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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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.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
If you need to find an experienced Physical Therapist, Dr. Steven Shoshany of Downtown New York City should be your choice. His extensive experience with the most cutting edge techniques promise the most refined and individualized care available. He offers multiple treatments to thoroughly and effectively treat your problems.
Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care
Call 734-274-5030
5740 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor,
MI
48105
One of the most difficult things in life is when your family has to make sacrifices because your pain keeps you out of work. If you are suffering from chronic back pain chiropractic care could be what you need to finally get better. The Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care in Michigan can give you the help you need to get back on your feet.
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.
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
Call (888) 836-8057
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
Neck Pain is very serious and can play a major toll on your physical activity. If are looking for a natural and effective way to ease your pain, the doctors at the Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab in Portland, Oregon may have the plan that is right for you. Dr. Leif Choi, DC heads this state of the art facility and is a specialist in alleviating your pain in a noninvasive and drug free manner.
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
Call (888) 319-4510
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
You can't bend, sit, stand, or sleep. What are you waiting for? Dr. David Podell DC uses spinal decompression to help alleviate pain. As the director of the Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in Bergen County, New Jersey, Dr. Podell has years of experience in spinal decompression.
Keller Chiropractic
Call 888-258-6297
729 Wythe Ave.
Williamsburg,
NY
11211
Suffer from neck pain? Does your pain cause you to have sleepless nights? At Keller Chiropractic in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C. offers chiropractic care for neck pain relief. Dr. Keller was rated one of the Top Ten Chiropractors in America in 2005. She has over 26 years of experience in treating a variety of back pain conditions. Dr. Keller has become a respected Chiropractor in Brooklyn, through dedication and perseverance.
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.
Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
Call 888-268-4760
5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
If you or a loved one is struggling to get through each day because of the pain a herniated or bulging disc is causing, you want the most effective treatment available. At Roffler SpinalAid Centers of America, patients are able to discover the relief they need to resume living a healthy, active life again. Dr. Rex Roffler has spent years helping clients at his state-of-the-art facility. If you are looking for the highest quality decompression & chiropractic care available in the Orlando, Florida area, SpinalAid Centers of America welcomes you to experience the care and support offered by the doctors and staff here.
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
Call (888) 847-1821
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Suffering from back pain? DRX9000 is the latest in non-surgical, noninvasive back pain relief. Dr. Adrian Marcus at Greenwich Pain Relief in Fairfield County offers a range of effective treatments for back pain, whether it’s a simple strain or a chronic disc problem. Dr. Marcus is a Diplomate of the Academy of Medical Acupuncture and is in charge of the Back and Neck Pain Center at Greenwich.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Is spine pain becoming intolerable? New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in New York offers technologically advanced pain management. Founder, Dr. Steven Shoshany specializes in performing spinal decompression therapy to produce long-term pain relief. Patients can expect nutrition and lifestyle couseling in addition to massage and physical therapies to improve their well being.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Is back pain causing your life to slow down? The major problem concerning back pain is that it can unfortunately take a toll on your entire body. Even basic movements like walking can become not only tiresome, but often unpleasantly painful. At Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, you can find the back pain relief you've been searching for from Dr. Lenny Roberts DC, who doesn't only treat your back, but is also compassionate to see the improvement of your overall health.
Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic
Call 918-289-2002
6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa,
OK
74133
Pain on the outside of the elbow, pain when using the arm, pain when lifting anything - even the lightest of objects - these are all signs of tennis elbow. Despite the name, this condition can happen to anyone, not only tennis players. Anyone who uses his or her arm in a repetitive motion, day after day, can develop that severe, burning pain. Prescription drugs or surgery, are an option, but they don't always help and you put yourself at risk for side effects. Dr. Michael Peterson of the Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, treats patients with tennis elbow and elbow pain with a combination of natural, non-invasive therapies.
Northeast Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
New York
11784
Spinal decompression therapy could give you relief for your back pain caused by degenerative disc disease. This machine treatment is FDA certified and provides non-surgical, non-invasive back pain relief. At Northeast Spine & Rehab they use this revolutionary procedure, to treat degenerated disc disease and get you back to your life.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
Call (888) 870-2099
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
If you are in search of high-end Spinal Decompression, the True Spinal Decompression Therapy System can be found at the Valley Spinal Decompression Center at West Valley Medical Center. Under the direction of Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC, he is ready to help back pain sufferers in the Calabasas, California area now!
Call 888-283-6198
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Shooting pains that feel like fire are running up and down your legs. Your lower back is killing you. You might even lose the feeling occasionally. Nerve pain and numbness are symptoms that often come from a compressed nerve in the spine, and until recent advances in technology, a sentence of long term use of painkillers or back surgery that for many fails to get results was the norm. Dr. Ferraro is proud to serve the Passaic County, New Jersey region.
Chiropractic Life Center
Call (888) 308-4517
400 Barton Boulevard, Suite 201
Rockledge,
FL
32955
At the Chiropractic Life Center in Brevard County, Florida, Dr. Michael Bishop offers neck pain treatment.