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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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.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
Call 888-516-6356
1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant,
NJ
08742
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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Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
Call (888) 319-4510
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
You can't bend, sit, stand, or sleep. What are you waiting for? Dr. David Podell DC uses spinal decompression to help alleviate pain. As the director of the Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in Bergen County, New Jersey, Dr. Podell has years of experience in spinal decompression.
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.
Keller Chiropractic
Call 888-258-6297
729 Wythe Ave.
Williamsburg,
NY
11211
Have a bulging disc? Has a bulging disc caused a decrease in your physical activity? Do not lose hope, Keller Chiropractic in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY utilizes many chiropractic methods to bring relief for your bulging disc. Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C. was rated one of the Top Ten Chiropractors in America in 2005. She has over 26 years of experience in treating a variety of back pain conditions. Dr. Keller is ready to relieve your bulging disc.
Rehabfx
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2404 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
Are you suffering with debilitating back pain? Spinal Decompression today is the most popular, common treatments for back pain in the industry today. Many times because of bad posture or injury, the spine creates issues within the body that can prevent sufferers from living their lives normally. Rehab FX and Dr. Minors have been freeing thousands of patients from their bounds with Spinal Decompression treatment. Treatment performed in office and can provide a relatively quick and safe way to recover from many musculoskeletal issues. Call Rehab FX if you are living in West Austin and are interested in Spinal Decompression.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
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632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
1001
Are you living with pain and discomfort? Looking for the right kind of therapy? Trigger point therapy may be the innovative treatment that can help you. Dr. Steven Shoshany is part of New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in Manhattan, NYC and has years of experience in trigger point therapy.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Are you suffering from severe chronic back pain? When your back hurts, it becomes hard to do anything. Moving your neck to wake up in the morning, trying to pick something up, simple everyday things become a struggle because of your back. If you or a loved one is in need of a chiropractor you can trust to provide you with safe and effective treatment, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC is a chiropractor at Westchester Spinal Decompression Center which offers their exceptional service to those in the Bronx, New York area.
Chiropractic Life Center
Call (888) 308-4517
400 Barton Boulevard, Suite 201
Rockledge,
Florida
32955
Are you suffering from debilitating back pain that just won't seem to heal itself? Are you interested in treating your pain through an effective and alternative approach? Then you should definitely receive treatment at Chiropractic Life Center in Melbourne, FL, where Dr. Michael Bishop, DC and his team of professionals can deliver first-rate care that will provide you considerable back pain relief as well as the opportunity to live a normal and functional life again.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
Has aching joint pain prevented you from working around the house or at your job in the Richmond, Virginia area? Pain of any sort can be devastating for people who live active lives and people who live normal lives alike. Back pain, neck pain, knee pain, wrist pain, hip pain and on and on, they all effect our daily lives and our general sense of our health. Dr. Michael Mulvaney of the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond regularly treats patients who are experiencing severe pain with chiropractic and spinal decompression.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Has recent trauma or injury decreased your mobility? Is limited range of motion making everyday activities a nightmare? Do you or a loved one find yourself relying on painkillers just to get through the day? With decades of combined medical experience, the father and son team of Dr. Stephen and Dr. Garret Hauptman know it takes more than a passive approach to achieve optimal health. Offering comprehensive physical therapy services to the people of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the team at Hauptman Health Care can guide you to heightened health, happiness and quality of life.
Northeast Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
New York
11784
Does it seem like constant pain is managing your everyday life? Is it preventing you from fulfilling the simplest functions, such as walking, sitting, and doing household chores? Then you need to get a better handle of your condition by undergoing effective pain management at North East Spine & Rehab in the Glen Cove, Long Island area. A team of skilled medical professionals are waiting there to provide you with the guidance and care that you need in order to be on the right road towards your recovery.
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224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Rock,
New Jersey
07663
Traveling to different places just to get treatment for the various ailments that can affect your back because of normal, daily life and sporting activities is a pain in and of itself. Your days of wishing for a comprehensive spinal treatment plan under one roof are finally over. Dr. Ferraro in Saddle Brook, NJ offers care for everything from neck and back pain to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
Call 888-268-4760
5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Has constant back pain transformed your life into a nightmare? Is it making it impossible to do things like take out the trash or walk up a flight of stairs? Have you even considered surgery because no other treatment works? With over three decades experience in non-surgical pain relief, Dr. Rex Roffler can help. He knows pain isn’t meant to be a determining factor in any ones life, so he’s spent his career practicing many of the best conservative methods of pain relief. The search for a qualified back doctor is over. Dr. Roffler is a board certified chiropractor that’s proud to offers his services to the Orlando, Florida area.
Paoli Chiropractic
Call 888-423-5915
15 Industrial Boulevard Suite 202
Paoli,
PA
19301
Tired of back pain? Have you tried over-the-counter-drugs, but the pain just keeps coming back? Don%u2019t continue this cycle, get to the source of the problem. Dr. Joel A. Stutzman DC of Paoli Chiropractic in Chester County, PA is a back doctor who uses the latest techniques to bring patients lasting back pain relief.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan,
NY
10176
Is lower back pain causing day-to-day activities to be difficult? Add leg pain from a pinched nerve or Sciatica and it can make the simplest tasks a nightmare. Unfortunately many people get caught up taking over-the-counter remedies that only offer partial relief. The pain can get so bad some even consider risky and expensive surgery. You don't have to deal with any of those alternatives anymore. At Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management serving uptown Manhattan, they offer non-surgical treatment for lower back pain. If you're in Uptown Manhattan, New York City, relief is only moments away.