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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Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
Call 888-897-4870
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
New Jersey
07069
Looking to end low back pain? At Performance Rehabilitation in Central New Jersey, New Jersey Dr. Ronald Spiaggia uses the DRX9000 to treat back pain. Spinal decompression with the DRX9000 is a non-invasive, drug free alternative to surgery.
Utah Disc Center
Call 801-525-1471
471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton,
UT
84041
If you're suffering from back pain, you need to locate a chiropractor with the right approach for your particular case. Dr. Michael Kunzler and his associates at Utah Disc Center in Layton, Utah have both the equipment and the proper techniques to do away with your pain and give you your normal life back.
Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic
Call 918-289-2002
6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa,
OK
74133
The agony of being an athlete with an injury - it's incredibly frustrating. You sit on the sidelines or in the weight room, watching your teammates and competitors and wondering how hard it's going to be to get back, to regain lost ground, to rebuild deteriorating muscle and retrain nerves. Sports injuries are often misunderstood. You need a doctor who specializes in treating athletes, a doctor with years of experience in providing treatment for each specific type of sports injury: Dr. Michael Peterson of Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
Call (888) 820-2250
33 Central Ave
Midland Park,
NJ
07432
Has your active lifestyle finally caught up to you? Are your muscles, joints, or bones throbbing in pain? The road to recovery from a musculoskeletal injury begins by seeing an experienced, qualified doctor of Sports Medicine; a specialist backed by a team of highly trained professionals. At MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy Center, in Midland Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, you will be under the care of distinguished physicians with years of experience.
Rehabfx
Call 888-544-1162
2404 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
Rehab FX is a multifaceted facility able to treat a wide variety of conditions. Active athletes when injured need to properly access their injury and receive the proper treatment plan to heal and ensure the best results without re-injury. Dr. Steve Minors MDT is highly educated and experienced doctor who has been helping athletes%u2019 injuries with sports medicine treatment. If you are living in Austin, Texas and are in need of treatment contact us today.
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.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
Call (888) 337-9387
4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
Have you tried hundreds of different back pain remedies with no success? Medication and other treatments may mask the symptoms but do not fix the actual problem. Spinal Decompression therapy is a new and advanced technique that has provided hundreds of individuals with lasting relief. Dr. Drew Oliphant, DC is highly trained in Spinal Decompression and would like to help you today. He is a valuable member of the Alberta Neck and Back Rehab Center in Canada.
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
Call (888) 319-4510
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
7020
Is back pain not allowing you to do the things you want to? With the right spinal aid you can be relieved of your back pain. Dr. David Podell, DC has the skill and experience to give you the treatment you need. He is director of Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in Edgewater, New Jersey.
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.
Queens Spine Center
Call 888-894-9515
210-15 Northern Blvd.
Bayside,
NY
11361
Is lower back pain controlling your life? Have the simplest tasks become challenging for you? Do not give up hope, there is a staff of experienced, caring individuals who are ready to help you. At Queens Spine Center in Bayside, Queens, NY Dr. Melinda Keller DC provides lower back pain treatment utilizing the safe and effective spinal decompression therapy.
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
Call (888) 837-8158
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.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
Call (888) 292-7798
32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
An injury during sports can severely limit your performance in the future, especially if the injury is serious and treatment is not prompt. NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY have training in diagnosis and numerous protocols for the repair of injuries such as sports and performance or work-related.
Call 888-283-6198
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
If you are experiencing severe back pain, it may be the result of a herniated and bulging disc. Finding a good chiropractor to help you with your aching back could make all the difference. Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C., is an expert in the chiropractic field an has years of experience helping clients live healthy, pain-free lives again. If you are looking for a chiropractor who can deliver the highest quality care and treatment in the Passaic County, New Jersey area, Dr. Ferraro and his team can help.
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
Call (888) 836-8057
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
If you or a loved one is suffering from a herniated disc, every moment you wait is more pain and suffering. By contacting Dr. Leif Choi, D.C. of HealthSource of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab serving the Portland, OR area, you can take a step towards healing. Dr. Choi ensures that each and every patient receives the individual attention he or she deserves. New technologies, just recently cleared by the FDA can provide the relief you need right away.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
Call 888-575-1316
2080 West County Line Rd.
Jackson,
New Jersey
08527
Severe or chronic pain? You may have a pinched nerve. A pinched nerve is a general term that describes an injury to a nerve or group of nerves. The damage may include compression, constriction or stretching. Nerves that pass near or through bones or other rigid tissues are most susceptible to pinching. Pinched nerves result in numbness, pain, burning and tingling sensations radiating out from the affected area. At North East Spine and Sports Medicine in the Lakewood, New Jersey area, you will find a staff of experienced, professionals that is ready to help you.
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.
SpinalAid in Indiana
Call 1-219-465-1140
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Do you want to treat your severe back or neck pain? Has the pain been too much to bear but you don't want to have to go through surgery? After all, back surgery, no matter how much pain there is, is risky, expensive and may not help relieve your pain at all. Dr. John Kostidis, DC, works at SpinalAid which is based in Valparaiso, IN. He is more than qualified to help you get back to the pain-free life you were living before.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
For those who engage in an active lifestyle, painful injuries may occur to specific joints that are susceptible to overuse. At Roberts Family Sports and Chiropractic, patients of all ages are given the highest level of care and support for optimal recovery. Dr. Lenny Roberts, D.C works along side every patient to understand their specific needs and concerns. He uses a combination of chiropractic, physical therapy and state of the art technology to promote and ensure overalll health without the use of drugs or surgery. Roberts Family Sports and Chiropractic offers all residents of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania an opportunity to receive effective treatment through high quality sports therapy.