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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New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
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632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan,
NY
10012
Are you always feeling mentally and physically sluggish? Are you experiencing irregular sleeping patterns? Or even experiencing slower healing time? The answer can be a chiropractic solution. In the Greenwich Village area near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train, Dr. Steven Shoshany, D.C. can help you regain your health with advanced chiropractic techniques.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
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632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
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A muscle strain resulting from sports or hard labor means soreness or outright pain. Through massage therapy and chiropractic adjustment, muscle injuries don't have to be a constant source of agony. Dr. Steven Shoshany, the Clinic Director of New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in Manhattan, NYC, has all the tools needed to create an effective treatment plan for your aching body.
Spinal Relief Center USA
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13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
Looking for effective pain management? Whether it is back pain, neck pain or a herniated disc look no further than Jeremy Meadows, D.C. in the Seattle area. He combines traditional chiropractic care with state-of-the-art technology to deliver an unprecedented level of service. You can look forward to personalized care with a chiropractor who is the first choice of thousands of families in the area.
Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
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5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Back pain is extremely common among adults. If you are having a hard time dealing with the pain and it is making your daily life difficult, there are solutions available that do not require painful needles or surgery. At SpinalAid Centers of America, they provide their patients with noninvasive, nonsurgical back pain treatment options. Dr. Rex Roffler works with patients out of his state-of-the-art facility to offer the highest quality decompression and chiropractic care available in the Orlando, Florida area.
Northeast Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
NY
11787
If your bulging disc is giving you back problems, get the right treatment at Northeast Spine & Rehab. Dr. Stephen Lembo DC is a nationally renowned leaders in the field of non-surgical spinal decompression. He and the staff there at Northeast Spine & Rehab is Smithtown, Long Island offer state-of-the-art spinal decompression therapy as an effective treatment for back pain. They have built a reputation for their effectiveness in using spinal decompression in the treatment of back pain.
Keller Chiropractic
Call 888-871-4137
372 Kingston Ave.
Crown Heights,
NY
11213
Are you in need of back pain treatment? At Keller Chiropractic in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C. provides treatment for a variety of conditions causing back pain. Back pain usually originates from muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. The pain may be felt in the neck, in the upper back, or in the low back, and may include symptoms other than pain, such as weakness, numbness or tingling.
SpinalAid in Indiana
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4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Is neck pain not allowing you to lead your normal life? Dr. John Kostidis, DC in Porter County, Indiana is a trained chiropractic and can give you the treatment you need. 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 offers gentle and effective treatments to eliminate pain.
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
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115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Are backaches starting to interfere with your life? Dr. David Podell located in Bergen County, NJ, D.C. is a skilled and experienced chiropractor who can help ease the back pain and revive your healthy and active lifestyle. Dr. Podell works out of his offices in Edgewater, NJ at Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation. There, he offers a variety of non-surgical options for back pain relief, including spinal decompression.
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.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Has neck pain made getting through the work day a nightmare? Are you finding it impossible to even get a good night of sleep? If you're searching for a better and safer way to deal with the pain, the team at Westchester Spinal Decompression Center can help. As the medical director and chief physician Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC utilizes a "whole person approach," understand that each patient has a unique condition and motivation for seeking out care. With the creed of compassionate and comprehensive care, the families of Dutchess County, New York have a place to turn for relief and rehabilitation.
Paoli Chiropractic
Call 888-423-5915
15 Industrial Boulevard Suite 202
Paoli,
PA
19301
Have burning sensations throughout your leg? Have you tried over-the-counter-drugs, but nothing seems to work? If you are suffering from sciatica get treatment from a caring professional who understands your pain. Dr. Joel A. Stutzman DC of Paoli Chiropractic in Chester County, PA treats sciatica using spinal decompression. Relief is only a phone call away.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Call 888-551-0868
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
If you or someone you know is suffering with Peripheral Neuropathy, it can be stressful and sometimes painful. When conventional treatment does not provide you with relief, receiving help from a medical professional can make all the difference. In order to receive the best possible treatment with optimal results, it only makes sense to receive help from more than one doctor. At Hauptman Family Health Center, patients are offered the highest quality of care through their unique integrated and multidisciplinary approach. The friendly healthcare team is dedicated to helping all families in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
Call 888-516-6356
1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant,
New Jersey
08742
Discomfort and pain in your back? When dealing with back pain a person may use over-the-counter drugs, but this is simply a quick fix. With surgery there are risks and a failed back surgery can result in even more pain than what was felt before. At North East Spine and Sports Medicine in Pt. Pleasant, New Jersey, Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, DC and his staff have a proven, FDA approved method to relieve your pain, spinal decompression. Dr. Lambrou is aware of the DRX 9000, but through his expertise he has found the VAX-D® to be the most efficient of the spinal decompression machines.
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Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns,
NY
10605
Severe back or neck pain is a nightmare. It hurts when you stand, when you sit, when you lie down - even when you breathe. It just doesn't ever seem to go away and it leaves you stuck. You need a solution and it can't come too soon. Spinal decompression can help. Louis Bisogni, DC and Alan Siegel, DC at Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care in the Peekskill, New York area are offering treatment to those who have had enough of chronic back and neck pain.
Chiropractic Life Center
Call (888) 308-4517
400 Barton Boulevard, Suite 201
Rockledge,
FL
32955
At the Chiropractic Life Center in Brevard County, Florida, Dr. Michael Bishop offers quality back pain treatment.
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.