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.
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Northeast Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
888-266-9201
Smithtown,
NY
11787
If you are living in Smithtown, Long Island and are interested in Cervical Decompression, then a great place to consider having this procedure is Northeast Spine & Rehab. Dr. Stephen Lembo, DC is a experienced professional who has provided all of their patients with excellent care.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Knowing that your loved ones have to endure the pain of powerlessly watching your health and vitality slip further away each day is one of the most painful parts of having an illness. Life doesn't have to be like that any longer. Dr. Garret Hauptman of the Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania understands how important it is for you to get back on your feet. Dr. Hauptman treats degenerative disc disease with spinal decompression therapy.
Utah Disc Center
Call 801-525-1471
471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton,
UT
84041
Back pain can truly affect every aspect of your life. How many times have you rubbed your back in pain or struggled to get out of bed because your back hurt? Dr. Michael Kunzler of the Utah Disc Center in Chiropractic Center in West Point, Duval County, Utah, can help sooth your more serious neck and back pain. He can see if you qualify for Spinal Decompression Therapy, one treatment option for treating back pain. The good news is that more severe forms of back pain can be helped by Dr. Kunzler. Did you know that back pain affects over 80% of Americans? Back pain issues include nerve and disc problems, osteoarthritis, and muscular problems. Many people find relief from back pain through yoga or aerobics, but chronic back pain that cannot be relieved with ice packs, massage, or aspirin may require more intensive treatment.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Back pain can be extremely distressing. Not only can it can effect your entire body, but it can effect you mentally and emotionally as well. Chronic back pain affects eighty percent of adults at least once in their life. A painful back isn't something to ignore. Traditional treatments like pain killers only mask the pain, and many are reluctant to seek professional help because they want to avoid surgery. At Westchester Spinal Decompression Center, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC specializes in non-surgical spinal decompression. This innovative procedure is only one of the many treatments offered at Westchester Spinal Decompression Center, which has offices easily accessible to the Bronx, New York area.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
Call (888) 292-7798
32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
Why SpinalAid for Spinal Decompression? If chronic back pain is wearing you down then you need the most effective treatment available. Located in Astoria, Queens, David H. Zelefsky, M.D., F.A.A.P.M.R. and Howard Goodman, D.C. have dedicated their focus toward specializing in delivering spinal decompression to patients suffering from spinal pain. They combine extensive chiropractic skill and knowledge to achieve long term pain relief for all patients.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
With age comes the troubling burden of weakened bones or joint trouble. Don't let Neck Pain factor into the equation of your life any longer. If you are bothered by the sporadic jolt of tense muscles or the unpredictable strain of Neck pain spasms, then your first step on the road to recovery is a trip to Empire Physical in Manhattan. Top medical experts like Dr. Steven Moalemi have made updated treatments for relief from Neck Pain a reality. His specialized treatment regiments have provided stress relief for many patients of all different age groups, regardless of the gravity of their condition, with impressive medical results.
Rehabfx
Call 888-421-7730
2404 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
Are you suffering from joint pain? Dr. Steve Minors of Rehab FX has been assisting Austin, Texas residents with his wealth of experience and training. Due to the nature of the complexity of joints such as the knee or shoulder, a high amount of care and pre-meditation should be taken when considering treatment. Dr. Minors takes all the necessary steps such as requiring medical imaging before making a diagnosis and decision on treatment. If you are interested in his joint pain treatments, contact Rehab FX, in Austin, Texas today.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Seeking relief from chronic back pain? DRX9000 can give you the treatment you need. Dr. Risa Sloves in Norwalk offers more than 15 different non-surgical pain-relieving therapies. His priority is creating an environment of care and concern for patients.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
In spite of its long recognition by the medical community and the government as a safe, proven and effective treatment, many people today still have misconceptions about Chiropractic care. Chiropractic or osteopathic manipulations can be especially helpful in relieving back pain because such a condition responds well to mobilization. Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC of the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond serves the Chesterfield area using innovative chiropractic technology and proven chiropractic techniques.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
Call (888) 870-2099
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
If it seems as if your back or neck condition isn't ever going to leave you, then you need to find a chiropractor who can provide you with significant help. Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC at Valley Spinal Decompression Center at the West Valley Medical Center in Hidden Hills, CA can help provide you with a launch pad for treating your condition by delivering state of the art treatment that consists of advanced techniques with the aid of high-end, sophisticated technology. His cutting-edge approach to healthcare is responsible for the great improvement in the lives of many individuals who've been weighed down by chronic pain.
Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic
Call 918-289-2002
6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa,
OK
74133
Chronic back pain can make your life unbearable. You can't sleep, you can't sit comfortably, you can't get any work done because of the constant pain. Sometimes the pain spreads to your neck and shoulders, or your legs, and you find yourself barely able to walk. Don't allow pain to defeat you: Dr. Michael Peterson, DC, Director of the Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, can ease your pain with natural, non-surgical procedures for back and neck pain treatment.
Scatena Chiropractic
Call (888) 355-0063
1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
40513
If tired of having to give in to the unnecessary pressure of a severe spinal condition, then it's time you take the initiative to fully treat it. While there are medications available out there, most of them inflict a number of side effects and only provide relief temporarily. An effective way to get the long-term relief you deserve is to undergo spinal decompression therapy at Scatena Chiropractic in Lexington, Kentucky. There you will be met by Dr. Anthony Scatena, DC and a professional, caring staff who are all there to make the process of your recovery a pleasant and simple one.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
Call (888) 337-9387
4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
If you suffer from back or neck pain, cold laser therapy may be the solution to your problem. Cold laser therapy is the use of a single wavelength of light emitted from a low intensity laser diode or any array of high intensity Super Luminous Diodes to treat acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries, degenerative conditions, and/or to heal wounds. At Alberta Back and Neck Rehab, Dr. Drew Oliphant, DC utilizes this light source, that when placed in contact with the skin, allows for chemical reactions to be speeded up in the cells. When this happens, it can essentially enhance the body's healing process. Dr. Oliphant's office is located conveniently in Calgary, Alberta and he's ready to assess and treat your condition.
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.
Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
Call 888-268-4760
5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Do you suffer from back pain? Is it destroying your ability to be active and live your life to the fullest? At Roffler Spinal Aid, Dr. Rex Roffler offers new hope for chronic back pain suffers using spinal disc decompression. Dr. Roffler is the head of Roffler Spinal Aid in Winter Park Florida, which attracts patients from Orlando, Florida for its unique treatment protocols.
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.
MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
Call (888) 820-2250
33 Central Ave
Midland Park,
NJ
07432
Has back or neck pain stripped you of the life you once had? Millions of Americans suffer the same problem each year, but they are quickly becoming aware of the effective new treatment option, the DRX 9000 spinal decompression therapy. At MedWell Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy in Bergen County, New Jersey, Dr. Ali Maz restores people to the function they once had and relieves their pain.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan,
NY
10012
Are you looking for a skilled and experienced chiropractor in Manhattan? Dr. Shoshany specializes in both spine and sports related injuries. He focuses on delivering highly effective chiropractic care to people of all ages. His practice at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab is dedicated to pain management, utilizing the most advanced chiropractic solutions available and creating individualized plans that cater to specific chiropractic needs.
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
Call (888) 836-8057
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
Back Pain is a serious epidemic that will negatively affect over eighty percent of Americans' lives. If you are one of these unfortunate individuals, turn to Dr. Leif Choi, DC at Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab. Located in Portland, Oregon, this medical team has both the experience and innovative treatment systems to guide you back to natural spinal comfort.