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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Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
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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.
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Are you experiencing chronic back pain? Have you tried several treatments without experiencing long term pain relief? Spinal decompression therapy is something different. Spinal decompression is a non-surgical, non-invasive, and drug free way of successfully treating back pain. At Potomac Family & Sports Chiropractic Center in Sterling, Virginia, Dr. Alex McMinn uses spinal decompression therapy for low back and neck pain patients.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
Call 888-804-5326
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
If you suffer from Arthritis, there is good news and help is out there. If you are suffering from intense back pain caused by a herniated disc, pinched nerve, or arthritis and need to find a Chiropractor in Henrico County, Virginia make an appointment with Dr. Michael C. Mulvaney, DC of the Spine Rehabilitation Center. Dr. Mulvaney employs safe, non-surgical techniques to ease your back and neck pain. As an experienced chiropractor with years of training, Dr. Mulvaney and his staff offer comprehensive treatment for the most painful back conditions. Under his care, your health and safety is his top priority.
Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns,
NY
10605
Has the quality of your life been greatly affected by degenerative disc disease? For certain individuals a degenerated disc can cause severe chronic pain, not only in the lower back but in the hips, leg, shoulders and neck as well. Due to this disease, simple movements such as walking can unfortunately be extremely difficult. At Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care in Westchester County, New York, you can find the help you need to live a life free of chronic pain.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Strains and tension in your back can cause irritable and agonizing pain. When pain prevents you from going about your daily activities comfortably, it can become a serious problem. If you or a loved one in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is experiencing painful symptoms of sciatica, soft tissue inflammatory disorders, or other recurring back conditions, there is an effective way to reduce and even eliminate the pain. Dr. Lenny Roberts, D.C. is a highly established chiropractor who has mastered Active Release Technique (ART) treatment and has brought relief to numerous patients.
SpinalAid in Indiana
Call 1-219-465-1140
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Is severe pain from a bulging disc taking your normal life away? Is it a struggle to fulfill everyday functions, such as sitting, standing, and walking? Then quality treatment isn't an option; it's an obligation. At Spine Aid in Valparaiso, Indiana, Dr. John Kostidis, DC is a board certified chiropractor whose in-depth knowledge of the disc area as well as an effective approach, will give your disc the healing that it needs.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Back pain can be extremely debilitating. If you are living with back pain, you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common disorders affecting adults today. If it is preventing you from being able to live a healthy, active life, you may be in need of treatment. At Hauptman Family Health Center, they offer their patients a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, combining traditional medical care, holistic medical care and chiropractic care to treat problems like back pain. Dr. Garret Hauptman is dedicated to helping his patients improve their health and well being so they are able to live the life they want. If you are looking for the highest quality care and treatments available, Hauptman Family Health Center provides their clients with superior service. If you are looking for back pain relief in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, call Dr. Hauptman today!
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
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32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
When suffering from pain caused by disc herniation, it is quite difficult to simply get from place to place and perform the simplest tasks. If you have this particular problem as well, then it is essential that you take the right course of action by receiving quality treatment. Dr. Howard Goodman, DC, in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY also understands how difficult living with a disc disorder can be, which is why he is committed to providing you with exceptional non-invasive care that will help relieve you from the chronic pain caused by a disc herniation.
Paoli Chiropractic
Call 888-423-5915
15 Industrial Boulevard Suite 202
Paoli,
PA
19301
Are you losing precious hours of sleep? Back pain affects all aspects of a person's life. Don't rely on over-the-counter-drugs to relieve your pain. They only temporarily relieve the symptom never getting to the source of the pain. For lasting relief, Dr. Joel A. Stutzman DC of Paoli Chiropractic in Chester County, PA is ready to help you using spinal decompression, the latest back pain treatment. Get back to healthy lifestyle.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
When you are living with back pain, there is help out there to ease your suffering; don't give up. Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D., Director of Empire Physical Medicine serving Uptown Manhattan, New York City has over 15 years of helping people like you or your loved ones.
Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
Call 1-888-533-1061
91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
07030
Has lower back or leg pain made it difficult to perform everyday activities? Is a recent sciatica diagnosis putting a dark cloud over your life? Are you tired of relying on pain killers just to get through the day? At Hoboken Integrated Healthcare Dr. Joseph Canova, DC offers a better and safer way to relieve the pain and discomfort. Using the best non-surgical sciatica treatment available, including the revolutionary spinal decompression technology, being restricted by sciatica can be a thing of the past. If you or a loved one is looking for a way to relieve the pain, in the Hoboken, New Jersey area, contact Integrated Healthcare today.
Scatena Chiropractic
Call (888) 355-0063
1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
40513
There is a mass number of individuals who suffer greatly due to an unbearable back condition. If you, too, are suffering from debilitating pain caused by a back disorder, then you are quite familiar on how accountable it is for the limitations you face in your everyday life. That is why you need to locate a chiropractor who can help you take the right steps towards a healthy and rapid recovery. Just the right candidate for that task is Dr. Anthony Scatena, DC at Scatena Chiropractic in Lexington, Kentucky. He and his team have both the professionalism and the approach to ease your pain and help you get started on a healthy and productive life again.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
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.
Call 862-203-3296
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
The pain in your back can be so severe that you can barely move, stand, sit or sleep. The sharp pain may be caused by Spinal Stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal often due to aging or genetic factors, but it can be effectively treated with a combination of treatments. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC gives patients hope to overcome pain and live a more fulfilling life.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
Call (888) 870-2099
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
Spinal decompression therapy has taken the chiropractic world by storm. It has revolutionized the practice by allowing for an alternative to spinal surgeries, consisting of a noninvasive therapy. Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC of the Valley Spinal Decompression Center is serving Los Angeles, California with this latest advancement, featuring the DRX9000. The DRX9000 is the FDA-cleared technology that makes this procedure possible.
Utah Disc Center
Call 801-525-1471
471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton,
UT
84041
Has your back pain constantly been bothering you? Do you have to deal with the pain every time you sit down or stand up? Back pain can be too much for one person to handle by themselves. That is why there is back pain relief in Utah with the help of Dr. Michael Kunzler and the staff at the Utah Disc Center. At their location, the professional and highly-trained team can help you get rid of your chronic back pain.
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.