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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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Low Back Pain Recovery Slow and Uncertain

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.

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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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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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Dr. Lenny Roberts DC
Alternative to Back Surgery Wilmington, De (South Philadelphia)

Dr. Lenny Roberts DC

Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic

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

If you're suffering from back pain and surgery is not an option there are still effective methods of treatment. Being without surgery doesn't mean your situation is without hope. The Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic near Wilmington, De (South Philadelphia) utilizes chiropractic adjustments to treat back pain with fraction of the cost and none of the risks concomitant with surgery.

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Dr. Michael Peterson
Ruptured Disc Tulsa, Oklahoma

Dr. Michael Peterson

Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic

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

If you have suffered from a ruptured disc as a result of a sports injury or any other unfortunate event, it is vital that you seek help from an experienced professional with a growing reputation for excellence in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Michael Peterson, DC has over twenty years of experience giving individuals safe and effective care. Dr Peterson by uses a multi-disciplinary approach that never puts his patients at unnecessary risks like those associated with drug treatments and surgical procedures.

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Dr. Stephen Lembo, DC
Pain Management Glen Cove, Long Island

Dr. Stephen Lembo, DC

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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Hoboken Integrated Healthcare
MUA Hoboken, New Jersey

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Hoboken Integrated HealthCare

Call 1-888-533-1061
91 Washington Street
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030

Are you or a loved one suffering from debilitating back pain? Do you find yourself relying on painkillers just to get through the work day? Have you even thought about surgery because no other treatments are effective? At Integrated Healthcare offers the people of Hoboken, New Jersey another way to fight the pain. With over 20 years of healthcare experience, Dr. Joseph Canova, DC can use the Manipulation under Anesthesia (MUA) technique to perform precise chiropractic adjustments and relieve pain of all shapes and sizes. If you're searching for a way to treat a chronic or acute pain condition without drugs or surgery contact Hoboken Integrated Healthcare today.

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Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC
Sciatica Pain Relief Henrico County, Virginia

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

Spinal Correction Center of Richmond

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

Millions of Americans suffer from back pain. It's such a common ailment that it's one of the top reasons why employees call out sick from work. If intense back pain or other symptoms keep you from enjoying the everyday activities of life, you should see a doctor. Today's technology is so advanced that back pain relief can come your way without any surgery. That's right--without any surgery, you can alleviate the throbbing, stabbing back pain that has plagued you for just too long. You don't have to suffer from a herniated disc, bulging disc, or sciatica--nerve compression generally found in the lower back--any longer if you visit Dr. Michael C. Mulvaney, DC, of the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia. If other treatment options have failed to soothe your back pain, Dr. Mulvaney may be able to offer you a safe, non-surgical solution.

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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Spinal Decompression Greenburgh, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Back pain should not be something that prevents you from leading an active lifestyle. If you are not interested in constantly taking pain relief medication or undergoing a surgical procedure, there is a solution out their for you. Spinal decompression therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that has relieved countless New Yorkers of their back pain. Dr. Jonathan Donath at the Spinal Decompression Center of Westchester in the area of Greenburgh, Westchester, NY, provides this non-surgical spinal decompression procedure. He is an experienced and highly qualified leader in this field, who can be trusted to bring you back pain relief.

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Dr. David Podell, DC
Sciatica Bergen County, New Jersey

Dr. David Podell, DC

Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation

Call (888) 319-4510
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, NJ 07020

Do you have this burning pain shooting down the back of your leg but you don't know where it's coming from? Sciatica affects millions of Americans but it is often left untreated. Dr. David Podell, DC can treat your sciatica properly. He is the head of the Waterfront Institute in Bergen County, New Jersey.

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Dr. Jeremy Meadows
Lower Back Pain Seattle, WA 98052

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA

Call (888) 351-8612
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland, Washington 98034

Is lower back pain disrupting your life? Get the appropriate treatment with a chiropractor like Dr. Jeremy Meadows, D.C. in the Seattle area and get back to doing the things you love. Studies show that 5-10% of low back pain becomes chronic so the sooner you undergo treatment the better. Dr. Meadows is the director of a SpinalAid center and can offer you the personalized care you need.

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Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care
Facet Syndrome Detroit, Michigan

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Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care

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

Facet Syndrome is a very serious disorder and can be successfully treated using natural therapies offered in chiropractic care. Dr. Jon Grenillo, DC understands this and has passionately built the expertise to ease a wide variety of spine and neck ailments. He operates out of the Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care in Detroit, Michigan.

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Dr. Steve Minors, DC
Spinal Decompression West Austin

Dr. Steve Minors, DC

Rehabfx

Call 888-421-7730
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.

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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. Steven Shoshany
Trigger Point Therapy Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab

Call (888) 435-7155
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.

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Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.
Back Pain Treatment Uptown Manhattan, New York City

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

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

If you are experiencing excruciating back pain that is drastically changing your life, then you know it's time to look for help. Based not far from Uptown Manhattan, New York City, Dr. Steven Moalemi of Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management is ready to help relieve your pain. Drawing from several different disciplines in order to create the most effective treatment plan, he can help you stop the pain and get back to living the way you enjoy.

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Hauptman Family Health Center
Chiropractic Care Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 Hauptman Family Health Center

Hauptman Family Health Center

Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130

Is constant back pain hampering your life? Has a stiff and aching neck pain made everyday activities a chore? Injuries related to the back and spine is one of the leading causes of doctor visits today. If lasting relief is evading you and the ones you love chiropractic care can help. At the Hauptman Family Health Center the father and son team of Dr. Stephen and Dr. Garret Hauptman utilize their decades of experience to boost your health, happiness and quality of life to bold new levels. Families in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania community don’t have to go far for comprehensive holistic health care. Contact Dr. Hauptman today.

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Louis E. Bisogni, DC & Alan H. Siegel, DC
Herniated Disc Treatment Mount Pleasant, New York

Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care

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

Is a herniated disc taking over your life? Back pain seriously restricts the lifestyles of those who suffer from it. Numerous people choose to live it with it or only take ineffective over-the-counter remedies that just mask the pain. Many even consider surgery despite the risks involved. Today the next-generation of non-surgical herniated disc treatment can help free you from back pain. At Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care in the Mount Pleasant, New York area, experienced back doctors are waiting to offer you relief.

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Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C.
Spinal Decompression Shrewsbury, Monmouth County

Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C.

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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Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.
Spinal Decompression Therapy Uptown Manhattan, New York City

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

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

It is not surprising that people who suffer from neck pain and back pain look for spinal decompression therapy to treat their conditions. Spinal Decompression Therapy as a non-invasive procedure that's become very popular, since it's been clinically proven to help with back and neck pain. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D. is a renowned spinal decompression expert and physical therapist near Uptown Manhattan, New York City with the technology and knowledge needed to help stop the pain.

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Dr. Rex W. Roffler, DC
Back Pain Orlando, Florida

Dr. Rex W. Roffler, DC

Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL

Call 888-268-4760
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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