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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Brooklyn Spine Center
Call 888-772-6132
1117 57th Street
Boro Park,
NY
11219
Wear-and-tear effects of aging on the spine can result in radiating pain in the back, legs and/or buttocks, and can gradually worsen over time. This may be caused by spinal stenosis, which occurs most often in middle-aged and older adults who have a narrow spinal canal. Dr. Melinda Keller, DC serving Brooklyn, New York offers effective and efficient treatment for spinal stenosis. Her diverse educational background helps her create individualized pain management plans for each patient.
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
Call (888) 836-8057
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
Suffering from severe cervical or neck pain can really hinder your ability to do the simplest gestures, such as turning your head side to side. It can also make the mere act of looking up a near impossible challenge. When you're in such a predicament, it is essential that you turn to a healthcare center that can provide you with the quality care necessary to resume a functional lifestyle. The key to receiving the proper care is at Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic in Beaverton, Oregon, where Dr. Leif Choi, DC and his staff hold the solution towards permanently ending your pain and giving your life a new beginning.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
If you are like many people, stress may play a large role in your life. This is not uncommon. Eliminating this stress however, is the difficult part. Stress can manifest itself in many ways, including physically. Common symptoms of stress can include headaches, muscle tension, elevated heart rate, irritability, and inability to concentrate. If you are looking for a way to relieve the stress in a safe and effective way, Hauptman Family Health Center can help you. They understand the value of an integrated approach to healthcare, providing their patients with a multidisciplinary, integrated and holistic approach to their health. If you are looking for stress management help in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, call Hauptman Family Health Center 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.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Have unbearable back pain that is making it impossible to do even the simplest tasks? Has working and playing sports become so painful you just can't go on? You may be suffering from a painful back condition called spinal stenosis. Spinal Stenosis is any narrowing of the spinal canal that causes compression of the spinal nerve cord. This condition causes pain and may cause a loss of some body functions making daily tasks difficult. At the Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic in Wilmington, De (South Philadelphia), Dr. Lenny Roberts DC will use his experience and knowledge of spinal conditions to bring you spinal stenosis relief.
Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care
Call 734-274-5030
5740 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor,
MI
48105
If you or a loved one is seeking back pain relief, Dr. Jon Grenillo, D.C. of the Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care can provide the treatment and care you need today. Serving patients of the Detroit, MI metropolitan area, the Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care has successfully treated numerous patients seeking back pain relief. By using only the best and latest medical technologies, Dr. Grenillo and his staff can provide the relief that you desire immediately.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan,
NY
10012
Does back pain affect your ability to play sports? Is it making normal, everyday activities an impossible chore? Then receiving back pain treatment isn't a choice; it is a priority. That is why a visit with board certified chiropractor, Dr. Steven Shoshany D.C, C.C.E.P. near the Lower East Side of Manhattan, is exactly what you owe yourself. He has the qualifications as well as the experience to help you live a normal, active life again.
Spinal Relief Center USA
Call (888) 351-8612
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
If you are seeking an alternative to the shortcomings of traditional medicine, turn to Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC in Seattle to treat your disorders through the most innovative holistic care. His experienced and dedicated team at the Spine Relief Center, USA will treat you as a member of the family in easing your pain in a noninvasive way that has been proven to be effective in healing a broad number of ailments.
Joint Effort Chiropractic
Call 914-908-5562
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.
Brooklyn Spine Center
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1117 57th Street
Boro Park,
New York
11219
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Rehabfx
Call 888-544-1162
2404 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin,
Texas
78703
If you don't feel like the person you should, it might be because of your chronic pain. Pain in general can affect the mood of anyone that suffers from it. There is chronic pain relief treatment available at the Rehabfx in Austin, Texas. Contact them immediately to stop the chronic pain from continuing.
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
Call (888) 847-1821
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Is a herniated disc not allowing you to lead an active life? Dr. Adrian Marcus in Greenwich, CT offers the DRX9000, an advanced non-surgical FDA-cleared spinal decompression therapy. He also offers more than 15 different non-surgical pain-relieving therapies.
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
Call (888) 837-8158
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.
SpinalAid in Indiana
Call 1-219-465-1140
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.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
If you or a loved one is suffering due to chronic neck and back pain and is looking for relief, spinal decompression may be able to help you. Thousands of people are living with back pain each day, and oftentimes many treatment methods are unsuccessful. Spinal decompression uses the latest technologies to help treat and relive pain associated with herniated and bulging discs. With treatment options available in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, spinal decompression can help you live a pain free life again. Dr. Lenny Roberts DC of Roberts Family Chiropractic is ready to help you.
Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns,
NY
10605
Soothing the agonizing pain in your back and neck can finally be a reality. For many people in the Bronx, New York, the answer has come through spinal decompression with ExtenTrac Elite. Call today for more information on taking back your life from chronic pain!
Northeast Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
NY
11787
Are you suffering from acute or persistent back pain? Treatment with the DRX 9000 has been providing promising results to patients who once were unable to walk due to debilitating pain. Dr. Stephen Lembo of North East Spine & Rehab is a leader in the field of non surgical spinal decompression and has been offering his clinical skill to benefit patients. If you are living in Smithtown, Long Island and are experiencing problems, contact Dr. Lembo's office to schedule an appointment today.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
Call 888-516-6356
1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant,
New Jersey
08742
Pain from a herniated disc? Still searching for the right doctor? At North East Spine and Sports Medicine in Pt. Pleasant, New Jersey, Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, DC and his staff of experienced professionals are ready to help you. Many people continue to live with pain caused from a herniated disc, which leads to damaging of the injured area and increased pain. Dr. Lambrou provides patients with quality care and an attention to detail that is unmatched.