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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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.
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.
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.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Conditions like herniation and bulges of spinal discs can lead to nerve pain and even numbness that drastically reduces your ability to do in physical activities. In NYC, Dr. Steven Shoshany makes spinal decompression, massage therapy and other treatment options available to those suffering nerve pain and numbness.
Paoli Chiropractic
Call 888-423-5915
15 Industrial Boulevard Suite 202
Paoli,
PA
19301
Have trouble sleeping? Toss and turn in the middle of the night due to unbearable back pain? Living with a herniated disc can halt your life, taking away your ability to do the activities you once loved. If you suffer from a herniated disc or bulging disc, call Dr. Joel A. Stutzman DC of Paoli Chiropractic in Chester County, PA today. Get proper treatment you deserve.
SpinalAid in Valparaiso, Indiana
Call 1-219-465-1140
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Thinking of spinal decompression for your back pain? Dr. John Kostidis, DC in Porter County offers chiropractic treatment for a range of ailments. His clinic in Valparaiso 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. Kostidis Chiropractic Clinic is the clinic with the most experience in Porter County!
Utah Disc Center
Call 801-525-1471
471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton,
UT
84041
If your suffering from back pain, getting top quality chiropractic care is essential to your well being. Dr. Michael Kunzler, DC at the Utah Disc Center in Ogden, Utah offers his patients chiropractic care, to help them return to a healthy, pain-free life. Dr. Kunzler employs spinal decompression technology which has helped him grow his practice, and be able to treat patients who once would have had to undergo surgery.
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.
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
Call (888) 837-8158
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.
Rehabfx
Call 888-421-7730
2404 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
Your spinal discs are soft spongy discs located between the vertebrae in your spine. They are filled with gelatin like fluid that acts like shock-absorbers for the bones in your back. This condition is also known as a herniated, ruptured or prolapsed disk and occurs when one of these discs slips, ruptures or breaks releasing the important fluid. As a result, nerves in your spinal region can become pinched, often causing shooting or sharp pain throughout the lower back, legs or arms. While rest, medication or proper physical therapy may help your condition, sometimes it is not enough to fully repair a slipped disc.
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.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
Call (888) 337-9387
4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
Is lower back or lumbar pain significantly decreasing your ability to perform simple functions? Does it make simply walking or sitting an impossible feat? Then you need to change your life for the better by receiving quality treatment that will put an end to your suffering and help you live functionally again. At Alberta Back and Neck Rehab in Calgary, Alberta, a compassionate and skilled staff of professionals is waiting to effectively ease your pain by delivering top notch non-surgical treatment with quality results that speak for themselves.
Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
Call 1-888-533-1061
91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
07030
Is lower back pain making you dread everyday things like walking the dog, or tying your shoes? Are you stuck in the search to find a lasting solution? Stop relying on over-the-counter drugs that barely mask the pain. Whether your pain is caused by sciatica, a recent injury, or a herniated disc, at Hoboken Integrated Healthcare, Dr. Joseph Canova, D.C. knows that there's a better way to treat it. With the best non-surgical techniques from the past and present at his disposal he has helped countless people in the Hoboken, New Jersey community break free from chronic pain. If you're searching for comprehensive pain treatment and recovery services, contact Hoboken Integrated Healthcare today.
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.
Chiropractic Life Center
Call (888) 308-4517
400 Barton Boulevard, Suite 201
Rockledge,
Florida
32955
Are you suffering from intense back pain or want to take precautionary measures to avoid it? Then you should consider quality chiropractic care with Dr. Michael Bishop, DC at Chiropractic Life Center in Rockledge, Brevard County, FL. He has the qualifications and today's cutting edge technology to provide you with exceptional treatment; that will give you the considerable relief and wellness you need to lead a healthy and active existence.
Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic
Call 918-289-2002
6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa,
OK
74133
The fiery pain of sciatica can strike you from your lower back all the way down to your toes. You or a loved one needs help now, but may want to avoid the expense and complications of drugs and surgery. Dr. Michael Peterson, D.C. is offering an alternative treatment for sciatica that works at the Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan,
NY
10012
Does excruciating back pain dictate your lifestyle? New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in Manhattan, New York will help you take your life back. Dr. Steven Shoshany utilizes DRX9000 spinal decompression to provide long-term relief for chronic back pain. After treatment, patients can take full advantage of the center's enhanced nutrition and lifestyle couseling in addition to massage and physical therapies.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
A painful back can be extremely discouraging in your daily life. In some sever cases, even getting out of bed can prove to be challenging and excruciating. Chronic back pain can escalate to serious conditions if proper treatment is not received. At Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, you can receive effective treatment for your back pain by trusted and friendly doctors.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
If you've tried everything to get rid of back pain, from bed rest to pain medications without seeing results, and are now considering surgery, there may be a non-surgical option available. Spinal decompression therapy is effective, non-invasive, and convenient. At Empire Physical Medicine and Pain Management in Manhattan, Dr. Steven Moalemi is a licensed chiropractor who uses spinal decompression in treatment of both cervical and back pain.