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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Hauptman Family Health Center
Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Wake up throughout the night because of a backache? Medication and drugs will temporarily mask the symptoms, but the source of the problem persists. If you are tired of living in this painful cycle, there is a caring staff who is ready to help you. Dr. Garret Hauptman and his team at Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania use the latest in chiropractic and holistic care to treat patients. If you are in pain call today.
SpinalAid in Indiana
Call 1-219-465-1140
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Injuries relating to the back or neck can be serious and can put a damper on your everyday life. You can be assured that you are receiving the best in chiropractic care by working with someone such as Dr. John Kostidis, DC. At SpinalAid in Valparaiso, IN, he will work hard to make sure that all of your injuries related to the neck and back are treated.
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
Call (888) 319-4510
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Has back pain limited your ability to work, play with your kids, go to parties, or just have fun? Back pain can change your life for the worst. Dr. David Podell DC in NJ uses spinal decompression to effectively treat back pain and can make a difference in your life.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
Call (888) 292-7798
32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
Are you experiencing low back pain or leg pain? Spinal Decompression may be the treatment you are looking for. Antalgic-Trak Certified Practices specialize in non-surgical treatment options, including spinal decompression
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
Call (888) 836-8057
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
Spinal pain will follow you throughout your life if not treated promptly. If you live in the Portland, OR area, look no further and contact Dr. Leif Choi, D.C. of HealthSource of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab today. Using only the latest and safest technology available on the market, Dr. Choi has helped many patients undo the damage of a bulging disc.
Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
Call 888-268-4760
5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Do you suffer from back pain? Is it destroying your ability to be active and live your life to the fullest? At Roffler Spinal Aid, Dr. Rex Roffler offers new hope for chronic back pain suffers using spinal disc decompression. Dr. Roffler is the head of Roffler Spinal Aid in Winter Park Florida, which attracts patients from Orlando, Florida for its unique treatment protocols.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
Call 888-516-6356
1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant,
New Jersey
08742
Discomfort and pain in your back? When dealing with back pain a person may use over-the-counter drugs, but this is simply a quick fix. With surgery there are risks and a failed back surgery can result in even more pain than what was felt before. At North East Spine and Sports Medicine in Pt. Pleasant, New Jersey, Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, DC and his staff have a proven, FDA approved method to relieve your pain, spinal decompression. Dr. Lambrou is aware of the DRX 9000, but through his expertise he has found the VAX-D® to be the most efficient of the spinal decompression machines.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Are you one of the millions of Americans who suffer with shoulder pain? If your shoulder pain is leaving you immobile or even keeping you awake at night, it's time to see a doctor and get treatment. For common shoulder problems such as tendinitis (tendonitis), or frozen shoulder or arthritis, the experience of Dr. Steven Moalemi at Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management in rehabilitating injuries and managing pain has made a real difference. With offices conveniently located in Manhattan, safe and effective treatment is available for all New York City residents.
Scatena Chiropractic
Call (888) 355-0063
1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
40513
Is pain from a herniated disc adding to daily pressures? Is it negatively affecting your performance at work as well as your daily life? Then receiving quality treatment is something you definitely owe yourself. At Scatena Chiropractic in Lexington, KY, Dr. Anthony J. Scatena, DC can provide you with a number of treatment options that are designed to thoroughly tackle your condition.
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.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
One of the main causes of pain and disease in the human body can be traced to an improper alignment of the vertebrae in your spinal column. This is called subluxation. Chiropractic medicine can relieve the pressure and irritation of the nerves and restore joint mobility through carefully applied pressure, massage and manual manipulation techniques. One of the most common diagnoses of chiropractic patients is a herniated and or bulging disc, so it is natural that chiropractors have cultivated an expertise in this area. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC of the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in Westchester, NY is a chiropractor applying such proven practices to the Westchester community.
Spinal Relief Center USA
Call (888) 351-8612
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
Is back pain ruining your chances at having an active rewarding lifestyle? Tired of sleepless nights that make you look older than you feel? Seeking a medical practitioner with the certified experience and reputable service needed to treat your problem painlessly and effectively? If so, Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC, the largest provider of spinal decompression therapy in Seattle, can provide you with very beneficial and successful results at the Spinal Relief Center.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
When you hear words like spinal decompression therapy, all sorts of distorted images can come to mind. It may have been perpetuated by the myth that those who undergo spinal manipulation are at a high risk of injury. In general, proper chiropractic treatment of your body's lumbar, or lower back region involves very little risk with significant rewards. Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC is a licensed chiropractor serving the Chesterfield, Virginia clientele at his office at the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Back pain routinely affects the way people live their lives. Whether as a result of injury or a consequence of time, the discs that protect the vertebrae in our backs are vulnerable to age and force; the smallest changes in their ability to function can lead to horrible pain. To put an end to your back pain in New York City, New York Integrative Medical and Rehab puts into practice alternative non-surgical treatments.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Looking to treat your spinal pain with lumbar spinal decompression? Look no further than New York City's New York Integrative Medical and Rehab. Dr. Shoshany offers pain relief with the specialized implementation of spinal decompression technology. Patients at his center benefit from lifestyle and nutrition advice in addition to massage and physical therapies.
Call 888-283-6198
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Have you been unable to recover from that old running injury? Is a back injury preventing you from pursuing the activities you once loved? For patients seeking rehabilitation from injuries, Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC near Passaic County, New Jersey offers the best in chiropractic treatments, massage, and physical therapy.
Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns,
NY
10605
Do you feel like your life is at a standstill due to your back pain? Sciatica symptoms don't only affect your back, but your whole body. The pain is often long-term and unbearable making everyday tasks at work and home extremely difficult. Even simple mobility such as walking becomes increasingly painful and disheartening. At Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care, you can find friendly doctors who specialize in Sciatica treatment in order to help relieve you of troublesome back pain.