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.
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Current clinical practice guidelines state that 90% of acute lower back pain patients will recover within four to six weeks, with or without treatment. However, new research published in The British Medical Journal has found that recovery from low back pain is much slower than previously thought. Australian researchers from The George Insitute studied patients with acute low back pain for a year. The results from the study found that even with treatment, after two months only half of the patients had recovered from the original episode of pain. After about one year, 40% were still reporting that their back was still causing them pain.
Continue reading: Low Back Pain Recovery Slow and Uncertain
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Valley Spinal Decompression Center
Call (888) 870-2099
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
Spinal decompression therapy has taken the chiropractic world by storm. It has revolutionized the practice by allowing for an alternative to spinal surgeries, consisting of a noninvasive therapy. Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC of the Valley Spinal Decompression Center is serving Los Angeles, California with this latest advancement, featuring the DRX9000. The DRX9000 is the FDA-cleared technology that makes this procedure possible.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Back pain affects millions of Americans every year. If you are one of these unfortunate individuals, it is vital that you turn to a Back Pain Doctor with a reputation for excellence because the spinal system is so delicate. The entire team of doctors at Westchester Spinal Decompression Center is very experienced in a wide range of treatments that can naturally and effectively ease the pain of a wide variety of disorders. They will encourage you to take an active role in your treatment program, which will be built around the specifics of your individual condition.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
There are few things more melancholy than knowing that a lifetime of working hard to secure your family's wealth is now costing you your health. The Active Release Technique (ART) allows you to care for your family without making such a sacrifice. The practitioners at Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania understand that so much depends on getting you back where your family needs you most.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Need relief for your back pain? In Fairfield, Connecticut, Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care offers a range of non surgical back pain treatments. They combine the most advanced chiropractic treatments available, with other treatments to find what works for managing your pain, without surgery.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
If you are looking for an end to back pain then you should find an expert physician who offers spinal decompression therapy using the DRX9000 in New York City. Dr. Steven Shoshany D.C., C.C.E.P. will give you the comprehensive treatment that combines cutting-edge technology and compassionate support. The DRX9000 has proven with its high success rate that it can reduce a lot of pain.
Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns,
NY
10605
Pain when you turn or raise your head can be an absolute misery. It becomes nearly impossible to perform daily tasks and your quality of life suffers. Traditional medical practices often prescribe painkillers, or, in severe cases, surgery. For many, these approaches offer no real help. Pain medication merely masks the pain and surgery is risky and unreliable in terms of its results. Non-invasive treatment like spinal decompression can help. Near Ossining, New York, Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care are experts in this new therapy, and use it to get effective relief for their patients.
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
Call (888) 836-8057
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
When you are suffering from back pain, you want to get to the root of the problem and fix it. Go to Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab in Portland, Oregon for the professionals who will directly stop the underlying pain from common back problems, such as arthritis and degenerative joint disease. Dr. Leif Choi, DC will be healing your pain through spinal decompression therapy, an efficient method that is being used all over the United States Asia, Europe and Canada.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Joint pain can result from various causes including accidents, sports related injuries, and osteoarthritis. While pain killers temporarily relieves the body of pain, it does not adequately treat the root of the problem. Through chiropractic techniques however, patients are able to feel the benefit of effective treatment without the need for drugs or surgery. At Roberts Family Sports and Chiropractic, conveniently located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a well versed medical staff and highly trained doctors focus on your body's individual and unique needs in order to give you the most effective treatment possible.
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.
Scatena Chiropractic
Call (888) 355-0063
1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
40513
With the onset of age comes the rigors of joint pain and back related illness, but just because you're older doesn't mean you have to feel those irritating aches. Living with back pain is something no one should have to experience. That's why the medical offices of Scatena Chiropractic in Nicholasville, KY, implement the latest techniques in Chiropractic Treatment to offer their patients back pain relief. Dr. Anthony Scatena, DC and his medical staff have the experience needed to provide you or your loved ones with Spinal decompression, an innovative solution to promoting relief from lower or upper back pain.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Do you feel pain all over? You may suffer from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a disorder classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to gentle touch. For many this can lead to symptoms such as debilitating fatigue, sleep disturbance and joint stiffness. At the Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic, in Wilmington, Delaware, Dr. Lenny Roberts DC is an experienced doctor who provide fibromyalgia treatment.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
At the Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Healthcare in Norwalk, Fairfield County, CT, the DRX9000 to meet the needs of today's patient, proving highly effective in the treatment of back and neck pain. The DR9000 is among the most advanced treatments available for the non-surgical treatment of problems like disc decompression, bulging discs, and sciatica.
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.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
When you are living with back pain, there is help out there to ease your suffering; don't give up. Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D., Director of Empire Physical Medicine serving Uptown Manhattan, New York City has over 15 years of helping people like you or your loved ones.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
Call (888) 337-9387
4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
Are you searching for chiropractic care but don't know of a doctor you can trust? If you live in or around Calgary, Alberta, Dr. Drew Oliphant, DC of the Alberta Back and Neck Pain Rehab may be able to help. Chiropractic is based on the scientific evidence that the human body has an innate power to maintain its own health. The practice focuses on the correction of spinal malfunctions in order to remove interference to the spinal cord and surrounding nerves. Dr. Oliphant utilizes traditional chiropractic with the latest technologies to provide for excellent correctional care. The nervous system controls all of the organs and tissues of the body so if it's not functioning at its best, you may encounter other problems.
Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic
Call 918-289-2002
6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa,
OK
74133
Knee, shoulder and joint pain are not life threatening, and therefore are not seen as a very serious problem. But if you suffer from knee, shoulder and general joint pain, you know that it is extremely serious. When your pain is so debilitating that you can't enjoy all of the daily activities that are so essential to a full life, then you should contact Dr. Michael Peterson, DC at the Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic near Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. There, he employs natural, non-surgical methods to heal joint pain in the knees, shoulders, and everywhere else in the body.
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 888-575-1316
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.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
If the thought of syringes, needles, anesthesia and other forms of traditional medicine involving surgical procedures make you feel less than secure, it's time to look to other options. Chiropractors believe that many ailments can be corrected if the body's interrelated bone, nerve and vascular systems are in balance, allowing the body to heal itself. If you're suffering from back pain and are considering alternative options, then Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC of the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond can cater to your needs if you are in the Chester, Virginia area.