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.
Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care
Call 734-274-5030
5740 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor,
MI
48105
Don't let the chronic pain of a herniated or bulging disc slow down your active lifestyle. The latest medical treatment is available from Dr. Jon Grenillo, DC, at the Ann Arbor Spinal Institute located in Westland, Michigan.
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SpinalAid in Indiana
Call 1-219-465-1140
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Is severe pain from a bulging disc taking your normal life away? Is it a struggle to fulfill everyday functions, such as sitting, standing, and walking? Then quality treatment isn't an option; it's an obligation. At Spine Aid in Valparaiso, Indiana, Dr. John Kostidis, DC is a board certified chiropractor whose in-depth knowledge of the disc area as well as an effective approach, will give your disc the healing that it needs.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Unbearable back pain? Have you tried over-the-counter drugs and continue to feel pain? You may be suffering from a herniated or bulging disc. Dr. Lenny Roberts DC of Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in North Wales, PA (North Philadelphia), is experienced at providing patients with herniated disc and bulging disc treatment.
Northeast Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
New York
11784
You lean over to pick up your child and feel that familiar, stabbing pain in your lower back, or between your shoulder blades. Sometimes the pain radiates to your neck or causes throbbing headaches, even migraines. The pain prevents you from going to work, because you can't even sit at your desk without pain. If you've been told there is no solution think again. North East Spine & Rehab near Dix Hills, New York offers spinal decompression therapy, a non-surgical, non-invasive form of relief from pain.
Spinal Relief Center USA
Call (888) 351-8612
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
The pain of a herniated disc can be excruciating. If you or a loved one is suffering from back pain and you don't know where to turn, the Spinal Relief Center, USA of Seattle is an excellent facility. The practice is run by the chiropractor Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC who has helped thousands of people recover from their injuries in the five years he has been in the field.
MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
Call (888) 820-2250
33 Central Ave
Midland Park,
NJ
07432
The epidemics of back pain is enormous and one that shouldn't be ignored. The doctor you choose to treat your back pain is imperative because your spine is one of the most important parts of your body as it supports your entire body weight and your nervous system. That is why at Medwell of Bergen County, NJ, aims to set new standards of excellence in treating various spinal disorders by using the best treatment options possible.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Having to live with the pangs of perennial neck pain can be among the most disconcerting and unbearable feelings you can experience in your body. If a life of holding your neck is holding you back then it is time for a change. Dr. Jonathan Donath and the Spinal Decompression Center of Westchester are there to provide neck pain relief even in the most egregious of cases. Spinal Decompression allows doctors to manually release the pressure that bones and tissue can place on the spinal cord. This helps give patients a greater range of motion and more comfortable movement.
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
Call (888) 319-4510
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
7020
Can't do the things you enjoy because of a herniated disc? The right treatment with Dr. David Podell, DC at SpinalAid Center of Bergen County, NJ can get rid of your back pain and get you back on track. He believes in using state-of-the-art chiropractic techniques and equipment to quickly eliminate your pain and restore you to optimal health.
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
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55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
There is nothing more frightening than having to deal with an illness that could have been prevented if only you'd known. The doctors at Lawrence Hospital Center near Westchester Country, New York can help you to try to avoid that kind of experience. These doctors use MRI, Magnetic Resonance Imaging to observe the condition of body organs and tissues with far greater detail than other medical scans, so that more accurate diagnoses can be made and the proper treatment prescribed.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
Call (888) 870-2099
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
Is neck or back pain making each day an unnecessary challenge? Are you looking to successfully treat your condition, but you don't want to go through surgery? Then spinal decompression therapy is what you're looking for. At the Valley Spinal Decompression Center near Lynwood, California, Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC can deliver quality care with the aid of the DRX9000, today's cutting edge technology for back or neck pain treatment. When it comes to long-lasting pain relief, he has the skills and technique to heal your back
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Is back pain making you dread normal, everyday activities? Do you find yourself relying on pain killers just to get through the day? Is a chronic or acute condition keeping you away from the things and people that you love? It's time to quit wasting time on drugs that only mask the pain. At Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care they believe there is better and safer option out there than drugs or surgery. By combining chiropractic care, spinal decompression technology and natural treatment, Dr. Risa Sloves, DC and Dr. Mark Joachim, DC of Family Chiropractic provide the Bridgeport, CT area with the best non-surgical back pain treatment available.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
Has aching joint pain prevented you from working around the house or at your job in the Richmond, Virginia area? Pain of any sort can be devastating for people who live active lives and people who live normal lives alike. Back pain, neck pain, knee pain, wrist pain, hip pain and on and on, they all effect our daily lives and our general sense of our health. Dr. Michael Mulvaney of the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond regularly treats patients who are experiencing severe pain with chiropractic and spinal decompression.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
There are few things more melancholy than knowing that a lifetime of working hard to secure your family's wealth is now costing you your health. The Active Release Technique (ART) allows you to care for your family without making such a sacrifice. The practitioners at Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania understand that so much depends on getting you back where your family needs you most.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
Call (888) 292-7798
32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
If you have become disillusioned by the shortcomings of traditional medicine in treating your spinal disorders, consider effective noninvasive care as a viable alternative. In Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY, the professional a growing number of patients have been turning to for quality results is Dr. Howard Goodman. Dr. Goodman, D.C. operates out of the advanced NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. and is an expert in many modern treatments including Antalgic-Trak Spinal Decompression.
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
Call 888-897-4870
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
At Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center in Central New Jersey Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC is a licensed chiropractor who will do everything within his power to ensure that you receive quality care designed to treat your condition and improve your level of performance regarding every aspect of your life.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Has neck pain caused difficulty sleeping, eating, and working? Don"t suffer any longer. Dr. Steven Shoshany, DC is an experienced chiropractor who can treat your neck pain in a friendly and warm clinic in Manhattan.