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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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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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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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Preliminary Data a Boon for New Spinal Decompression

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.

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Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care
Lower Back Pain Detroit, MI

 Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care

Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care

Call 734-274-5030
5740 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

31 million Americans suffer from chronic lower back pain. Now, you don't have to be one of them. Dr. Jon Grenillo, DC of the Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care serving patients in Detroit, MI can help you today. Through proven, effective and safe procedures, Dr. Grenillo utilizes the best and latest technologies for his patients.

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Dr. Michael Kunzler
Chiropractic Sandy, Utah

Dr. Michael Kunzler

Utah Disc Center

Call 801-525-1471
471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton, UT 84041

The Utah Disc Center is a renown modern facility with experts in the area of natural, noninvasive healing. Located near Sandy, Utah, this facility is headed by the chiropractic care of Dr. Michael Kunzler, a leader in the art of holistic healing that combines traditional chiropractic practices with state of the art, FDA cleared spinal decompression technology.

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Dr. Lenny Roberts DC
Active Release Technique Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dr. Lenny Roberts DC

Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic

Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128

There are few things more melancholy than knowing that a lifetime of working hard to secure your family's wealth is now costing you your health. The Active Release Technique (ART) allows you to care for your family without making such a sacrifice. The practitioners at Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania understand that so much depends on getting you back where your family needs you most.

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Dr. Michael Peterson
DRX 9000/9500 Tulsa, Oklahoma

Dr. Michael Peterson

Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic

Call 918-289-2002
6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa, OK 74133

You know that spinal decompression is a widely used alternative to surgery and painkillers, but there are so many options out there. You should know that the DRX 9000 and DRX 9500 are at the forefront of modern spinal decompression. Contact Dr. Michael Peterson, D.C. at the Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic in Tulsa, Oklahoma today to find out more.

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Dr. Jeremy Meadows
Locate a Chiropractor Seattle

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA

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13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland, Washington 98034

If you have been trying to locate a Chiropractor that is right for you around Seattle, Washington, then a facility with a reputation for proven natural results may be right around the corner. Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC and his friendly team at Spine Relief Center, USA have the natural, noninvasive treatment plans available in the country. This staff has proven itself effective in alleviating a wide range of disorders without drugs of therapy.

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Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
Chiropractic Doctor in Passaic County, New Jersey

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.

Call 888-283-6198
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663

If you suffer from chronic pain while running, walking, or even sitting, it can be difficult to bear. Although many chronic pain conditions can be treated with medicine or surgery, chiropractic medicine offers more non invasive solutions. For those seeking a chiropractic doctor near Passaic County, New Jersey, Dr.Peter Ferraro provides proven treatments that have been very successful in relieving many cases of chronic pain.

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Dr. Steven Shoshany
Lower Back Pain Greenwich Village NYC

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab

Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City, NY 10012

Are you troubled by lower back pain? It's time to look for a unique, alternative brand of lower back pain treatment. Dr. Steve Shoshany D.C, C.C.E.P. near Greenwich Village in the vicinity of the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train can offer you something effective and natural. Your back will thank you for it and the rest of your body will follow. His techniques will improve the strength of your back muscles, stimulate your bones, dislodge tension and pain, while increasing the blood flow and promoting healing.

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Dr. Joel A. Stutzman, D.C.
Chiropractic Care in Berwyn, PA

Dr. Joel A. Stutzman, D.C.

Paoli Chiropractic

Call 888-423-5915
15 Industrial Boulevard Suite 202
Paoli, PA 19301

Dr. Joel A. Stutzman DC is the owner and Clinical Director of Paoli Chiropractic Group and Spinal Aid Centers of The Main Line. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Penn State University while working as a chiropractic assistant, personal trainer and massage therapist. He attended New York Chiropractic College where he graduated cum laude with Phi Chi Omega honors in July 2004 during which he was a student instructor and tutor in anatomy, neuroscience, soft tissue therapies, palpation techniques and chiropractic manipulation. Dr. Stutzman in Berwyn, PA is an experienced chiropractor who is ready relieve your pain using the latest techniques in chiropractic care.

