs and implementation of cutting edge advancements in the treatment of pain, which has made him a leader in integrating conservative treatment methods. Dr. Lambrou holds certification in performing Manipulation under Anesthesia, a viable treatment option for those who suffer with chronic shoulder and lower back pain.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
The loss of bone density through osteoporosis can be very painful. With the right help you can find relief and get back to living your life. At New York Integrative Medical and Rehab, experts like Dr. Steven Shoshany with years of experience in chiropractic and wellness medicine get results that last.
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.
Spinal Decompression of Minnesota
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2785 White Bear Ave. Suite 108
Maplewood,
Minnesota
55109
Surgery is no longer your only option for effective back pain treatment. Dr. Jeffrey Lavell, DC of Spinal Decompression of Minnesota offers cutting-edge, minimally invasive technology that can bring you the relief you have been waiting for. He has already helped hundreds of people in the St. Paul, Minnesota area return to their active lifestyles free from pain, and continues to provide top-notch service to each of his patients.
Staten Island DRX
Call
3204 Amboy Rd.
Staten Island,
NY
10306
If you're suffering from sciatica you don't have to treat it by risking your health with back surgery. Natural chiropractic care is a viable, safe and effective alternative to surgery. Dr. Robert M. Browne of Staten Island DRX in Staten Island, New York makes that alternative available for you.
MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
Call (888) 820-2250
33 Central Ave
Midland Park,
NJ
07432
Why suffer from chronic back pain any longer? The staff at MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy Center in Midland Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, are committed to providing quick pain relief to all of their patients in NJ. They know how debilitating back pain can be, and do not want you to suffer any longer. MedWell, L.L.C. takes a multi-disciplinary approach to treating back pain. They integrate chiropractic with physical therapy to achieve optimal results.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Proper nutrition is essential to good health. If you are looking for ways to improve your health and quality of life, adjusting your dietary and eating habits in addition to exercise is the starting point on the road to good health. At Hauptman Family Health Center they offer their clients a multidisciplinary, integrated and holistic approach to their health so they are able to achieve a well rounded treatment plan.If you are ready to implement lifestyle changes to help you live a healthier, happier life in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, call Dr. Hauptman today.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan,
NY
10176
Living with neck pain is not living a full life. So if you are suffering from neck pain and are seeking treatment that does not involve surgery, Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management where the Director, Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D., can offer you alternatives that work. He incorporates FDA-cleared spinal decompression to help patients who have been feeling the pain for years. Based not far from Uptown Manhattan, New York City, you can get neck pain treatment that works without the worries of surgery.
Call 862-203-3296
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.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Dr. Steven Shoshany and the team at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab offer manual massage therapy techniques as part of their "hands on" physical therapy program. This includes both trigger point and myofascial therapy.
Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness
Call 862-203-3296
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
A Herniated Disc's symptoms can range from irritability to severe pain. Regardless of the specifics of your disorder, it is vital that you turn to experienced professionals for state of the art treatment that can effectively maintain your overall health. For Families living in in Passaic County, New Jersey, Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC has years of combined experience along with the most advanced spinal decompression unitsin order to ensure optimal recovery.
Utah Disc Center
Call 801-525-1471
471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton,
UT
84041
Is back pain constantly coming between you and the things you want to do? Get the proper treatment you deserve from Dr. Michael Kunzler at The Utah Disc Center located in Ogden, Weber County, UT. Their chiropractic treatments are safe, effective, and non-surgical. Chiropractors use spinal adjustment as their main procedure in correcting the spine.
SpinalAid in Indiana
Call 1-219-465-1140
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Are you suffering from neck pain, but feel turned off by the idea of undergoing surgery? Then finding quality non-invasive neck pain treatment should be your next step. Thanks to spinal decompression therapy with Dr. John Kostidis, DC at Spine Aid in Valparaiso, Indiana, you will experience many benefits. You will have the opportunity to live a pain free life without the painful risks of surgery, as well as the large hospital bills that come with it.
Detroit Institute for Spinal Care
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5600 W. Maple Road St, A110
West Bloomfield,
MI
48322
The team at Mintz Family Chiropractic understands that you are tired of dealing with chronic back pain. They know that you are at the point of thinking of undergoing surgery to relieve your chronic back pain. But your last choice is not surgery; there is hope for you through a non surgical chiropractic adjustment that can relieve your chronic back pain. Your answer is Dr. Eric Mintz, DC of Detroit Institute for Spinal Care in North Famington, Michigan.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
At the Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Healthcare in Norwalk, Fairfield County, CT, the DRX9000 to meet the needs of today's patient, proving highly effective in the treatment of back and neck pain. The DR9000 is among the most advanced treatments available for the non-surgical treatment of problems like disc decompression, bulging discs, and sciatica.
Rehabfx
Call 888-421-7730
2404 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
Are you suffering from acute or persistent back pain? A good back doctor can help decompress and reduce your pain. Dr. Steve Minors of Rehab FX in Austin, Texas has been providing Spinal Decompression and physical therapy to assist patients in rehabilitating their bodies. If you wish to return to your normal daily activity contact his office today.
Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
Call 1-888-533-1061
91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
07030
Has chronic pain made it impossible to get through a day of work? Back pain is one of the most common reasons for doctor's vision today. Those suffering from more serious conditions may even consider potentially risky surgery, because no other treatment has proven affective. If you're struggling to find lasting relief for back, neck or shoulder pain, Dr. Joseph Canova, DC can help. Using the best conservative techniques, he can treat a wide range of spinal disorders without the need for drugs or surgery. Don't let a chronic or acute pain condition take an unnecessary hold on your life. Those in the Hoboken area, contact Dr. Canova today.