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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North East Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
NY
11787
If you are suffering from Cervical Pain in the Smithtown, Long Island area, then Dr. Daniel Crews, DC and Dr. Kathryn Crews, DC, have a highly effective spinal positioning therapy. It is called the M3D® Therapeutic Protocol and it is a revolutionary technique that will finally give you the relief you've been searching for.
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.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Lumbar decompression, known medically as Spinal Stenosis, is a medical condition where the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves. Origins of the problem may be due to spinal degeneration, spinal disc herniation or osteoporosis. If you believe you are suffering from this disease, the New York Integrative Medical and Rehab located in Downtown Manhattan near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 trains. Led by chiropractic specialist Dr. Steven Shoshany, DC, they offers multiple treatments to thoroughly and effectively resolve problems.
Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness
Call 888-283-6198
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
A Herniated Disc's symptoms can range from irritability to severe pain. Regardless of the specifics of your disorder, it is vital that you turn to experienced professionals for state of the art treatment that can effectively maintain your overall health. For Families living in in Passaic County, New Jersey, Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC has years of combined experience along with the most advanced spinal decompression unitsin order to ensure optimal recovery.
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.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Degenerative disc disease is the degeneration of intervertebral discs. Degenerated discs can cause a high amount of chronic pain, which can greatly affect your ability to live a healthy, active life. If you are suffering with a degenerated disc, there is hope. Dr. Lenny Roberts DC, of Roberts Family Chiropractic understands the importance of being able to move freely, without feeling pain. If you are looking for high quality treatment and care in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, Roberts Family Chiropractic can deliver effective results.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
Call (888) 870-2099
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
If you%u2019re from Calabasas, CA and you believe in less invasive methods to treat your back pain, then it may be time to seek a chiropractor for your medical needs. Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC of Valley Spinal Decompression Center at West Valley Medical Center is an expert in chiropractic techniques that will have you feeling better than you have in years.
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
Call 888-216-4182
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
A Herniated Disc can upset many of the simple things in life that we take for granted. Our sleep patterns become disturbed and we find it hard to sit comfortably in a chair or standing too long can also be painful. At the Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center in Morris County, New Jersey, Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC and his highly trained staff understand the painful life you are living. For the people living in the Morris County area, your Herniated Disc problem is treatable in a safe, non-surgical and minimally invasive manner.
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.
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
Call (888) 836-8057
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
If you are tired of living with the chronic pain and fatigue of Fibromyalgia, and are looking for a viable alternative to traditional medicines, you are in luck if you live in or around Portland, Oregon. At Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab, Dr. Leif Choi, DC has a state of the art facility and an all star staff to help ease your pain naturally.
Spinal Relief Center USA
Call (888) 351-8612
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
Is a bulging disc giving you back pain? Get advanced treatment with Dr. Jeremy Meadows, D.C., the chiropractor of choice for thousands of families in the Seattle/ Redmond area. Dr. Meadows is the only practitioner in Washington to include a full spinal rehabilitation center, combined with state of the art dynamic motion x-ray for aid in diagnosing spinal problems.
Scatena Chiropractic
Call (888) 355-0063
1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
40513
Is pain from spinal stenosis making simple activities an unnecessary challenge? Then you probably didn't try the right treatment that gives you the relief you're looking for. At Scatena Chiropractic in Lexington, Kentucky, Dr. Anthony J. Scatena, DC and his team offer a number of treatment options, so that you can receive quality care that is effective in meeting your individual needs.
Utah Disc Center
Call 801-525-1471
471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton,
UT
84041
Pain in your lower back is a miserable companion to your every day life, and it can cause a significant decrease in doing the things you enjoy. Thankfully, with spinal decompression from Dr. Michael Kunzler at Utah Disc Center, serving the West Valley, Utah area, you'll be back to feeling like your old self in no time.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Sciatica is a serious disorder that can result in numbness, burning, tingling or a sharp pain in the back of the legs. It is important that you turn to experts in administering natural care in order to quickly and effectively give you relief and hope for future health. This team can be found in White Plains, New York, at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS, and his staff are ready to offer you the same extraordinary individual care that has helped a growing list of satisfied patients.
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.
Chiropractic Life Center
Call (888) 308-4517
400 Barton Boulevard, Suite 201
Rockledge,
Florida
32955
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.
Northeast Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
New York
11784
When acute or chronic neck pain is becoming too much to bear and you can't go through daily activities without experiencing some form of pain, then you need to look to North East Spine & Rehab for neck pain relief. If you live in the Syosset, New York area, Dr. Stephen Lembo DC offers you alternatives from drugs and surgery to soothe your neck pain. He incorporates the incredibly efficient DRX 9000 to treat patients with neck, back and spine problems.
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.