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Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC
Chiropractic Treatment Richmond, Virginia

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

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.

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Dr. Robert Lambrou, D.C.
Spinal Stenosis Lakewood, New Jersey

Dr. Robert Lambrou, D.C.

North East Spine and Sports Medicine

Call 888-575-1316
2080 West County Line Rd.
Jackson, New Jersey 08527

Feel discomforting pain? You may have spinal stenosis. Need help, but don't know where to go? At North East Spine and Sports Medicine, in the Lakewood, New Jersey area, you will find a staff that brings the quality care and expertise you deserve.

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Synergy Pain Relief
Back Pain Treatment Spinal Decompression Bolingbrook, Illinois

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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.

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Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC
Spinal Decompression Treatment Chesterfield, Virginia

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

Spinal Correction Center of Richmond

Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond, Virginia 23229

When you hear words like spinal decompression therapy, all sorts of distorted images can come to mind. It may have been perpetuated by the myth that those who undergo spinal manipulation are at a high risk of injury. In general, proper chiropractic treatment of your body's lumbar, or lower back region involves very little risk with significant rewards. Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC is a licensed chiropractor serving the Chesterfield, Virginia clientele at his office at the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond.

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Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.
Pinched Nerve Upper West Side Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York, NY 10176

Are you suffering from chronic pain in the back, neck or shoulder area? One of the most common causes of devastating back pain is a pinched nerve. A pinched Nerve can often limit your ability to enjoy an active and energetic lifestyle due to the pain it causes. When over the counter remedies fail to brgin you lasting results, many turn to Surgery. Though effective, surgery can be both risky and expensive. At Empire Physical Medicine and Pain Mangaement, Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D. offers residents of the Upper West Side Manhattan, NYC community his board Certified skill to safely and effectively treat pain caused by a pinched nerve.

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Louis E. Bisogni, DC & Alan H. Siegel, DC
Spinal Decompression Bronx, New York

Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care

Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns, NY 10605

Soothing the agonizing pain in your back and neck can finally be a reality. For many people in the Bronx, New York, the answer has come through spinal decompression with ExtenTrac Elite. Call today for more information on taking back your life from chronic pain!

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Dr. Adrian Marcus
Spinal Decompression Greenwich, CT

Dr. Adrian Marcus

Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.

Call (888) 847-1821
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich, CT 06830

Thinking of spinal decompression therapy? It could be a solution for your nagging back pain or sciatica. Dr. Adrian Marcus offers the DRX9000, a cutting-edge technology in the world of the non-surgical and noninvasive treatment of back pain. Check out this FDA-cleared spinal decompression technology to get the help that you need.

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Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Back Pain Fairfield County

Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851

Are you experiencing back pain? You're not alone if you do. Lower back pain affects over 80% of the population at any given time. Back pain is one of the main reasons why people call in sick at work and it costs employers millions of dollars each year. Dr. Risa Sloves, DC and Dr. Mark Joachim, DC have over 18 years of experience treating people with lower back pain without drugs or surgery in Fairfield County.

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Dr. Stephen Lembo,DC
Cervical Pain Smithtown, Long Island

Dr. Stephen Lembo,DC

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.

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Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor
Degenerative Disc Disease Portland, OR

Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor

Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab

Call (888) 836-8057
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton, Oregon 97008

Far too many people suffer from degenerative disc disease every year. Now, with a series of new innovative medical advances, there's a solution. If you live in the Portland, OR area, Dr. Leif Choi, D.C. of HealthSource of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab can give you the relief you seek today. Utilizing revolutionary technologies just recently cleared by the FDA, Dr. Choi can put you on the path to a pain-free lifestyle today.

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NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
Sciatica Relief Astoria, Long Island City, Queens

NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.

Call (888) 292-7798
32-44 31st Street
Astoria, NY 11106

Suffering from painful sciatica? At NYREHAB Pain Management & Medical Services P.C., in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY Dr. Howard Goodman, D.C. specializes in delivering spinal decompression. He utilizes the SpinalAid exclusive core stabilization and bracing procedures to reinforce spinal strength and relieve pain to ensure long-term health and recovery for patients.

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