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Smoking's Link to Back Problems

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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Low Back Pain Recovery Slow and Uncertain

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.

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Only Exercise Found to Prevent Low-Back Problems

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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Doctors Cautiously Endorse Cerebrospinal-Fluid Pain Therapy

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.

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Stem Cells Can Aid Spinal Disc Repair

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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A Step Toward Overcoming Paralysis

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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The Progression of Spinal Decompression

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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What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?

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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When to See a Doctor for Back Pain

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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One Simple Solution to Neck Pain: Good Posture

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.

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Dr. Michael Kunzler
Sciatica Pain Relief Kaysville, Utah

Dr. Michael Kunzler

Utah Disc Center

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471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton, UT 84041

When the agonizing pain of sciatica become too much to bear Dr. Michael Kunzler and his staff of qualified professionals at the Utah Disc Center in Kaysville, Utah, can help treat the pain so that it becomes nothing more than a distant memory.

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Louis E. Bisogni, DC & Alan H. Siegel, DC
Sciatica Treatment Westchester County, New York

Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care

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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.

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Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Spinal Stenosis Treatment and Relief Morris County, New Jersey

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

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459 Watchung Avenue
Morris County, Watchung, NJ 07069

Is your Spinal Stenosis putting an immense amount of pressure on your life and the everyday activities you perform? Is there excruciating pain in the lower area of your body? If you feel it is time for a change and you want to get your life back on track, then spinal stenosis treatment is available at the Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center in Morris County, New Jersey.

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Synergy Pain Relief
Back Pain Treatment Spinal Decompression Bolingbrook, Illinois

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Synergy Pain Relief

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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.

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Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Sciatica pain relief Greenwich, Fairfield County, CT

Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

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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.

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Hauptman Family Health Center
Spinal Decompression Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Hauptman Family Health Center

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Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130

If relentless back pain is keeping you from doing your job you don't have to be stuck at home while the bills pile up anymore. Dr. Garret Hauptman of the Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania understands how important getting back on your feet is for you and your loved ones. Dr. Hauptman uses spinal decompression therapy in order to make sure that happens.

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Dr. Michael Bishop
Neck Pain Florida

Dr. Michael Bishop

Chiropractic Life Center

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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.

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Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.
Relief from Neck Pain Manhattan

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

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551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York, NY 10176

With age comes the troubling burden of weakened bones or joint trouble. Don't let Neck Pain factor into the equation of your life any longer. If you are bothered by the sporadic jolt of tense muscles or the unpredictable strain of Neck pain spasms, then your first step on the road to recovery is a trip to Empire Physical in Manhattan. Top medical experts like Dr. Steven Moalemi have made updated treatments for relief from Neck Pain a reality. His specialized treatment regiments have provided stress relief for many patients of all different age groups, regardless of the gravity of their condition, with impressive medical results.

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Dr. Michael Peterson
Ruptured Disc Tulsa, Oklahoma

Dr. Michael Peterson

Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic

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6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa, OK 74133

If you have suffered from a ruptured disc as a result of a sports injury or any other unfortunate event, it is vital that you seek help from an experienced professional with a growing reputation for excellence in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Michael Peterson, DC has over twenty years of experience giving individuals safe and effective care. Dr Peterson by uses a multi-disciplinary approach that never puts his patients at unnecessary risks like those associated with drug treatments and surgical procedures.

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Dr. Drew Oliphant, DC
Bulging Disc Calgary, Alberta

Dr. Drew Oliphant, DC

Alberta Back and Neck Rehab

Call (888) 337-9387
4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0A6

The pain of a bulging disc can really impose on your life. If you have tried many different forms of treatment and none of them have helped you, then Dr. Drew Oliphant, DC of the Alberta Back and Neck Rehab Center may have the answer. He is conveniently located in Calgary, Alberta. Dr. Oliphant is a highly trained chiropractor who has helped many people recover from various conditions.

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Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | General Radiology Services
MRI Services White Plains, New York

 Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | General Radiology Services

Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services

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55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708

When searching for MRI services, you want superior quality and professionalism. Lawrence Hospital provides excellent, reliable MRI services and other imagery services for its patients. With a board certified staff of radiologists and technicians using the latest technology, you can expect the most accurate results. Lawrence Hospital has been serving patients from all over New York including Yonkers and White Plains, with a high profile, experienced staff. For more information, or to schedule a meeting with a qualified radiologist, call today.

