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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Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
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55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Modern diagnostic medicine has become increasingly more expensive as it has gotten more accurate and dependable; digital MRI services are particularly useful to doctors and surgeons when they need to make the right diagnosis and prescribe the best treatment. Lawrence Hospital Center serving Bedford Park, New York makes digital MRI services and other medical imaging affordable for the community they serve while offering the best contemporary medicine can give.
Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
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5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Suffer from chronic back pain? Tried a variety of treatments and pills, but the pain always seems to come back? Take back control of your life. Dr. Rex Roffler DC of Roffler Spinal Aid in Altamonte Springs, FL provides patients with lasting relief using spinal decompression.
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224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
That pain in your legs just won't go away, and any extended amount of time on your feet causes serious pain. When you sit it feels a little better, but the pain is a lot to bear. These are common symptoms of spinal stenosis, a painful spinal condition common with aging. For effective treatment that can put a stop to your pain, call Dr. Peter Ferraro in Passaic County, New Jersey. As a back and neck pain expert, Dr. Ferraro uses the next generation of spinal decompression technology to give patients relief from pain.
MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
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33 Central Ave
Midland Park,
NJ
07432
Having a herniated disc can be a painful experience physically as well as psychologically as it affects the spine which is arguably the most important part of the human body. Finding the right kind of treatment and the right kind of doctor is imperative to cure a herniated disc. The team at Medwell of Bergen County, NJ has vast experience in treating herniated disc.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
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632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Back pain routinely affects the way people live their lives. Whether as a result of injury or a consequence of time, the discs that protect the vertebrae in our backs are vulnerable to age and force; the smallest changes in their ability to function can lead to horrible pain. To put an end to your back pain in New York City, New York Integrative Medical and Rehab puts into practice alternative non-surgical treatments.
Spinal Relief Center USA
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13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
Low back pain can be a horrible experience. There are many steps that you should take in order to prevent the possibility of experiencing back pain in the future. Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC would like to help you understand the necessary steps to taking care of your back and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Meadows and his associates at the Spinal Relief Center, USA have provided many people with outstanding treatment for their back pain, and look forward to helping you feel your best today.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Excruciating pain? You may be suffering from sciatica or spinal stenosis. Dr. Lenny Roberts DC of Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an experienced doctor who can diagnose your condition and get to the source of the problem. If you have tried over-the-counter drugs and even resorted to surgery, but still feel pain there is an alternative; Dr. Roberts offers sciatica and spinal stenosis treatment that is non-invasive and non-surgical.
Paoli Chiropractic
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15 Industrial Boulevard Suite 202
Paoli,
PA
19301
Feel discomfort when you sit? Dropped something on the floor, but can't reach to get it? Over-the-counter-drugs can relieve the symptoms associated with a backache, but never get to the source of the problem. For treatment that will get to source of your backache, Dr. Joel A. Stutzman DC of Paoli Chiropractic in Chester County, PA uses spinal decompression. Relief is only a phone call away.
Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care
Call 734-274-5030
5740 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor,
MI
48105
If you live in or around Detroit, Michigan and are a victim of either minor or major cervical pain who is looking for an alternative to traditional medical treatment options, premium chiropractic care is right around the corner. At the Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care, Dr. Jon Grenillo, DC has a team of specialists waiting to ease your Cervical Pain through effective natural treatments.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
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632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Has back pain taken control of your life? Dr. Steven Shoshany in Manhattan offers non surgical alternatives to surgery like chiropractic and spinal decompression.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
If you had it up to your neck with severe pain, literally, then you should consider receiving quality non-surgical neck pain treatment that will treat your condition in a safe and comfortable fashion. At the Back and Neck Pain Center of Greenwich in Fairfield County, CT Dr. Risa Sloves is a qualified chiropractor who will put thoroughly correcting your condition above every other concern.
Hauptman Family Health Center
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Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Low back pain can be difficult to live with. If you or a loved one is struggling to get through each day because severe back pain is preventing you from living a healthy, active life, finding the right treatment is essential. At Hauptman Family Health Center, they understand the value in an integrated approach to health care. Hauptman Family Health Center offers their patients a multidisciplinary, integrated and holistic approach to health care, so you are treated with the highest quality care and treatment available.If you are looking for relief in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, call Dr. Hauptman today.
Northeast Spine & Rehab
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888-266-9201
Smithtown,
NY
11787
If you are living in Smithtown, Long Island and are interested in Cervical Decompression, then a great place to consider having this procedure is Northeast Spine & Rehab. Dr. Stephen Lembo, DC is a experienced professional who has provided all of their patients with excellent care.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Sciatica can keep you from enjoying a full, active life. Don%u2019t let it. In Fairfield County, Dr. Risa Sloves has experience in helping patients deal with Sciatica, relieving the pain of it.
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.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Are you continuously searching for ways to stop the excruciating pain in your back? Serious back pain can mean surgery and no one wants to go under the knife if they can avoid it. Spinal Decompression is a newer technology that helps patients recover from back pain without surgical intervention. In Manhattan, NYC, Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management led by Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D. makes this service available so that peolpe like you can end the pain once and for all.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
Call 888-516-6356
1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant,
New Jersey
08742
Sciatica bothering you? Unsure of how to relieve the pain? If you or a loved one is in need of sciatica relief, North East Spine and Sports Medicine in Pt. Pleasant, New Jersey has been treating back conditions for 8 years in the area.
SpinalAid in Indiana
Call 1-219-465-1140
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Is sciatic affecting your life? Dr. John Kostidis, DC can help you. This skilled and experienced chiropractor in Porter County, Indiana specializes in back pain, headaches, neck pain, hip/arm/leg pain, sports injuries, auto accidents and any chronic pain. Dr. Kostidis is a Palmer graduate with twenty years experience in the field. He has been a recipient of the Indiana State Chiropractic Association's President's Award.