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
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.
Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns,
NY
10605
Chronic neck pain makes even the slightest movement difficult to bear. You've tried to rest it with no gains, and it's frightening to think imagine that the pain could continue for months, even years. You need an answer. Not far from Dutchess County, New York, Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care is the best option to get the relief that you've been searching for.
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
Call (888) 836-8057
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
When Spinal Stenosis takes effect, people find themselves missing the joys of life because of chronic back pain. At HealthSource of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab, Dr. Leif Choi, D.C. can provide the latest in cutting-edge treatment options you need to discover the cause of your aches.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
Call (888) 870-2099
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
Why let back pain keep you from being active any longer when you can contact Dr. Bruce Shannahoff of the Valley Spinal Decompression Center in LA. Here they design a treatment based on your unique needs to help you get back on your feet.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Widespread pain and sensitivity to light touch can be symptoms of fibromyalgia. Thankfully, there are treatments available to you to reduce or eliminate the pain. New York Integrative Medical and Rehab uses treatment like Cold Laser Therapy, massage therapy, and physical therapy to help people manage their pain and live a more normal life. Located in Manhattan, Dr. Steven Shoshany directs a state-of-the-art facility within a short distance of the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 trains.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Pain that runs through the legs, buttocks and lower back can be caused by spinal stenosis. A narrowing of the spinal canal that contains a network of nerves, spinal stenosis is a condition that can also lead to numbness, strange sensations, and bladder or bowel control problems. At New York Integrative Medical and Rehab, Dr. Steven Shoshany, D.C. uses his patented method of spinal decompression in Downtown NYC to relieve spinal stenosis pain and numbness.
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
Call (888) 847-1821
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Seeking relief from chronic back pain? DRX9000 can give you the treatment you need. Dr. Adrian Marcus at Greenwich Pain Relief in Fairfield County, offers more than 15 different non-surgical pain-relieving therapies. His priority is creating an environment of care and concern for patients.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Is leg pain hampering your active lifestyle? Does constant leg pain make it impossible to simply relax at home? For many dealing with constant leg pain from a compressed nerve, a non-surgical, safe and affordable treatment exists. If you're tired of over the counter remedies only barely proving a break from the pain the ExtenTrac Elite can help. An ExtenTrac Certified Practice offers the next generation of spinal decompression treatment for those who suffer in the Upper West Side Manhattan, NYC area.
Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
Call 888-268-4760
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.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
Call (888) 337-9387
4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
Many people that have searched for back pain relief have not found it. New and exciting back pain treatment is available at the Alberta Back and Neck Rehab Center. Dr. Drew Oliphant, DC and a highly trained team of professionals would like to provide you with the quality service you deserve. The facility is conveniently located in Calgary, Alberta.
Northeast Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
New York
11784
Spinal decompression therapy is designed to relieve sufferers of back and neck pain. If you are one of the millions of American suffering from spinal pain, then you should seek out North East Spine & Rehab in the Syosset, New York area. There, highly-trained staff is waiting to administer the revolutionary DRX 9000 to help you.
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.
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.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
If pain or an injury is keeping you on the sidelines while your friends and teammates are forced to struggle on in your absence you don't have to powerlessly endure that situation any longer. Dr. Garret Hauptman of the Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania can help you be there for your team again.
Spinal Relief Center USA
Call (888) 351-8612
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
If you're tired of sciatica pain, then it's time to make a change. Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC at Spinal Relief Center in Seattle, WA is a qualified chiropractor who offers safe and advanced treatment with the goal of pain relief, increased mobility, and long-term spinal health.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
Call (888) 292-7798
32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
Living with a severe back problem can really turn your everyday life upside down. It can make walking, running, or simply standing a lot more challenging than usual. That is why receiving effective medical attention from a back doctor with the right qualifications and approach is so necessary for your livelihood. Dr. Howard Goodman, D.C., in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY, utilizes modern and safe methods that will get you on the right track towards treating your condition.