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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Synergy Pain Relief
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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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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.
Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
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5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Has a herniated or bulging disc slowed you down? If you%u2019re stuck in the search to find more lasting relief Dr. Rex Roffler and the team at Roffler Spinal Aid can help. With over three decades medical expertise, he brings the highest quality of non-surgical and non-invasive care to the Winter Park, Seminole County. To help speed relief and recovery he offers a variety of comprehensive services for the whole family at one convenient location.
Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns,
NY
10605
Have you been sitting on the bench for too long, waiting to get back in motion again? Are you searching for someone to heal your sports injuries? The ExtenTrac Elite is a next generation tool for non-surgical treatment of back and neck pain, and the knowledgeable practitioners of Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care in Westchester County have been trained in the full pain treatment capabilities of this new technology.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
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8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
If you're tired of excruciating neck pain is keeping you out of the game you love then Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the place for you. Neck pain doesn't have to keep you from your dreams any longer. Dr. Lenny Roberts of Roberts Family Chiropractic provides the caring and the curing for the pain in your neck.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
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5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
Are you suffering from never-ending back pain and want to put an end to it? Well, the key to pain relief is at Valley Spinal Decompression Center at the West Valley Medical Center in Fernando, California, where Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC and his team of experts are there to provide you with non-surgical treatment that is safe, convenient, and effective in delivering significant pain relief.
Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
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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.
Keller Chiropractic
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729 Wythe Ave.
Williamsburg,
NY
11211
Feeling the melancholy reduction in your quality of life that comes from unexplained, chronic, debilitating pain is one of the most unfortunate situations that a person can experience. No one deserves to see their dreams slip away because they're in too much pain to go after them. The practitioners at Keller Chiropractic in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York understand how urgent is that you get better because you can't afford to lose any more time feeling pain.
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.
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
Call (888) 836-8057
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
If you are tired of living with the chronic pain and fatigue of Fibromyalgia, and are looking for a viable alternative to traditional medicines, you are in luck if you live in or around Portland, Oregon. At Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab, Dr. Leif Choi, DC has a state of the art facility and an all star staff to help ease your pain naturally.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
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2080 West County Line Rd.
Jackson,
New Jersey
08527
Nagging back pain! Dealing with back pain can be difficult, limiting a person's physical activity and quality of life. Many live on pain killers to deaden the pain. Prolonged use only masks the problem and can lead to even more painful and dangerous conditions. At North East Spine and Sports Medicine near Lakewood, New Jersey, Dr. Robert Lambrou, DC and his staff are ready to help you using the latest in back pain relief using modern, non-surgical, non-invasive spinal decompression.
Chiropractic Life Center
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400 Barton Boulevard, Suite 201
Rockledge,
Florida
32955
Are you suffering from debilitating back pain that just won't seem to heal itself? Are you interested in treating your pain through an effective and alternative approach? Then you should definitely receive treatment at Chiropractic Life Center in Melbourne, FL, where Dr. Michael Bishop, DC and his team of professionals can deliver first-rate care that will provide you considerable back pain relief as well as the opportunity to live a normal and functional life again.
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
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55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
When searching for MRI services, you want superior quality and professionalism. Lawrence Hospital provides excellent, reliable MRI services and other imagery services for its patients. With a board certified staff of radiologists and technicians using the latest technology, you can expect the most accurate results. Lawrence Hospital has been serving patients from all over New York including Yonkers and White Plains, with a high profile, experienced staff. For more information, or to schedule a meeting with a qualified radiologist, call today.
Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic
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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.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
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8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Are you in need of back pain treatment? At the Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic in Wilmington, De (South Philadelphia) Dr. Lenny Roberts DC provides treatment for a variety of conditions causing back pain. Back pain usually originates from muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. The pain may be felt in the neck, in the upper back, or in the low back. You may be experiencing symptoms other than pain, such as weakness, numbness or tingling.
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Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
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4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
If you're suffering from intense back pain and can't remember the last time you lived without pain, then receiving quality treatment should be your main priority. At Alberta Back and Neck Rehab in Calgary, Alberta, a team of licensed professionals are there to provide you with effective care that will provide you with a significant amount of long-term back pain relief as well as the opportunity to resume activities that were once so challenging because of your condition.
SpinalAid in Indiana
Call 1-219-465-1140
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Do you have chronic neck or back pain associated with a disc herniation? Are you looking to successfully treat it without the complications and expenses of traditional back surgery? Then decompression therapy from Dr. John Kostidis, DC at Spine Aid in Valparaiso, Indiana is just the affordable and convenient solution for you. Dr. Kostidis is a board certified chiropractor with the skills and experience to put an end to your suffering and mark the beginning of a pain-free life.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
Call (888) 292-7798
32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
Back pain left untreated can progress into a chronic state, and lead to serious problems like herniated discs and osteoporosis. Spinal decompression treatment alleviates pressure and tension that builds up on spinal discs and nerves by drawing discs back into proper alignment, and strengthening surrounding ligaments that hold the discs in place.
Spinal Relief Center USA
Call (888) 351-8612
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
Is back pain disrupting your life? Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC and Spinal Relief Center USA in the Tacoma, WA area can offer you the treatment you need to get back to your normal routine with advanced treatments like the DRX9000.