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Dr. Jeremy Meadows
Nonsurgical Back Pain Treatment Tacoma, WA

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA

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13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland, Washington 98034

Nonsurgical back pain treatment with the DRX9000 is one of the most effective ways to treat back pain. Dr.Jeremy Meadows, DC is a chiropractor in the Tacoma, WA area who offers advanced spinal decompression therapy at Spinal Relief Center USA. From diagnoses to treatment he uses the latest technology for all his patients.

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Dr. Joel A. Stutzman, D.C.
Low Back Pain Paoli, Chester County, PA

Dr. Joel A. Stutzman, D.C.

Paoli Chiropractic

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15 Industrial Boulevard Suite 202
Paoli, PA 19301

Are you always in pain? Do you fear moving because of this pain? People often resort to using pills, but they only treat the symptoms never getting to the source of the problem. Don't continue the cycle, break free. For lasting low back pain relief, Dr. Joel A. Stutzman DC of Paoli Chiropractic in Chester County, PA uses spinal decompression.

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Dr. Steve Minors, DC
Neck Pain Treatment West Austin

Dr. Steve Minors, DC

Rehabfx

Call 888-421-7730
2404 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

Are you suffering from Neck pain? Neck pain can be the cause of great discomfort consistently throughout the day. Dr. Steven Minors of Rehab FX has been helping patients using his large wealth of experience and variety of training to assist people in overcoming their neck pain and other musculoskeletal conditions. The facility at Rehab FX is equipped to provide a multidisciplinary style of treatment that many west Austin patients have been finding comfort in.

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Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor
Nutritional Counseling Beaverton, Oregon

Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor

Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab

Call (888) 836-8057
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton, Oregon 97008

Everyone knows the familiar expression "you are what you eat", but many fail to live by this idea. With fast food becoming so prevalent, it is almost too easy to live an unhealthy lifestyle. If you feel either too tired or out of shape, it can be attributed to the types of food you consume on a regular basis. That is why receiving the proper guidance about what to eat and what to stay away from is so crucial towards living a healthy and active lifestyle. The place to go to receive quality nutritional counseling from experts who can truly help you better understand your specific food requirements is Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab. Based in Beaverton, Oregon, Dr. Leif Choi, DC and his staff are there waiting to provide you with the nutritional tools you need to get back into shape.

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Dr. Lenny Roberts DC
Neck Pain Treatment Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dr. Lenny Roberts DC

Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic

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8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128

If you are suffering from agonizing neck pain Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the place for you. You don't have to let neck pain lead to a life of restriction and discomfort. Dr. Lenny Roberts and his team Roberts Family Chiropractic have the Chiropractic resources and remedies to help you get rid of the pain.

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Dr. Lenny Roberts DC
Neck Pain Treatment North Wales, PA (North Philadelphia)

Dr. Lenny Roberts DC

Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic

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8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128

If you are dealing with debilitating neck pain then Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic near North Wales, PA (North Philadelphia) has the solution for you. You don't have to live without being able to turn your head any longer. Dr. Lenny Roberts of Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic has all of the resources to get the results you so sorely need.

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Dr. David Podell, DC
Bulging Disc Bergen County, New Jersey

Dr. David Podell, DC

Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation

Call (888) 319-4510
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, NJ 7020

Are you suffering from a bulging disc? Get treated with spinal decompression by Dr. David Podell, DC at SpinalAid Center in Bergen County, NJ. He uses state-of-the-art chiropractic techniques and equipment to help you get your active lifestyle back.

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Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C.
Back Pain Relief Boro Park, Brooklyn, NY

Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C.

Brooklyn Spine Center

Call 888-772-6132
1117 57th Street
Boro Park, NY 11219

Back pain can often limit a person's physical activity. Get back to the pain-free life you once had. Call Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C. at Brooklyn Spine Center in Bolo Park, Brooklyn, NY for back pain relief.

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Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC
Chiropractor Richmond, Virginia

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

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.

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