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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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Synergy Pain Relief
Back Pain Treatment Spinal Decompression Bolingbrook, Illinois

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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.

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Dr. Jeremy Meadows
Herniated Disc Seattle, WA

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA

Call (888) 351-8612
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland, Washington 98034

Suffering from a herniated disc? Get rid of back pain with the right treatment. Dr Jeremy Meadows, D.C. in the Seattle area offers the DRX9000 spinal decompression a non surgical treatment for back pain, which he has found effective in enabling the majority of patients to return to more active lifestyles.

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Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Back Pain Relief Greenwich, CT

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

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

Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851

Need relief for your back pain? In Fairfield, Connecticut, Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care offers a range of non surgical back pain treatments. They combine the most advanced chiropractic treatments available, with other treatments to find what works for managing your pain, without surgery.

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Louis E. Bisogni, DC & Alan H. Siegel, DC
Neck Pain, Dutchess County, New York

Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care

Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns, NY 10605

Chronic neck pain makes even the slightest movement difficult to bear. You've tried to rest it with no gains, and it's frightening to think imagine that the pain could continue for months, even years. You need an answer. Not far from Dutchess County, New York, Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care is the best option to get the relief that you've been searching for.

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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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Dr. Steven Shoshany
Spondylosis Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab

Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City, NY 10012

Pain, numbness and weakness in the back and arms are common indicators of spondylosis, a degenerative disease of the spinal discs. If you are suffering these symptoms, choose to feel better with effective treatments like spinal decompression at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in Manhattan. For spondylosis sufferers in NYC, spinal decompression therapy with Dr. Shoshany can change your life.

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

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

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

Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851

Need relief from constant pain in your neck or back? Benefit from the expertise of a chiropractor such as Dr. Adrian Marcus who uses advanced equipment like the DRX9000. At Dr. Marcus's clinic in Greenwich, CT you can expect the personal attention, from a doctor who sincerely cares about your treatment and recovery.

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NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
Rehabilitation Astoria, Long Island City, Queens

NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.

Call (888) 292-7798
32-44 31st Street
Astoria, NY 11106

Have you had a sports, dance, or performance injury? Are you looking for superior rehabilitation? Dr. Howard Goodman, D.C., offers state-of-the art physical therapy for many injuries. Located in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. has superior training in proper diagnosis and effective treatment methods.

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Dr. Joel A. Stutzman, D.C.
Shoulder, Joint and Knee Pain Paoli, Chester County, PA

Dr. Joel A. Stutzman, D.C.

Paoli Chiropractic

Call 888-423-5915
15 Industrial Boulevard Suite 202
Paoli, PA 19301

Feel aches and pains throughout your body? Pills just aren't relieving that shoulder pain anymore? If you are in Chester County, PA there is a staff of caring individuals ready to treat your knee pain. Dr. Joel A. Stutzman DC of Paoli Chiropractic and his team use the latest techniques and spinal decompression to bring patients relief. Joint pain can be a thing of the past.

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Hoboken Integrated Healthcare
Chiropractic Care Hoboken, New Jersey

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Hoboken Integrated HealthCare

Call 1-888-533-1061
91 Washington Street
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030

Pain in your lower back or legs can feel like the end of the world. You can't do any of the things you love without shooting, burning pain that doesn't leave you alone whether you sit, stand or lie down. Traditional medical diagnoses often prescribe pain killers or surgery, neither of which are attractive options. Pain killers only mask the problem and surgery, in addition to being invasive, is not as effective as you might think because many patients do not experience relief of symptoms. You need a better option. Hoboken Integrated Healthcare, led by Dr. Joseph Canova, is a multi-disciplinary team of chiropractors, physical therapists, and medical doctors that uses safer, non-surgical, non-invasive means to relieve back and leg pain from conditions like sciatica and herniated or bulging discs. You can depend on Hoboken Integrated if you need treatment.

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Hauptman Family Health Center
Sciatica Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 Hauptman Family Health Center

Hauptman Family Health Center

Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130

Sciatica can make things difficult if you are suffering with it. You may feel pain in your lower back, buttock, and parts of the leg and foot, which can be extremely uncomfortable and frustrating. If you are struggling to deal with sciatica and are in need of effective relief, Hauptman Family Health Center can help. At Hauptman Family Health Center, they use an integrated approach to healthcare to treat their patients, providing them with superior quality healthcare and a sense of wellbeing. Dr Garret Hauptman understands each client comes with individual needs and concerns and will work with each client to achieve the results they need. If you are looking for sciatica relief in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, Dr. Hauptman can help you.

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Dr. Lenny Roberts DC
Pinched Nerve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dr. Lenny Roberts DC

Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic

Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128

Pinched nerves can cause unbearable pain. If you are suffering from a pinched nerve, you know how frustrating it can be to find relief that works. Dr. Lenny Roberts, DC uses his chiropractic knowledge and expertise to treat clients who are struggling with problems like pinched nerves. If you are looking for superior chiropractic care in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, Roberts Family Chiropractic can help you.

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Dr. John Kostidis, DC
Neck Pain Valparaiso, Indiana

Dr. John Kostidis, DC

SpinalAid in Indiana

Call 1-219-465-1140
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso, IN 46385

Are you suffering from neck pain, but feel turned off by the idea of undergoing surgery? Then finding quality non-invasive neck pain treatment should be your next step. Thanks to spinal decompression therapy with Dr. John Kostidis, DC at Spine Aid in Valparaiso, Indiana, you will experience many benefits. You will have the opportunity to live a pain free life without the painful risks of surgery, as well as the large hospital bills that come with it.

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Dr. Alan Siegel, DC
ExtenTrac New York City, NY

Dr. Alan Siegel, DC

Spine and Body

Call 212-697-3500
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
New York, NY 10017

The thought of surgery and drugs can be very frightening, but the pain in your back or neck is driving you insane. There are other choices for treating back and neck pain without the side effects of invasive surgery or pills. The ExtenTrac Elite is a patented, FDA-cleared, non-surgical multi-purpose technology for treating lower back pain and sciatica from herniated, bulging, and degenerative discs. It is designed to relieve pressure on spinal structures that may be causing lower back pain through its patented 3D spine positioning system. There are ExtenTrac Certified Practices that can help you relieve the pain in New York City, NY.

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Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC
Pinched Nerve Richmond, Virginia

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

Spinal Correction Center of Richmond

Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond, Virginia 23229

Persistent pain in your lower back or neck that just won’t go away can be a sign of a serious problem like a pinched nerve.  The pain can be excruciating, even affecting the little things you do each day just to enjoy and live a normal life.  You need effective treatment fast, but you don’t want surgery.  What to do?  At the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond, Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC, uses the most advanced non-invasive, non-surgical techniques to stop pain so that his patients can resume lives of normal activity and enjoy each day as they once did.

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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

Call (888) 837-8158
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. David Podell, DC
Herniated Disc NJ

Dr. David Podell, DC

Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation

Call (888) 319-4510
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, NJ 07020

If you suffer from chronic and excruciating back pain, you may have a herniated disc. Dr. David Podell DC can help you. As the director of the Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in NJ, Dr. Podell offers a comfortable environment for healing.

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Dr. Michael Peterson
Tennis Elbow Tulsa, Oklahoma

Dr. Michael Peterson

Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic

Call 918-289-2002
6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa, OK 74133

Are the sharp knives of tennis elbow digging into your body every day? If you're serious about finding relief, without needles or drugs, call Dr. Michael Peterson, D.C. at the Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic in Tulsa, Oklahoma right now!

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