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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Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
Call (888) 319-4510
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Whether you are recovering from an accident or treating a chronic condition, physical therapy is an important step towards optimizing your health. Get the comprehensive physical therapy at a facility that provides quality treatment for their patients. The Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation located in Essex County, NJ is focused on helping their patients achieve the quality of life they deserve.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
If you are dissatisfied with the shortcomings of traditional medicine, which often rely on drug treatments and surgical procedures or are simply looking for effective, noninvasive care, it is imperative that your turn to an expert due to the importance of the spinal system on the body's holistic health. If you are looking to Find a Chiropractic Back Doctor and live in or around Mechanicsville, Virginia, Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC has dedicated his life to giving patients effective chiropractic care with the most innovative technology. He works alongside an amiable staff that is always sensitive to each patient's needs at the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Dr. Lenny Roberts is a board certified chiropractor in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. In his practice Roberts Family Chiropractic, Dr. Roberts employs spinal decompression therapy, as well as chiropractic manipulation. He offers his patients comprehensive, compassionate chiropractic care for a wide range of back problems.
Brooklyn Spine Center
Call 888-772-6132
1117 57th Street
Boro Park,
NY
11219
Is constant pain from degenerative disc disease adding to daily pressures? Then you should consider treating your condition once and for all. Dr. Melinda Keller, DC serving Brooklyn, New York can provide you with customized care that consists of treatment options that work to help tackle your specific symptoms.
Paoli Chiropractic
Call 888-423-5915
15 Industrial Boulevard Suite 202
Paoli,
PA
19301
Toss and turn every night from the discomfort of back pain? If you are tired of using medications that just don't work and are scared of the prospect of surgery there is a caring staff ready to help you. At Paoli Chiropractic near Wayne, PA Dr. Joel A. Stutzman uses a non-invasive treatment called spinal decompression to relieve back pain. If you are in pain call today.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
Can't do the things you love to do as you once did? Pain has made it nearly impossible? Both work and play are severely limited by the constant hurting? You do have an outlet for your back pain treatment in the Greenwich Village area of NYC near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train. Dr. Steven Shoshany, D.C. of New York Integrative Medical and Rehab has the tools and the experience to deliver results that put you back in control of your life.
Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic
Call 918-289-2002
6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa,
OK
74133
Does it sometimes feel like the fiery agony of pain in your legs will never go away? You don't have to suffer alone anymore! Contact Dr. Michael Peterson, D.C. at the Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic in Tulsa, Oklahoma today to find out more about spinal decompression and Active Release Technique.
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
Call (888) 847-1821
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
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. Adrian Marcus is a qualified chiropractor who will put thoroughly correcting your condition above every other concern.
Scatena Chiropractic
Call (888) 355-0063
1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
40513
Are you a back pain sufferer who has tried every treatment option that just wasn't effective in giving you the results you want? Well, if you're running out of hope, here's some news for you. At Scatena Chiropractic in Lexington, KY, Dr. Anthony J. Scatena, DC delivers quality spinal decompression therapy that will give you considerable pain relief without the risks and complications that come along with traditional surgical procedures.
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.
Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care
Call 734-274-5030
5740 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor,
MI
48105
A herniated or bulging disc can cause serious chronic pain that can immobilize your life. If you are suffering, then quality relief is available from Dr. Jon Grenillo, DC, at the Ann Arbor Spinal Institute in Southfield, Michigan.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Is back pain taking over your life? Is it causing unnecessary difficulties, disabling you from doing the things that you once loved? When one suffers from back problems, pain is often unfortunately felt in other parts of the body as well such as the legs, neck, hands and arms. Dr. Lenny Roberts DC of Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in North Wales, PA (North Philadelphia) can offer the relief you may be seeking without invasive surgery.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Do you suffer from a pinched nerve? Living with a pinched nerve can be excruciating and limit a persons mobility. Medications and drugs provide only temporary relief from the symptoms, but never get to the source of the problem. At Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dr. Garret Hauptman DC is an experienced chiropractor ready to treat your pinched nerve. If you are in pain call today.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
Call (888) 292-7798
32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
Trying to find non-surgical treatments for L4-L5 Spondylolisthesis? Dr. Howard Goodman, DC, located in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY offers a non-surgical solution to his patients who have Spondylolisthesis, with Spinal decompression.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
Call (888) 337-9387
4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
Are you suffering from intense back or neck pain and feel that your case is unmanageable? Are you looking to finally get a better handle of your condition, so that you can go back to living a healthy and active life? Then the key to coping with your pain is at Alberta Back and Neck Rehab of Calgary, Alberta, where Dr. Drew Oliphant, DC and a group of skilled medical professionals are there to provide you with quality pain management that will help you take greater charge of your own healthcare.
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.
Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
Call 1-888-533-1061
91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
07030
Has chronic pain made it impossible to get through a day of work? Back pain is one of the most common reasons for doctor's vision today. Those suffering from more serious conditions may even consider potentially risky surgery, because no other treatment has proven affective. If you're struggling to find lasting relief for back, neck or shoulder pain, Dr. Joseph Canova, DC can help. Using the best conservative techniques, he can treat a wide range of spinal disorders without the need for drugs or surgery. Don't let a chronic or acute pain condition take an unnecessary hold on your life. Those in the Hoboken area, contact Dr. Canova today.