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
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
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?
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
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
Similar Spine Stories
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan,
NY
10012
Do you suffer from back pain? Life in the big city can be exhausting, and chronic back pain only makes it worse. Dr. Steven Shoshany D.C., C.C.E.P. at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab offers patients a multi-disciplinary approach to chiropractic medicine. As the founder and director of his practice in the Lower East Side of Manhattan near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 trains, he treats patients with the most comprehensive pain management solutions available. Dr. Shoshany gives individual attention to each of his patients, ensuring that each of their unique needs are met.
Paoli Chiropractic
Call 888-423-5915
15 Industrial Boulevard Suite 202
Paoli,
PA
19301
Do you suffer from back pain? Back pain can take control of your life, limiting mobility and stopping you from doing the activities you love. Using drugs can provide temporary relief of the symptoms, but never get to the source of the problem. Surgery can be frightening and who really wants to be under the knife. At Paoli Chiropractic near Berwyn, PA Dr. Joel A. Stutzman DC is ready to use non-invasive treatments to get to the source of the problem and relieve your pain.
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
Call (203) 242-0165
156 East Avenue
Norwalk,
CT
06851
Are you experiencing back pain? You're not alone if you do. Lower back pain affects over 80% of the population at any given time. Back pain is one of the main reasons why people call in sick at work and it costs employers millions of dollars each year. Dr. Risa Sloves, DC and Dr. Mark Joachim, DC have over 18 years of experience treating people with lower back pain without drugs or surgery in Fairfield County.
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
Call (888) 847-1821
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Seeking relief from back pain? DRX 9000 is the treatment you are looking for. Try it with Dr. Adrian Marcus at Greenwich Pain Relief in Fairfield County which offers more than 15 different non-surgical pain-relieving therapies. He is a Diplomate of the Academy of Medical Acupuncture and is in charge of the Back and Neck Pain Center at Greenwich.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
How do you deal with shoulder pain that is severe and unresponsive to pain killers and rest? For pain relief that is effective as well as long lasting, it's best to get medical attention from a doctor who has extensive knowledge and experience to successfully treat painful back and neck conditions. Dr. Lenny Roberts, DC is proud to offer his valuable chiropractic services to all families in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania community. Dr. Roberts offers anyone of any age the medical attention they need for optimal health and wellness.
Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns,
NY
10605
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 Correction Center of Richmond
Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
If you are one of the many people struggling with back pain, you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common afflictions affecting adults today. The Spinal Correction Center of Richmond is committed to providing you with the highest quality chiropractic care, spinal decompression, and postural correction. With years of experience helping patients, Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC, not only gives you the best in standard chiropractic care, he also specializes in Lumbar (Spinal) Decompression. If pain is keeping you from doing everyday activities, there is now a safe, non-surgical way to treat it.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Wake up throughout the night because of a backache? Medication and drugs will temporarily mask the symptoms, but the source of the problem persists. If you are tired of living in this painful cycle, there is a caring staff who is ready to help you. Dr. Garret Hauptman and his team at Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania use the latest in chiropractic and holistic care to treat patients. If you are in pain call today.
Call 888-283-6198
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
If chronic back pain has taken control of your daily life in NJ, then there is effective treatment for you close by. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC in Passaic County, New Jersey, uses spinal decompression machine to provide back pain relief to those in need.
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.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
The medical community today formally recognizes the need for newer methods in relieving the most common issue affecting today's Americans: back pain. Medical professionals have turned to chiropractic care as a valuable and respectable resource, accepting a chiropractic diagnosis and treatment as the first line of treatment for functional disorders of the entire musculoskeletal system. If you're suffering from back pain and live in the Chesterfield, Virginia area, seek relief with Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC, a licensed and practicing chiropractor at the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond.
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
Call (888) 836-8057
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
Spinal pain will follow you throughout your life if not treated promptly. If you live in the Portland, OR area, look no further and contact Dr. Leif Choi, D.C. of HealthSource of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab today. Using only the latest and safest technology available on the market, Dr. Choi has helped many patients undo the damage of a bulging disc.
Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic
Call 918-289-2002
6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa,
OK
74133
The agony of being an athlete with an injury - it's incredibly frustrating. You sit on the sidelines or in the weight room, watching your teammates and competitors and wondering how hard it's going to be to get back, to regain lost ground, to rebuild deteriorating muscle and retrain nerves. Sports injuries are often misunderstood. You need a doctor who specializes in treating athletes, a doctor with years of experience in providing treatment for each specific type of sports injury: Dr. Michael Peterson of Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
SpinalAid in Indiana
Call 1-219-465-1140
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Injuries relating to the back or neck can be serious and can put a damper on your everyday life. You can be assured that you are receiving the best in chiropractic care by working with someone such as Dr. John Kostidis, DC. At SpinalAid in Valparaiso, IN, he will work hard to make sure that all of your injuries related to the neck and back are treated.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
A painful back can prevent you from enjoying and doing the things you once loved. If your back pain tends to be severe, accompanied by numbness, muscular weakness, and difficulty in moving or controlling the leg, you might be suffering from a series of symptoms known as sciatica. Generally, the symptoms are only felt on one side of the body and can vary from shooting pain to intense burning sensations. When back pain becomes unbearable, many turn to risky surgery as a last resort. However, surgery doesn’t have to be your only option. At the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC is certified to treat and diagnose painful back and neck problems such as sciatica with advanced non-surgical spinal decompression. With an office located near the Bronx, New York area, Dr. Donath is specialized and board certified to use these innovative procedures and techniques to ensure you safe and effective results.
Utah Disc Center
Call 801-525-1471
471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton,
UT
84041
It's hard to feel at ease and on top of everything when you have a severe back condition bringing you down. If you've tried many approaches to treating it, and are still not experiencing any progress, then you should consider another more groundbreaking solution. That is, spinal decompression therapy at a chiropractic center that can offer you both excellent service and a great deal of undivided attention. At the Utah Disc Center in Fruit Heights, Duval County, Utah, Dr. Michael Kunzler and his staff possess the experience, skill, and professional nature to make sure that back pain relief is your final destination of treatment.
Rehabfx
Call 888-544-1162
2404 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
Are you suffering from Neck pain? Neck pain can be the cause of great discomfort consistently throughout the day. Dr. Steven Minors of Rehab FX has been helping patients using his large wealth of experience and variety of training to assist people in overcoming their neck pain and other musculoskeletal conditions. The facility at Rehab FX is equipped to provide a multidisciplinary style of treatment that many west Austin patients have been finding comfort in.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Is back pain causing your life to slow down? The major problem concerning back pain is that it can unfortunately take a toll on your entire body. Even basic movements like walking can become not only tiresome, but often unpleasantly painful. At Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, you can find the back pain relief you've been searching for from Dr. Lenny Roberts DC, who doesn't only treat your back, but is also compassionate to see the improvement of your overall health.