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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Northeast Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
New York
11784
Suffer from back pain? Looking for a qualified doctor, but have not found the right choice. At North East Spine & Rehab in the Dix Hills, New York area, Dr. Stephen Lembo DC is an experienced doctor who understands how difficult life can be with back pain. Dr. Lembo DC is director of North East Spine & Rehab. He has been serving Nassau, Suffolk and the surrounding Tri-State area for the past 9 years. Patients travel from all over the tri-state area to come for treatment with Dr. Lembo DC. He has performed the non-surgical spinal decompression procedure hundreds of times, helping patients improve their quality of life.
MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
Call (888) 820-2250
33 Central Ave
Midland Park,
NJ
07432
Has back or neck pain stripped you of the life you once had? Millions of Americans suffer the same problem each year, but they are quickly becoming aware of the effective new treatment option, the DRX 9000 spinal decompression therapy. At MedWell Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy in Bergen County, New Jersey, Dr. Ali Maz restores people to the function they once had and relieves their pain.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
Is the ache to get back in action greater than the one in your back? New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in NYC offers the chance to renew your active lifestyle with effective chiropractic treatment. Founder, Dr. Steven Shoshany specializes in performing spinal decompression therapy to produce long-term pain relief. Patients stay healthy with nutrition and lifestyle counseling in addition to massage and physical therapies.
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.
North East Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
NY
11787
If you are suffering from Cervical Pain in the Smithtown, Long Island area, then Dr. Daniel Crews, DC and Dr. Kathryn Crews, DC, have a highly effective spinal positioning therapy. It is called the M3D® Therapeutic Protocol and it is a revolutionary technique that will finally give you the relief you've been searching for.
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.
SpinalAid in Indiana
Call 1-219-465-1140
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Need a chiropractor? Dr. John Kostidis, DC is a skilled and experienced chiropractor in Porter County. Based in Valparaiso, he specializes in back pain, headaches, neck pain, hip/arm/leg pain, sports injuries, auto accidents and any chronic pain. Dr. Kostidis is a Palmer graduate with twenty years experience in the field. He has been a recipient of the Indiana State Chiropractic Association's President's Award.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
Call (888) 337-9387
4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
Is chronic pain proving to be so unbearable that it is affecting almost every aspect of your life? Are you looking for effective treatment that will help you reclaim an active life? Then look no further. At Alberta Back and Neck Rehab of Calgary, Alberta, Dr. Drew Oliphant, DC and his team offers exceptional and non-invasive care using cutting-edge equipment. With their modern techniques, Alberta Back and Neck will help you to start living without pain in no time.
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
Call 888-897-4870
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
Have you been suffering from neck or back pain? Radiculopathy is a description of a problem where one or more nerves fail to work. Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC the head chiropractic doctor at Performance Rehabilitation, is a skilled physician who has years of experience in treating radiculopathy. He has been treating residents of New Jersey for many years. If you are in need of treatment for radiculopathy, contact Dr. Spiaggia today.
Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns,
NY
10605
Pain when you turn or raise your head can be an absolute misery. It becomes nearly impossible to perform daily tasks and your quality of life suffers. Traditional medical practices often prescribe painkillers, or, in severe cases, surgery. For many, these approaches offer no real help. Pain medication merely masks the pain and surgery is risky and unreliable in terms of its results. Non-invasive treatment like spinal decompression can help. Near Ossining, New York, Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care are experts in this new therapy, and use it to get effective relief for their patients.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
Spinal disorders affect millions of Americans every year. If you are suffering from Neck and Upper Back Pain as a result of a spinal disorder, Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC and his team of dedicated professionals are the team to turn to in Mechanicsville, Virginia for drug free, non-surgical care that has proven to ease discomforts by treating the source of the disorder. They will encourage you to take an active role in your treatment process and will give you extraordinary personal care that is rare to find in any medical facility to ensure your comfort at the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond.
Chiropractic Life Center
Call (888) 308-4517
400 Barton Boulevard, Suite 201
Rockledge,
Florida
32955
Has neck pain been a significant part of your life for too long? You can find treatment that can substantially improve your quality of life with Dr. Michael Bishop, DC at the Chiropractic Life Center in Florida. Dr. Bishop has extensive experience in his field and offers effective treatment for the condition that is causing your neck pain; giving you long-term relief as well as healing the temporary symptoms.
Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic
Call 918-289-2002
6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa,
OK
74133
Millions of Americans wake up each morning with pain, pain that continues throughout the day at work, and even into the night. It may be caused by an injury, or by chronic overuse, or simply the wear and tear of age. If you suffer from pain and want to avoid long-term use of drugs or risky surgical procedures, contact Dr. Michael Peterson at the Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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
Is your back pain causing you to become immobile and unhappy? Are everyday tasks difficult and painful due to your back? Pain that stems from the spine, can unfortunately affect your whole body. In an effort to rid oneself of such pain one might contemplate complicated surgical procedures as opposed to painkillers. Both options can carry risks. Westchester Spinal Decompression Center offers a procedure known as spinal decompression as an alternative to invasive surgery.
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.
Call 862-203-3296
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
If you are one of the millions of Americans that suffer from a Bulging Disc, chiropractic care may be the solution that can ease your pain while increasing your functionality. However, it is vital that you turn to a professional with years of experience in safely and effectively healing the spinal area due to the intricate nature of the spinal system. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC and his certified team of experts near Passaic County, New Jersey have dedicated their lives to helping patients heal the source of their Bulging Disc in a noninvasive and natural way.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Sciatica can keep you from enjoying a full, active life. Don%u2019t let it. In Fairfield County, Dr. Risa Sloves has experience in helping patients deal with Sciatica, relieving the pain of it.