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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224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Do you have pain in your back that extends down into the legs and that has stopped you from living a normal, complete life? Severe back pain like that can be associated with spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal that can often result from spinal disc issues or genetics. This condition can be extremely debilitating and requires a back doctor to treat it. If back pain like this is taking control of your life, Peter Ferraro, DC of New Jersey can help you.
Scatena Chiropractic
Call (888) 355-0063
1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
40513
Is pain from Sciatica making sitting or standing an unbearable chore? Is it hard to simply laugh or sneeze without aggravating the pain? Then finding quality treatment should be your main priority. At Scatena Chiropractic in Lexington, Kentucky, Dr. Anthony J. Scatena, DC and his team are waiting to successfully treat your pain utilizing revolutionary and minimally invasive techniques that are as safe as they are effective.
Paoli Chiropractic
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15 Industrial Boulevard Suite 202
Paoli,
PA
19301
Waking up every day seeing your health and mobility are gradually and painfully slipping away is one of the hardest things to experience. There are few issues more difficult to go through than knowing how much your loved ones are relying on you and finding yourself unable to be there for them. Dr. Joel A. Stutzman DC of Paoli Chiropractic in Chester County, PA understands how scary living with a condition like degenerative disc disease is and he will use his expertise to get you back to a healthy lifestyle.
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
Call (888) 847-1821
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Back pain can be quite an unmanageable condition, making unusually hard for you to tackle the simplest activities. Instead subjecting yourself to a reality full of restrictions and discomfort, it's time you take the initiative to do something more productive. That is receiving quality non-invasive treatment at The Back and Neck Pain Center of Greenwich in Fairfield County, CT. There, Dr. Adrian Marcus and his professional staff will join forces to ensure that you receive quality, comprehensive treatment that encompasses all your individual needs.
Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
Call 888-268-4760
5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Has unyielding neck pain made it impossible to get a full night sleep? Do you find yourself counting on the power of pain killers just to make it through the day? If you've ever wondered if there's a better way to treat neck pain, Dr. Rex Roffler can help. At Roffler Spinal Aid they use only the best conservative pain relief procedures to help people of all ages and walks of life get lasting relief. Located minutes away from Winter Park, Seminole County, Dr. Roffler is here to battle neck pain through every step of diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
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55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Modern diagnostic medicine has become increasingly more expensive as it has gotten more accurate and dependable; digital MRI services are particularly useful to doctors and surgeons when they need to make the right diagnosis and prescribe the best treatment. Lawrence Hospital Center serving Bedford Park, New York makes digital MRI services and other medical imaging affordable for the community they serve while offering the best contemporary medicine can give.
North East Spine & Rehab
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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.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
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8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
If you're suffering from a pinched nerve the Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic near Wilmington, De (South Philadelphia) can help you through it. You don't need to let a pinched nerve hold you back any longer. The doctors at Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic have what it takes to help you get better.
Northeast Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
New York
11784
You lean over to pick up your child and feel that familiar, stabbing pain in your lower back, or between your shoulder blades. Sometimes the pain radiates to your neck or causes throbbing headaches, even migraines. The pain prevents you from going to work, because you can't even sit at your desk without pain. If you've been told there is no solution think again. North East Spine & Rehab near Dix Hills, New York offers spinal decompression therapy, a non-surgical, non-invasive form of relief from pain.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
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5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
Neck pain can keep you from life's simplest tasks, and is sure to give you a bad night's sleep. You no longer have to toss and turn during the night, or keep from being active during the day thanks to cervical decompression therapy. Cervical decompression therapy is a revolutionary advancement in the chiropractic field. It applies traditional chiropractic with the latest technology, and it is offered in Huntington Park, CA by Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC of the Valley Spinal Decompression Center.
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
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459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
Are you suffering from back pain caused by spinal stenosis? Then you're in need of treatment from the experienced team at Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center in Morris County, New Jersey.
Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns,
NY
10605
Chronic neck pain makes even the slightest movement difficult to bear. You've tried to rest it with no gains, and it's frightening to think imagine that the pain could continue for months, even years. You need an answer. Not far from Dutchess County, New York, Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care is the best option to get the relief that you've been searching for.
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.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
Chronic back pain can be a result of osteoporosis and requires treatment. Dr. Shoshany in downtown NYC regularly finds solutions for those who suffer and feel like they have run out of options.
Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care
Call 734-274-5030
5740 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor,
MI
48105
You shouldn't have to suffer from back pain any longer - it can be treated properly and safely. If you live in or near Canton, Michigan, and believe your pain is serious, make an appointment with Dr. Jon Grenillo, DC, of the Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care. Considered an expert in his field, Dr. Grenillo is an in-demand chiropractic doctor who works with a medically-educated, dedicated staff. Using high-tech technology, it is Dr. Grenillo's goal to find the source of your pain and drastically reduce it - without surgery. Yes, that's right - back pain is treatable without surgery because today's technology is so advanced.
Spine and Body
Call 212-697-3500
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
New York,
NY
10017
The thought of surgery and drugs can be very frightening, but the pain in your back or neck is driving you insane. There are other choices for treating back and neck pain without the side effects of invasive surgery or pills. The ExtenTrac Elite is a patented, FDA-cleared, non-surgical multi-purpose technology for treating lower back pain and sciatica from herniated, bulging, and degenerative discs. It is designed to relieve pressure on spinal structures that may be causing lower back pain through its patented 3D spine positioning system. There are ExtenTrac Certified Practices that can help you relieve the pain in New York City, NY.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Do you find the most normal activities like walking a challenge because of back pain? Spinal Decompression treatment can help ease that back pain as well as provide preventative care for future spinal injuries. An ExtenTrac Certified Practice near the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC is well trained and, close by to Grand Central Terminal, isn't hard to get to.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
Call 888-575-1316
2080 West County Line Rd.
Jackson,
New Jersey
08527
Suffer from back pain and are in need of relief? At North East Spine and Sports Medicine, located in Jackson and Point Pleasant, is minutes from Jackson, New Jersey, you will find a caring staff led by Dr. Robert Lambrou DC that will give you chiropractic treatment you deserve.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC, uses safe and effective techniques to ease serious forms of back and neck pain. As the head of the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond in Petersburg, Virginia, Dr. Mulvaney offers extensive, state-of-the-art treatment options to alleviate even the most serious forms of back and neck pain. He is the one to administer Spinal Decompression for you.