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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. Stephen Lembo, DC
Spinal Decompression Dix Hills, New York

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Sports Rehab and Injury Passaic County, New Jersey

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Chiropractic Treatment Richmond, Virginia

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Dr. Michael Peterson
Leg Pain Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Cervical Pain Smithtown, Long Island

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North East Spine & Rehab

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Dr. Michael Kunzler
Locate a Chiropractor West Jordan, Utah

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It can be rather difficult having to live with severe back or neck pain. But, leaving it untreated is just going to let the pain drag on for even longer. That is why it is your obligation to locate a chiropractor who will provide you with effective treatment right away. At the Utah Disc Center in West Jordan, Utah, Dr. Michael Kunzler and his staff of professionals provide comprehensive care made to better understand the nature of your problem and the most effective way to successfully treat it.

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Dr. Lenny Roberts DC
Knee Pain Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Knee pain is often associated with disability and can change the level of one's quality of life dramatically. Knee pain can be caused by various factors including overuse, trauma, nerve compression in the lower back etc. At Roberts Family Sports and Chiropractic located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Lenny Roberts DC, is dedicated to helping patients improve function and relieve pain in their knees through careful and effective chiropractic treatment.

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Dr. Michael Bishop
Back Pain Relief Rockledge, Brevard County, FL

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Is constant back pain getting a hold over the way you live your life? Is it making simple activities, such as walking, running, or carrying groceries, an impossible feat? Then receiving quality treatment isn't just a choice; it is the only way for you to get your normal life back. At Chiropractic Life Center in Brevard County, FL, Dr. Michael Bishop, DC is a qualified chiropractor who can deliver optimal and alternative care that will give you the considerable back pain relief you're looking for.

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Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.
Treatment for Sciatica Upper West Side Manhattan, NYC

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Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

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Is lower back pain restricting your life? Does the pain make it challenging to walk up a few flights of stairs? For many dealing with the symptoms of sciatica movement that many consider simple can become extremely difficult. For those looking for non-surgical relief, the next generation of spinal decompression technology is here. An ExtenTrac Certified Practice in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC can help restore mobility and relieve the pain of people suffering from sciatica.

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Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C.
Find a Back Doctor Brooklyn, NYC

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Brooklyn Spine Center

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Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC
Arthritis Henrico County, Virginia

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Spinal Correction Center of Richmond

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If you suffer from Arthritis, there is good news and help is out there. If you are suffering from intense back pain caused by a herniated disc, pinched nerve, or arthritis and need to find a Chiropractor in Henrico County, Virginia make an appointment with Dr. Michael C. Mulvaney, DC of the Spine Rehabilitation Center. Dr. Mulvaney employs safe, non-surgical techniques to ease your back and neck pain. As an experienced chiropractor with years of training, Dr. Mulvaney and his staff offer comprehensive treatment for the most painful back conditions. Under his care, your health and safety is his top priority.

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Dr. Rex W. Roffler, DC
Low Back Pain Orlando, Florida

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If you or a loved one is living with chronic low back pain, there are options available that don’t require painful needles or surgery. Low back pain is extremely common among adults. Finding effective, long lasting relief can be difficult, but Dr. Rex Roffler has solutions to help you get your life back. At SpinalAid Centers of America, located near Orlando, Florida, all patients are able to discover long term pain relief.

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Dr. Joel A. Stutzman, D.C.
Sciatica Wayne, PA

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Paoli Chiropractic

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Have you recently been diagnosed with sciatica? Are you looking for a treatment that will get to the source of the problem, but haven%u2019t found anything? Over-the-counter drugs relieve the symptoms of sciatica, but never relieve the source of problem. Paoli Chiropractic near Wayne, PA uses safe and effective treatments to get to the source of pain. If you suffer from sciatica call today.

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Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Arthritis Morris County, New Jersey

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Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

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Modern diagnostic medicine has become increasingly more expensive as it has gotten more accurate and dependable; digital MRI services are particularly useful to doctors and surgeons when they need to make the right diagnosis and prescribe the best treatment. Lawrence Hospital Center serving Bedford Park, New York makes digital MRI services and other medical imaging affordable for the community they serve while offering the best contemporary medicine can give.

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Dr. Anthony J. Scatena, DC
Sciatica Lexington, Kentucky

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Scatena Chiropractic

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Lexington, Kentucky 40513

Is pain from Sciatica making sitting or standing an unbearable chore? Is it hard to simply laugh or sneeze without aggravating the pain? Then finding quality treatment should be your main priority. At Scatena Chiropractic in Lexington, Kentucky, Dr. Anthony J. Scatena, DC and his team are waiting to successfully treat your pain utilizing revolutionary and minimally invasive techniques that are as safe as they are effective.

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