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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Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
Call 888-268-4760
5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Degenerative Disc Disease is one of the most common forms of lower back pain today. While for most people the pain is manageable, it has the potential to be a debilitating condition without the proper care and maintenance. If you and your loved ones are tired of using temporary methods of pain relief, Dr. Rex Roffler can help. As the director of Roffler Spinal Aid, he brings thirty years of pain relief experience to the Orlando, Florida area.
Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic
Call 918-289-2002
6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa,
OK
74133
Pain on the outside of the elbow, pain when using the arm, pain when lifting anything - even the lightest of objects - these are all signs of tennis elbow. Despite the name, this condition can happen to anyone, not only tennis players. Anyone who uses his or her arm in a repetitive motion, day after day, can develop that severe, burning pain. Prescription drugs or surgery, are an option, but they don't always help and you put yourself at risk for side effects. Dr. Michael Peterson of the Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, treats patients with tennis elbow and elbow pain with a combination of natural, non-invasive therapies.
Northeast Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
NY
11787
As we age, the discs that support the vertebrae in the spine weaken, often bulging or herniating which can lead to severe and chronic back pain. The active portion of our lives suffers; work, sports, playing with children or grandchildren, or just walking - all of these things lose the spark that makes them worthwhile. That can all change. In Smithtown, Long Island, Dr. Stephen Lembo uses non-invasive spinal decompression to restore the youthful function of spinal discs and alleviate back and neck pain.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
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32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
Para el dolor crónico de espalda, su respuesta es SpineForce. NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. en Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY le proporciona alivio a su dolor crónico con un cuidado quiropráctico especializado. NY Rehab ofrece en su práctica una estabilización central exclusiva y altos protocolos de revitalización para asegurar que los pacientes permanezcan saludables después del tratamiento.
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Breakthrough Spinal Decompression technology is providing aid to those suffering with many neck and back related ailments. It's a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment technique that relieves pressure and stress of the vertebrae and allows them to heal naturally. Time and time again it's proven effective treating the most debilitation pain conditions, without needing drugs or surgery. For more information on what spinal decompression can do for you and your family, contact [Your Practice Name Here] today!
Hauptman Family Health Center
Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Knowing that your loved ones have to endure the pain of powerlessly watching your health and vitality slip further away each day is one of the most painful parts of having an illness. Life doesn't have to be like that any longer. Dr. Garret Hauptman of the Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania understands how important it is for you to get back on your feet. Dr. Hauptman treats degenerative disc disease with spinal decompression therapy.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan,
NY
10012
Spinal decompression therapy is an effective means of combating back and neck pain resulting from conditions like sciatica, a herniated disc, and spinal stenosis. Dr. Steven Shoshany is a compassionate chiropractic doctor and spinal decompression specialist who wants you to experience the long term relief he brings to his patients' lives.
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
Call 888-897-4870
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
New Jersey
07069
Back pain can be debilitating and aggravating. In some cases, it can even leave you immobile or unable to go to work. When back pain becomes severe, it's time to see a medical professional who has the skill and technology to help you find the relief you need. Dr. Ronald Spiaggia DC, of Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center is a board certified licensed chiropractor that can help alleviate whatever might be bringing stress to your back. With offices accessible to all those in New Jersey, reliable chiropractic care is available to New Jersey residents of all ages.
Spinal Relief Center USA
Call (888) 351-8612
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
If you're fed up with back pain, then it's time to put an end to it. At Spinal Relief Center in Seattle, WA, you can receive top of the line spinal decompression therapy with the aid of the DRX9000. It is a revolutionary machine, used by Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC that is known to transform the lives of many, many patients for the better.
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.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
Call (888) 337-9387
4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
Is nagging neck pain becoming impossible to bear? Are you looking for affective non-invasive care that can provide you with the relief you need? Then Alberta Back and Neck Rehab in Calgary, Alberta is the right place. There, a staff of skilled professionals is committed to delivering exceptional treatment that will successfully heal your pain as well as improve your quality of life.
Utah Disc Center
Call 801-525-1471
471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton,
UT
84041
Are you searching for the solution to your chronic back pain? Well there is an alternative to back surgery, if that was what you were thinking of before. The DRX9000 technology will give you a healthier and pain free lifestyle once you are done with the procedure. Dr. Michael Kunzler from the Utah Disc Center in UT employs DRX9000 technology as a form of Spinal Decompression Therapy. The clinic will give effective treatment in an attentive and private environment.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
A painful back can be extremely discouraging in your daily life. In some sever cases, even getting out of bed can prove to be challenging and excruciating. Chronic back pain can escalate to serious conditions if proper treatment is not received. At Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, you can receive effective treatment for your back pain by trusted and friendly doctors.
Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns,
NY
10605
Has back pain taken over your daily life, leaving you immobile and distressed? So often chronic and severe pain takes a toll on those who suffer leaving them desperate for a solution, forcing them to rely on risks like surgery or painkillers. But now you have an effective alternative. Close to Dutchess County, New York, Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care uses spinal decompression technology to ease suffering and stop the pain.
Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
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91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
07030
Is severe pain in your hands and wrists destroying your work productively? Do you find your self relying on painkillers just to get through the day? Has the discomfort gotten so bad that you're considering surgery alleviate the pain? At Hoboken Integrated Healthcare there's a better and safer way to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Using the latest non-invasive treatment techniques including Duo-light, Low Level Laser Therapy, Dr. Joseph Canova, DC can relieve pain, restore strength and flexibility in less than the time it takes to grab lunch. If you or a loved one is searching for comprehensive pain management services in the Hoboken, New Jersey area, contact Dr. Canova today.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Pain in your neck and back - they take so much away from your life and leave you struggling for answers. Surgery is a big choice, a frightening choice, and you'd rather not run the risk. Thanks to new developments in non-surgical, non-invasive care, you can find relief in New York City. Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D., director of Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management near Grand Central Terminal in the heart of NYC, offers alternative solutions like non-inasive spinal decompression therapy to these pains so that you can move on with your life and move forward beyond the pain.
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.
Call 888-283-6198
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
When your back is causing you severe pain, Chiropractic doctors are your best bet to getting back into shape without surgery. Passaic County, New Jersey, residents suffering from back problems should head over to Dr. Peter Ferraro. The procedures will have your back feeling better than ever. Dr. Ferraro and his staff pride themselves in having some of the most cutting-edge technology out in the market today.