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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Call 862-203-3296
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
The pain of a herniated disc can be devastating to living a normal life. So many people who are suffering with the severe pain of a spinal disc problem find that they are unable to do things they used to do with tremendous pain. If a back injury that has taken over your life, you just want to feel better again. Peter Ferraro, DC of New Jersey brings together a number of different treatment methods at his practice for comprehensive care that gets at the root of pain.
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.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
If the thought of syringes, needles, anesthesia and other forms of traditional medicine involving surgical procedures make you feel less than secure, it's time to look to other options. Chiropractors believe that many ailments can be corrected if the body's interrelated bone, nerve and vascular systems are in balance, allowing the body to heal itself. If you're suffering from back pain and are considering alternative options, then Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC of the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond can cater to your needs if you are in the Chester, Virginia area.
Keller Chiropractic
Call 888-871-4137
372 Kingston Ave.
Crown Heights,
NY
11213
Lower back pain limiting your physical activity? At Keller Chiropractic in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY, you will get quality care from a staff of trained professionals. Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C. is the head of Keller Chiropractic and has been treating back conditions for over 26 years. Dr. Keller was rated one of the Top Ten Chiropractors in America in 2005. She has compassion and determination to get you back to an active life.
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
Call 888-897-4870
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
If you've been living with back pain, you deserve relief. At Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center, Dr. Ron Spiaggia, DC and the rest of the team in their offices in Morris County New Jersey want to help. They offer safe, nonsurgical treatments that can help with a variety of spinal and muscle conditions.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Joint pain can result from various causes including accidents, sports related injuries, and osteoarthritis. While pain killers temporarily relieves the body of pain, it does not adequately treat the root of the problem. Through chiropractic techniques however, patients are able to feel the benefit of effective treatment without the need for drugs or surgery. At Roberts Family Sports and Chiropractic, conveniently located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a well versed medical staff and highly trained doctors focus on your body's individual and unique needs in order to give you the most effective treatment possible.
Scatena Chiropractic
Call (888) 355-0063
1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
40513
Is pain from Sciatica making sitting or standing an unbearable chore? Is it hard to simply laugh or sneeze without aggravating the pain? Then finding quality treatment should be your main priority. At Scatena Chiropractic in Lexington, Kentucky, Dr. Anthony J. Scatena, DC and his team are waiting to successfully treat your pain utilizing revolutionary and minimally invasive techniques that are as safe as they are effective.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Back pain can be quite an unmanageable condition, making unusually hard for you to tackle the simplest activities. Instead subjecting yourself to a reality full of restrictions and discomfort, it's time you take the initiative to do something more productive. That is receiving quality non-invasive treatment at The Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. near Fairfield County, CT. There, Dr. Risa Sloves and his professional staff will join forces to ensure that you receive quality, comprehensive treatment that encompasses all your individual needs.
Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
Call 888-268-4760
5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
The pain of sciatica is like nothing else. The burning, the tingling, it%u2019s an awful experience that seems to come back no matter how often it goes away. Sometimes there is numbness and it seems nearly impossible to get on with life when you feel that way. Thankfully, there are ways to stop the pain and take back control of how you feel. Roffler Spinal Aid near Altamonte Springs, FL can help you stop the pain using therapies like non-surgical spinal decompression.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Is lower back pain restricting your life? Does the pain make it challenging to walk up a few flights of stairs? For many dealing with the symptoms of sciatica movement that many consider simple can become extremely difficult. For those looking for non-surgical relief, the next generation of spinal decompression technology is here. An ExtenTrac Certified Practice in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC can help restore mobility and relieve the pain of people suffering from sciatica.
Chiropractic Life Center
Call (888) 308-4517
400 Barton Boulevard, Suite 201
Rockledge,
Florida
32955
Are you suffering from intense pain caused by Spinal Stenosis? Looking for an effective way to get the considerable relief you've always wanted? Then look no further. The solution rests at Chiropractic Life Center in Rockledge County, Florida, where Dr. Michael Bishop has the qualifications and compassion to help you successfully tackle your Spinal Stenosis.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Have you been experiencing chronic back pain in spite of different types of treatment? Are you sick of procedures, even surgery, that have yet to produce good results? Spinal Decompression at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in White Plains, New York may be the answer for you. Dr. Jonathan Donath can identify the source of your chronic pain and get rid of it for good.
Northeast Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
New York
11784
Unbearable back pain? Many who suffer from back pain find it hard to complete daily tasks. Going to work, playing with your children, and performing physical activities can be impossible due to the intense pain. At North East Spine & Rehab, Dr. Stephen Lembo DC understands these difficulties and is ready to help you. Dr. Lembo DC utilizes the latest in spinal decompression machine treatment, the DRX 9000.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Unbearable back pain? Have you tried over-the-counter drugs and continue to feel pain? You may be suffering from a herniated or bulging disc. Dr. Lenny Roberts DC of Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in North Wales, PA (North Philadelphia), is experienced at providing patients with herniated disc and bulging disc treatment.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Is a herniated disc not allowing you to lead an active life? Dr. Risa Sloves in Norwalk, 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. She also serves all areas in the tri-state area inlcuding Westchester, NY and others.