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 and Sports Medicine
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Point Pleasant,
NJ
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Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou D.C. near Shrewsbury, Monmouth County believes that the human body is very capable of healing itself without the help of medication but sometimes, it just needs a push in the right direction. That's why she treats the chronic pain of herniated or bulging disc with the help of the latest technology of Spinal Decompression.
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NJ
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32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
Back pain left untreated can progress into a chronic state, and lead to serious problems like herniated discs and osteoporosis. Spinal decompression treatment alleviates pressure and tension that builds up on spinal discs and nerves by drawing discs back into proper alignment, and strengthening surrounding ligaments that hold the discs in place.
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Williamsburg,
NY
11211
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400 Barton Boulevard, Suite 201
Rockledge,
Florida
32955
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Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
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5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Has nagging back pain turned everyday activities into a nightmare? Have you even considered surgery because no other treatment method has proven effective? If you’re searching for a better and safer way to get lasting relief, Dr. Rex Roffler can help. In the last decade a revolutionary new technology called spinal disc decompression has emerged for treating a wide range of back and neck injuries. Utilizing this procedure along with a variety of other non-surgical treatments, Dr. Roffler offers back pain relief to the people of Orlando, Florida
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Beaverton,
Oregon
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The pains, irritation and burning sensations in the lower back experienced by those suffering from Sciatica can now be treated naturally, with state of the art advancements in spinal decompression. In Portland, Oregon, at the Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab, you will have access to this chiropractic therapy while being treated by a friendly staff of professionals, headed by Dr. Leif Choi, DC. They specialize in individual care to ease your pain and educate you about future preventative care.
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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.
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.
SpinalAid in Indiana
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4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Do you have chronic neck or back pain associated with a disc herniation? Are you looking to successfully treat it without the complications and expenses of traditional back surgery? Then decompression therapy from Dr. John Kostidis, DC at Spine Aid in Valparaiso, Indiana is just the affordable and convenient solution for you. Dr. Kostidis is a board certified chiropractor with the skills and experience to put an end to your suffering and mark the beginning of a pain-free life.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
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4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
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Is chronic pain proving to be so unbearable that it is affecting almost every aspect of your life? Are you looking for effective treatment that will help you reclaim an active life? Then look no further. At Alberta Back and Neck Rehab of Calgary, Alberta, Dr. Drew Oliphant, DC and his team offers exceptional and non-invasive care using cutting-edge equipment. With their modern techniques, Alberta Back and Neck will help you to start living without pain in no time.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
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1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
If Degenerative Disc Disease has left your affected joints in chronic pain, then seek out treatment from an expert. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC of Westchester, NY provides effective relief at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
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8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
If you're tired of excruciating neck pain is keeping you out of the game you love then Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the place for you. Neck pain doesn't have to keep you from your dreams any longer. Dr. Lenny Roberts of Roberts Family Chiropractic provides the caring and the curing for the pain in your neck.
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
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115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Were you in a car/automobile accident and are struggling to get back on your feet? Is it hard to walk after a sport-related injury? If you need a physical therapist in New Jersey, then you can find the right physical therapy that will improve your mobility and motion. The staff at the Waterfront Institute in New Jersey employs treatments in physical therapy and sports medicine that will help you fully recover. With pride in an amazing service with little or no time to wait, they strive to make sure that their patients are given professional treatment and respect by every staff member.
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Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
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91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
07030
Have you or a loved one recently sustained an orthopedic injury? Do you finding your self relying on painkillers just to get through the work day? Are you even considering surgery, because no other treatment plans have proven effective? With over 45 years of medical experience, Dr. Mary Salmon, M.D. offers the people of Hoboken a way to live beyond pain. Using some of the best non-surgical techniques available today, Dr. Salmon get help you get back to all the things you love. If you or your loved ones are searching for comprehensive pain management services in the Hoboken, New Jersey area, contact Integrated Healthcare today.
Paoli Chiropractic
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15 Industrial Boulevard Suite 202
Paoli,
PA
19301
Do you suffer from a painful back condition? Have you tried over-the-counter drugs that don't work and are even considering surgery? Surgery can be risky and take months to recover from. Dr. Joel A. Stutzman of Paoli Chiropractic near Wayne, PA is an experienced chiropractor, using the latest non-invasive treatments in chiropractic care.
Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns,
NY
10605
Do you feel like you're losing control of your body? When your limbs are randomly falling asleep and pain is spreading from your spine throughout your body, it can become nearly impossible to function normally. These are symptoms common to a pinched nerve. Without proper care and attention symptoms can become worse. At Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care in Westchester County, New York, you can find doctors who want to help you feel better without any of the risks of surgery.