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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Beaverton,
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Back Pain is a serious epidemic that will negatively affect over eighty percent of Americans' lives. If you are one of these unfortunate individuals, turn to Dr. Leif Choi, DC at Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab. Located in Portland, Oregon, this medical team has both the experience and innovative treatment systems to guide you back to natural spinal comfort.
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551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan,
NY
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Back pain and neck pain are some of the most common conditions that affect the lives of Americans each year. However, fears of back surgery, injections for pain relief or long term use of medications like pain killers are normal and often dissuade sufferers from these risky options. Fortunately, there are effective options for the treatment of back pain that don't involve surgery. In Uptown Manhattan, Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D. of Empire Physical Medicine & Pan Management serving all of New York City makes use of this technology, spinal decompression to get results and has been helping people get over pain for more than 15 years.
Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic
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Tulsa,
OK
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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.
Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
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NY
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When you have severe back pain, everything in your life gets put on hold. The pain is there when you sit, stand, lie down - even a deep breath can spark the aching. You need effective treatment and you need it fast. Spinal decompression is one technology that has helped those with chronic pain find relief that lasts. At Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care, Dr. Louis E. Bisogni, DC and Dr. Alan Siegel, DC help patients reclaim their lives without surgery or the use of painkillers.
Spinal Relief Center USA
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Washington
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Back pain can cause more than physical aches; it can cause unnecessary mental stress and can debilitate your will to participate in many of life's activities. Enduring severe back or neck pain can make sleep or work nearly impossible and definitely uncomfortable due to the ongoing nature of your pain. However, there is a permanent medical solution to your troubles at the offices of Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC at Spine Relief Center, USA in Seattle, Washington. He is a chiropractic doctor who can offer you effective and impressive medical results that will provide you with the opportunity to live a healthy and active lifestyle.
MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
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Is your knee pain preventing you from enjoying an active lifestyle? For those with knee or arthritis pain, even walking or performing a simple task may be uncomfortable. You might have had x-rays and MRI's, and tried medication. If you've tried multiple treatments with no results, you probably need a consultation with one of our physicians. MedWell LLC in Bergen County, New Jersey has expert Doctors who specialize in evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
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Watchung,
NJ
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Are you suffering from recurring lower back and leg pain? Is sciatica making your everyday live increasingly uncomfortable? Have you considered surgery as a last means of getting relief? Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC of Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center offers a safer method of treatment. Spinal decompression technology has helped many people in the Hunterdon County, New Jersey area get sciatica relief.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
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Richmond,
Virginia
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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.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
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5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
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Are you bothered by constant back aches that just won't go away? Are you searching for treatment that is actually effective in providing you with back pain relief? Then you need to receive top care from Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC at Valley Spinal Decompression Center at the West Valley Medical Center in Fernando, California, where he has state-of-the art equipment as well as the skills to help you rid yourself of pain in no time.
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
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115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Are backaches starting to interfere with your life? Dr. David Podell located in Bergen County, NJ, D.C. is a skilled and experienced chiropractor who can help ease the back pain and revive your healthy and active lifestyle. Dr. Podell works out of his offices in Edgewater, NJ at Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation. There, he offers a variety of non-surgical options for back pain relief, including spinal decompression.
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Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Have you suffered a neck injury recently? Are you unable to move your neck freely and comfortably without pain? Neck pain relief is available with treatment from Dr. Peter M. Ferraro! He is a skilled doctor of chiropractic that helped many overcome pain in their bodies by combining traditional chiropractic methods with other alternative methods. This multidisciplinary approach has shown great results for neck pain sufferers in New Jersey and elsewhere. If you are in need of treatment, call today to schedule an appointment.
Northeast Spine & Rehab
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363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
New York
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Have you been recently diagnosed with sciatica? Is lower back and leg pain making day-to-day activities difficult? For many people who suffer from the symptoms of sciatica, spinal decompression technology has given them safe and effective non-surgical relief. At North East Spine & Rehab in the Dix Hills, New York area, they are committed to help people hampered by lower back and leg pain regain control of their life.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
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1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant,
NJ
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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.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
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NY
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You can't get out of bed, go to work, or play with your children. You've tried invasive medical treatments and pain medication but you've resigned yourself to living a life in pain. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS is a chiropractic doctor who offers proven, non invasive, back pain treatment in Westchester, New York, allowing patients to live lives free of pain.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
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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.
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.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
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New York City,
NY
10012
The anger and frustration that accompany chronic pain are only part of what sufferers deal with. Difficulty sitting, standing and everything in between cripples your ability to do the things that used to come you with ease. At New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in Manhattan, Dr. Steven Shoshany uses chiropractic techniques and physical therapy to restore patients to themselves. PT can give you back your mobility and free you from pain.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
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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.