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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Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
Call 1-888-533-1061
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.
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.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
Call (888) 870-2099
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
Tired of undergoing treatment and medication but not seeing the results for your back pain? Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC of the Valley Spinal Decompression Center is dedicated to the restoration of his patients spinal health. He is conveniently located in the Los Angeles, CA area and has been helping back and neck pain sufferers for years. As an experienced chiropractor, Dr. Shannahoff has cared for many suffering from neck and back pain.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
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.
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
Call 888-897-4870
459 Watchung Avenue
Morris County, Watchung,
NJ
07069
Is your Spinal Stenosis putting an immense amount of pressure on your life and the everyday activities you perform? Is there excruciating pain in the lower area of your body? If you feel it is time for a change and you want to get your life back on track, then spinal stenosis treatment is available at the Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center in Morris County, New Jersey.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
If you had it up to your neck with severe pain, literally, then you should consider receiving quality non-surgical neck pain treatment that will treat your condition in a safe and comfortable fashion. At the Back and Neck Pain Center of Greenwich in Fairfield County, CT Dr. Risa Sloves is a qualified chiropractor who will put thoroughly correcting your condition above every other concern.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
Call (888) 292-7798
32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
Back and neck disorders can not only be extremely painful, but can also severely limit your functioning. If you are looking for quality noninvasive care and live in or around Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY, turn to Dr. Howard Goodman and the NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. for the most advanced non-surgical treatments. Dr. Goodman, D.C. is one of the first Doctors in New York to offer Antalgic-Trak, spinal decompression treatment and is the first Empowered Doctor to offer this technology.
Call 862-203-3296
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
The pain in your back can be so severe that you can barely move, stand, sit or sleep. The sharp pain may be caused by Spinal Stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal often due to aging or genetic factors, but it can be effectively treated with a combination of treatments. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC gives patients hope to overcome pain and live a more fulfilling life.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Is chronic back pain weighing you down? Have you given up some of the activities you once loved because of the pain? Restore your health and relieve your pain at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in New York City near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train. Dr. Shoshany introduced the state-of-the-art power plateŠ to his facilities, and uses it in conjunction with spinal decompression therapy to promote optimal results.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan,
NY
10012
Spinal decompression therapy is an effective means of combating back and neck pain resulting from conditions like sciatica, a herniated disc, and spinal stenosis. Dr. Steven Shoshany is a compassionate chiropractic doctor and spinal decompression specialist who wants you to experience the long term relief he brings to his patients' lives.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
If your back hurts so much it affects your daily routine, it's time to make an appointment with a Chiropractor. Neck Pain and lower back pain are serious health issues that shouldn't be ignored. Back pain can affect your spine, shoulders, and back--and even trigger migraines. If your back pain is persistent and the pain feels like it's throbbing, seek professional help from Dr. Mulvaney. Dr. Mulvaney of the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond has a thriving chiropractic center in Henrico County, Virginia, where numerous patients of his underwent back-pain treatment without any surgery. Dr. Mulvaney and his staff can determine if you qualify for spinal decompression therapy, an effective way to treat back pain that is FDA-cleared and thoroughly tested to be effective. Dr. Mulvaney offers extensive, state-of-the-art treatment options to alleviate even the most serious forms of back and neck pain.
Scatena Chiropractic
Call (888) 355-0063
1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
40513
Is pain from a herniated disc adding to daily pressures? Is it negatively affecting your performance at work as well as your daily life? Then receiving quality treatment is something you definitely owe yourself. At Scatena Chiropractic in Lexington, KY, Dr. Anthony J. Scatena, DC can provide you with a number of treatment options that are designed to thoroughly tackle your condition.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan,
NY
10176
Living with neck pain is not living a full life. So if you are suffering from neck pain and are seeking treatment that does not involve surgery, Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management where the Director, Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D., can offer you alternatives that work. He incorporates FDA-cleared spinal decompression to help patients who have been feeling the pain for years. Based not far from Uptown Manhattan, New York City, you can get neck pain treatment that works without the worries of surgery.
Northeast Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
New York
11784
Living with back pain means that many basic tasks can become difficult. From mowing the lawn to walking up a flight of stairs, the strength and mobility of out back is essential to our daily lives. But getting effective herniated disc treatment is easier said then done. Many people are reduced to taking over the counter drugs that hardly do anything for the pain. Some even consider risky and expensive surgery for treatment. At an North East Spine & Rehab in the Dix Hills, New York area the next-generation of non-surgical herniated disc treatment is here. If you're suffering from pain related to a herniated disc call today for more information.
Utah Disc Center
Call 801-525-1471
471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton,
UT
84041
Chiropractic clinics are a great way to free yourself from nagging back pain and the desperation that goes along with it. The expertise of Dr. Michael Kunzler and the Utah Disc Center help people every day in the West Valley, Utah area lead better lives through chiropractic medicine.
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.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
If you or someone you know is suffering with Peripheral Neuropathy, it can be stressful and sometimes painful. When conventional treatment does not provide you with relief, receiving help from a medical professional can make all the difference. In order to receive the best possible treatment with optimal results, it only makes sense to receive help from more than one doctor. At Hauptman Family Health Center, patients are offered the highest quality of care through their unique integrated and multidisciplinary approach. The friendly healthcare team is dedicated to helping all families in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
Call (888) 319-4510
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
7020
Living with neck pain? Seek the right treatment with Dr. David Podell, DC in Bergen County,NJ. He offers advanced treatments including DRX9000 and a caring environment for all his patients.