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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Scatena Chiropractic
Call (888) 355-0063
1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
40513
Lower back pain can be a condition that seems never ending, especially when you have to begin and end your day with its hammering away. Instead of enjoying a night's sleep, it can cause you to toss and turn all night, making it hard for you to function normally the next day. That is why it is so urgent for you to receive quality chiropractic care from a qualified care provider. Dr. Anthony Scatena, DC at Scatena Chiropractic in Lexington, Kentucky has just the right touch as well as techniques to release you from the pain and get you started on a life full of productivity and purpose.
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.
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
Call (888) 319-4510
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
If you've been suffering from back pain, an innovative solution called spinal decompression can help you. Dr. David Podell DC in New Jersey uses spinal decompression to effectively treat back pain and can make a difference in your life.
Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns,
NY
10605
If you are suffering from a spinal disorder that can't be helped by traditional medical treatments, an effective, natural solution exists to ease your pain and increase your functionality by treating the source of your disorder in Briarcliff Manor, New York. The certified team of professionals at an ExtenTrac Certified Practice has years of combined experience to accompany the most advanced noninvasive Spinal Decompression units at their remarkably innovative and comfortable facility. The individual is always the number one concern at ExtenTrac Certified Practices, so your team will be sure to be sensitive to your every need every step of the way.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Excruciating pain? You may be suffering from sciatica or spinal stenosis. Dr. Lenny Roberts DC of Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an experienced doctor who can diagnose your condition and get to the source of the problem. If you have tried over-the-counter drugs and even resorted to surgery, but still feel pain there is an alternative; Dr. Roberts offers sciatica and spinal stenosis treatment that is non-invasive and non-surgical.
Call 862-203-3296
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
That pain in your legs just won't go away, and any extended amount of time on your feet causes serious pain. When you sit it feels a little better, but the pain is a lot to bear. These are common symptoms of spinal stenosis, a painful spinal condition common with aging. For effective treatment that can put a stop to your pain, call Dr. Peter Ferraro in Passaic County, New Jersey. As a back and neck pain expert, Dr. Ferraro uses the next generation of spinal decompression technology to give patients relief from pain.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan,
NY
10012
Auto accidents regularly cause conditions like whiplash and the pain that accompanies it. If you have been in an accident and need treatment for whiplash, Dr. Shoshany in Manhattan, NYC has techniques like spinal decompression, massage therapy and chiropractic adjustment at his disposal for pain relief.
SpinalAid in Indiana
Call 1-219-465-1140
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Do you want to treat your severe back or neck pain? Has the pain been too much to bear but you don't want to have to go through surgery? After all, back surgery, no matter how much pain there is, is risky, expensive and may not help relieve your pain at all. Dr. John Kostidis, DC, works at SpinalAid which is based in Valparaiso, IN. He is more than qualified to help you get back to the pain-free life you were living before.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
Call (888) 292-7798
32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
Are you experiencing stiffness and lack of mobility in your neck, chronic back pain, or tension headaches? If you are, spinal decompression at NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY may offer you the relief you need.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health near Fairfield County, Connecticut provides spinal decompression therapy with the DRX9000. The DRX9000 is a FDA cleared spinal decompression technology, which Dr. Risa Sloves along with husband Dr. Mark Joachim, heads of Associates in Family Chiropractic, have found effective in treating patients with a variety of ailments.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Looking treat your back or neck pain without having to undergo surgery? Get the relief you need with Dr. Risa Sloves at Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. near Greenwich, CT. Dr. Sloves has treated many patients with conditions ranging from neck to lower back pain and from scoliosis to herniated discs using the DRX9000.
Call 862-203-3296
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Do you have pain in your back that extends down into the legs and that has stopped you from living a normal, complete life? Severe back pain like that can be associated with spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal that can often result from spinal disc issues or genetics. This condition can be extremely debilitating and requires a back doctor to treat it. If back pain like this is taking control of your life, Peter Ferraro, DC of New Jersey can help you.
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
Is Spinal Stenosis keeping you from living your life to the fullest? Do you have to resort to medication or surgery to help relieve the pain? Well, there is an alternative available. Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC at Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center in Hunterdon County, New Jersey is waiting to help you. With years of providing Spinal Stenosis treatment and relief to patients, he offers non-surgical alternatives to fix the spinal conditions that are controlling your life.
Joint Effort Chiropractic
Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Custom Made Orthotics has a history of successfully alleviating/reducing a wide range of painful disorders. For those living in or around White Plains, New York, the facility with a growing reputation for excellence in Orthotics exists at Joint Effort Chiropractic. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS and his entire staff will give you top of the line individual care in customizing the foot aesthetics needed to give you the results that you desire.
Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
Call 888-268-4760
5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Tired of the constant companion of lower back pain? Has recurring neck or shoulder pain transformed everyday activates into a nightmare? If you or a loved one is looking for a better way to fight chronic pain, Dr. Rex Roffler can help. As a board certified chiropractor, he brings over three decades of medical expertise to the Winter Park, Seminole County community. With hands-on, patient centered services he%u2019s happily to offer treatment for the entire family.
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.