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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New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
Are you sitting on the sidelines or on the bench due to an injury? Don't let an injury kill your game. Dr. Steven Shoshany will help you step up to the plate in better form than ever. Dr. Shoshany is located at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in NYC and has years of experience in sports medicine.
Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness
Call 862-203-3296
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Millions of Americans are slowed down in their everyday life as a result of spinal disorders. These disorders can not only be limiting physically but also extremely painful. In Passaic County, New Jersey, Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC has a growing reputation for excellence in the field of Back Pain Treatment.
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
Call 888-897-4870
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
Is pain from sciatica lowering your level of activity to such a degree that it's preventing you from fulfilling the simplest functions? Is it causing you to lose many nights of sleep? Then receiving quality treatment is something you need badly. At Performance Rehabilitation in Somerset County, New Jersey, Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC offers first-rate non-surgical treatment designed to successfully ease your pain.
Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
Call 1-888-533-1061
91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
07030
Have everyday activities like making up the bed or walking up a flight of stairs become a nightmare? Do you find yourself relying on over-the-counter pain killers just to get through the day? For many chronic sufferers, the quest to find lasting back pain treatment can seem impossible. With over 19 years of medical experience, Dr. Joseph Canova, DC, knows that there is a better way to treat back pain than drugs or surgery. With the best non-surgical back pain treatment techniques available, the people of Hoboken, New Jersey have the tools to get them back on their feet.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
Call 888-516-6356
1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant,
New Jersey
08742
If crippling neck pain has crippled your social life the North East Spine and Sports Medicine Institute in Pt. Pleasant, New Jersey is the place to address your needs. You don't have to spend your time alone and in pain any longer. Dr. Robert Lambrou has the talent and the techniques to get you back out there enjoying life again.
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.
Paoli Chiropractic
Call 888-423-5915
15 Industrial Boulevard Suite 202
Paoli,
PA
19301
Have you recently been diagnosed with sciatica? Are you looking for a treatment that will get to the source of the problem, but haven%u2019t found anything? Over-the-counter drugs relieve the symptoms of sciatica, but never relieve the source of problem. Paoli Chiropractic near Phoenixville, PA uses safe and effective treatments to get to the source of pain. If you suffer from sciatica call today.
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
Call (888) 836-8057
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
When you are suffering from back pain, you want to get to the root of the problem and fix it. Go to Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab in Portland, Oregon for the professionals who will directly stop the underlying pain from common back problems, such as arthritis and degenerative joint disease. Dr. Leif Choi, DC will be healing your pain through spinal decompression therapy, an efficient method that is being used all over the United States Asia, Europe and Canada.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
A painful back can be extremely discouraging in your daily life. In some sever cases, even getting out of bed can prove to be challenging and excruciating. Chronic back pain can escalate to serious conditions if proper treatment is not received. At Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, you can receive effective treatment for your back pain by trusted and friendly doctors.
SpinalAid in Indiana
Call 1-219-465-1140
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Is neck pain not allowing you to lead your normal life? Dr. John Kostidis, DC in Porter County, Indiana is a trained chiropractic and can give you the treatment you need. His clinic in Valparaiso specializes in back pain, headaches, neck pain, hip/arm/leg pain, sports injuries, auto accidents and any chronic pain. Dr. Kostidis offers gentle and effective treatments to eliminate pain.
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Looking for spinal decompression treatment? It is the non-surgical alternative for back pain or neck pain in the Tacoma, WA area offers advanced treatments such as the DRX9000. Get back to your active life with spinal decompression therapy.
Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
Call 888-268-4760
5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Finding a chiropractor you can trust can be difficult. If you are struggling to get through your day due to severe or chronic neck and back pain, you are not alone. Fortunately, SpinalAid Centers of America provide exceptional service and treatment options without the use of painful needles, or invasive surgeries. Dr. Rex Roffler is dedicated to providing only the highest quality care to all patients. His welcoming staff treats everyone at their Orlando, Florida facility as if they were family.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan,
NY
10176
If you are experiencing excruciating back pain that is drastically changing your life, then you know it's time to look for help. Based not far from Uptown Manhattan, New York City, Dr. Steven Moalemi of Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management is ready to help relieve your pain. Drawing from several different disciplines in order to create the most effective treatment plan, he can help you stop the pain and get back to living the way you enjoy.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
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.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
Call 888-516-6356
1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant,
NJ
08742
Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou D.C. near Shrewsbury, Monmouth County believes that the human body is very capable of healing itself without the help of medication but sometimes, it just needs a push in the right direction. That's why she treats the chronic pain of herniated or bulging disc with the help of the latest technology of Spinal Decompression.
Utah Disc Center
Call 801-525-1471
471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton,
UT
84041
Are you experiencing pain in the lower back? If you experience pain in the buttocks, thighs and legs, it may be caused by a herniated disc. Herniated discs may develop from bulging discs and both can be very painful, and limit the things you are able to do. Recent advances in the medical field non-surgical treatments are now available for most herniated or bulging discs. Dr. Kunzler of Utah Disc Center located in Salt Lake City, UT uses his years of experience and advanced technology to provide you with the best possible care for your bulging disc.
Scatena Chiropractic
Call (888) 355-0063
1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
40513
If you are suffering from a severe case of sciatica and find other traditional treatments have failed to deliver, then chiropractic care could be your next best bet. At Scatena Chiropractic in Lexington, Kentucky, Dr. Anthony Scatena, DC can provide you with quality sciatica treatment designed to heal your pain in a manner that is safe and effective. He and his staff will develop a personalized treatment plan that thoroughly addresses your individual needs. At their clinic, you aren't just any patient. You are the most important member of the team.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
It can be quite an obstacle having to endure severe back or neck pain on a regular basis. If you've tried every traditional approach possible to treat it, and still find that there is no end to your pain, then it's time you give another more unconventional treatment a try. At the Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. near Fairfield County, Dr. Risa Sloves is a licensed professional who can provide you with quality spinal decompression therapy, a revolutionary procedure made to greatly reduce pain and better the lives of many individuals in a similar predicament as yourself. With her skillful application of the most cutting edge technology as well as delicate approach, you are sure to feel a drastic improvement in the way you feel.
Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care
Call 734-274-5030
5740 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor,
MI
48105
You shouldn't have to suffer from back pain for any longer - it can be treated properly and efficiently. If you live in or near Canton, Michigan, and believe your pain is more serious, make an appointment with Dr. Jon Grenillo, DC, of the Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care and undergo a thorough health exam. Dr. Grenillo is an in-demand back care specialist who works with a medically-educated, dedicated staff. It is Dr. Grenillo's goal to find the source of your pain and drastically reduce it - with no surgery.