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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Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
Call (888) 847-1821
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
When you have a herniated disk following you wherever you go, it can be quite difficult to lead the productive life you want. It can make it hard for you to function at work as well as every other aspect of your life. Rather than wait for the pain to miraculously heal on its own, it would be much wiser for you to receive quality comprehensive care with Dr. Adrian Marcus and his team at The Back and Neck Pain Center of Greenwich in Fairfield County, CT.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
Call (888) 870-2099
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
Back pain can keep you from your simplest daily activities. Dr. Bruce Shannahoff can provide you with the back pain relief you've been looking for if you live in or around the LA California region. If you suffer from a herniated disc, sciatica or degenerative disc disease, you may be a candidate for spinal decompression therapy: a non-invasive procedure specialized by Dr. Shannahoff and his team at the Valley Spinal Decompression Center of LA.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
If you need to find an experienced Physical Therapist, Dr. Steven Shoshany of Downtown New York City should be your choice. His extensive experience with the most cutting edge techniques promise the most refined and individualized care available. He offers multiple treatments to thoroughly and effectively treat your problems.
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.
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.
Chiropractic Life Center
Call (888) 308-4517
400 Barton Boulevard, Suite 201
Rockledge,
Florida
32955
Do you wish you could lead an active life, but back pain always gets in your way? Are you looking for treatment that will relieve your back pain for good? Relief is waiting for you at the Chiropractic Life Center in Florida. There, Dr. Michael Bishop, DC and his team of professionals can offer you a specific, yet effective treatment plan that will cater to each of your individual needs.
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.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Back and neck pain does not have to be a common occurrence in your life. If you are suffering from back and neck pain, and are not interested in the highly invasive surgical procedures designated to resolve those problems, spinal decompression can provide the help you need to get back to a healthy and improved lifestyle. Dr. Jonathan Donath at the Spinal Decompression Center of Westchester in the area of Larchmont, Westchester, NY, specializes in this non-surgical spinal decompression procedure and can help to bring you permanent relief.
SpinalAid in Indiana
Call 1-219-465-1140
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
Indiana
46385
You don't have to suffer from chronic back pain any longer. Millions of Americans experience back pain and are looking for an effective, non-surgical solution. You can find the relief you need with John Kostidis, DC of Porter County, Indiana. Whether the back pain is temporary or chronic, Dr. Kostidis has the necessary chiropractic training and experience to give you a proper diagnosis and put you on the road to recovery.
Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care
Call 734-274-5030
5740 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor,
MI
48105
One of the most difficult things in life is when your family has to make sacrifices because your pain keeps you out of work. If you are suffering from chronic back pain chiropractic care could be what you need to finally get better. The Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care in Michigan can give you the help you need to get back on your feet.
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.
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Hauptman Family Health Center
Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Sharp or aching pain that increases whenever you move your shoulder can be frustrating to manage. When shoulder pain interferes with your day to day activities, and does not respond to traditional at home care, its time to get professional help. At Hauptman Family Health Center all patients are given the highest level of care from a team of doctors and providers. Their facility is fully equipped with the latest medical technology and is easily accessible to residents of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Suffer from a herniated disc or bulging disc? Have you tried over-the-counter drugs or even surgery, but still feel unbearable pain. Do not give up hope. Dr. Lenny Roberts DC of Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an experienced doctor who utilizes the latest in chiropractic techniques to bring relief for herniated and bulging discs.
Rehabfx
Call 888-544-1162
2404 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
Have you an athlete that has been weighted down by an injury? Are you interesting in optimizing your athletic ability? Rehab FX located in West Austin has been providing rehabilitation services and sports medicine to athletes who have suffered injuries and those in need of treatment. The center is directed by Dr. Steven Minors a chiropractic specialist with ample experience in other fields of rehabilitation. If you are interested in receiving sports medicine, contact Rehab FX to schedule an appointment.
Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
Call 1-888-533-1061
91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
07030
Has chronic pain made it impossible to get through a day of work? Back pain is one of the most common reasons for doctor's vision today. Those suffering from more serious conditions may even consider potentially risky surgery, because no other treatment has proven affective. If you're struggling to find lasting relief for back, neck or shoulder pain, Dr. Joseph Canova, DC can help. Using the best conservative techniques, he can treat a wide range of spinal disorders without the need for drugs or surgery. Don't let a chronic or acute pain condition take an unnecessary hold on your life. Those in the Hoboken area, contact Dr. Canova today.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
Call (888) 337-9387
4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab of Calgary, Alberta can offer you back pain treatment that actually works and they have a number of treatment methods for you to choose from. They offer back and neck pain relief through the BTE Multi-Cervical Unit, the MedX Medical Lumbar Machine, Cold Laser Therapy and the DRX9000C Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression System. Massage therapy is available to treat other muscle and joint issues, and to improve the health and well-being of the patient.
Utah Disc Center
Call 801-525-1471
471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton,
UT
84041
It can be rather difficult having to live with severe back or neck pain. But, leaving it untreated is just going to let the pain drag on for even longer. That is why it is your obligation to locate a chiropractor who will provide you with effective treatment right away. At the Utah Disc Center in West Jordan, Utah, Dr. Michael Kunzler and his staff of professionals provide comprehensive care made to better understand the nature of your problem and the most effective way to successfully treat it.