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
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
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?
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
Rehabfx
Call 888-421-7730
2404 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
Has constant back pain left you frustrated and unhappy? Are you seeking treatment for back pain? Whether you are suffering from upper back pain, mid-back pain, or lower back pain, now is the time to address the issue with Dr. Minors at Rehabfx in Austin, Texas.
Utah Disc Center
Call 801-525-1471
471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton,
UT
84041
If you are a long-term back pain sufferer who is just fed up with physicians telling you to take a number of ineffective pain medications or get plenty of rest, then you probably didn't get the proper care from the right medical professional. On top of having to deal with your condition, it can also be hard to locate a chiropractor who actually knows what your specific needs are. However, you can put an end to your search by receiving quality care from Dr. Michael Kunzler at the Utah Disc Center in South Jordan, Utah. He will work with you closely to fully understand your condition and choose the right approach to handle with confidence and success.
Call 862-203-3296
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can interfere with your everyday life, but with the right treatment you can overcome it. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC in Passaic County, New Jersey provides effective treatment for his patients. He is proud to offer a very effective treatment that they use for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a condition that is usually caused by repetitive motion. Low Level Laser Therapy is a non-invasive way to treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome without any pain.
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 from neck 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.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
Call (888) 337-9387
4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
Have you tried various exercises to strengthen your neck that actually haven't helped? Perhaps it's because your neck muscles were not tested properly. That no longer has to be the case thanks to the MCU/Multi-Cervical Unit that tests your neck muscle strength in 16 directions. Dr. Drew Oliphant, DC of Alberta Back and Neck Rehab in Calgary, Alberta, utilizes this technology and can decipher whether to implement treatments such as cervical decompression therapy.
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.
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.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
Call 888-575-1316
2080 West County Line Rd.
Jackson,
New Jersey
08527
If opportunities are presenting themselves and you can't grasp at them because you have to hold your neck in pain the North East Spine and Sports Medicine Institute near Lakewood, New Jersey is the place for you. Neck pain doesn't have to hold you back any longer. Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou has the resources to provide the remedies for you to finally get better.
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.
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.
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.
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
Call 888-897-4870
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
A Herniated Disc can upset many of the simple things in life that we take for granted. Our sleep patterns become disturbed and we find it hard to sit comfortably in a chair or standing too long can also be painful. At the Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center in Morris County, New Jersey, Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC and his highly trained staff understand the painful life you are living. For the people living in the Morris County area, your Herniated Disc problem is treatable in a safe, non-surgical and minimally invasive manner.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
The medical community today formally recognizes the need for newer methods in relieving the most common issue affecting today's Americans: back pain. Medical professionals have turned to chiropractic care as a valuable and respectable resource, accepting a chiropractic diagnosis and treatment as the first line of treatment for functional disorders of the entire musculoskeletal system. If you're suffering from back pain and live in the Chesterfield, Virginia area, seek relief with Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC, a licensed and practicing chiropractor at the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
If most of your body is in excruciating pain and you have no idea why you don’t have to live in the dark about your suffering any longer. Dr. Garret Hauptman of the Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania can help you find the cause and solution to your pain while improving your health to prevent it from coming back again.
Brooklyn Spine Center
Call 888-772-6132
1117 57th Street
Boro Park,
NY
11219
Do you feel pain all over? You may suffer from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a disorder classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to gentle touch. For many this can lead to symptoms such as debilitating fatigue, sleep disturbance and joint stiffness. At Brooklyn Spine Center in Boro Park, Brooklyn, NY Dr. Melinda Keller DC is an experienced and qualified doctor who provides patients with fibromyalgia treatment using spinal decompression.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
Call (888) 870-2099
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
A bulging disc can keep you from performing the simplest of tasks. It is the result of a ruptured intervertebral disc in the spine that causes the cushion that sits between the spinal vertebrae to be pushed out of its normal position and therefore places pressure on the surrounding spinal nerves. This occurrence is often extremely painful; however, people that suffer from it are in luck. Dr. Bruce Shannahoff , DC of the Valley Spinal Decompression Center of Encino, California can help improve your condition through traditional chiropractic care and the latest non-surgical technologies.
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
Call 888-897-4870
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
New Jersey
07069
Looking to end low back pain? At Performance Rehabilitation in Central New Jersey, New Jersey Dr. Ronald Spiaggia uses the DRX9000 to treat back pain. Spinal decompression with the DRX9000 is a non-invasive, drug free alternative to surgery.