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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Are you suffering from a Stiff Neck and living in Austin, Texas? Rehab FX has been providing chiropractic care for people in need who are suffering from a stiff neck and other neck and back problems. The head doctor, Dr. Steve Minors is a highly trained and skilled chiropractor who aims to return patients to their normal activities as soon as possible without reinjury. If you are in need of treatment for a stiff neck and are living in Austin, Texas, contact Dr. Minors at Rehab FX today.
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
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55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
There is nothing more frightening than having to deal with an illness that could have been prevented if only you'd known. The doctors at Lawrence Hospital Center near Westchester Country, New York can help you to try to avoid that kind of experience. These doctors use MRI, Magnetic Resonance Imaging to observe the condition of body organs and tissues with far greater detail than other medical scans, so that more accurate diagnoses can be made and the proper treatment prescribed.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
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551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan,
NY
10176
Is lower back pain causing day-to-day activities to be difficult? Add leg pain from a pinched nerve or Sciatica and it can make the simplest tasks a nightmare. Unfortunately many people get caught up taking over-the-counter remedies that only offer partial relief. The pain can get so bad some even consider risky and expensive surgery. You don't have to deal with any of those alternatives anymore. At Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management serving uptown Manhattan, they offer non-surgical treatment for lower back pain. If you're in Uptown Manhattan, New York City, relief is only moments away.
Scatena Chiropractic
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1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
40513
Is pain from spinal stenosis making simple activities an unnecessary challenge? Then you probably didn't try the right treatment that gives you the relief you're looking for. At Scatena Chiropractic in Lexington, Kentucky, Dr. Anthony J. Scatena, DC and his team offer a number of treatment options, so that you can receive quality care that is effective in meeting your individual needs.
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
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6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
If you're an athlete plagued with a serious injury that is limiting you on the sports field, then you shouldn't sit back and wait for a miracle to happen. Getting effective sports medicine from a group of professionals that can pinpoint the main cause of your condition is just what you need to get up and running again. Dr. Leif Choi, DC and his staff at Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab in Beaverton, Oregon have both the equipment as well as the skills to help you successfully rehabilitate and resume playing the sports activities you enjoy.
Northeast Spine & Rehab
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363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
New York
11784
Nagging back pain? Looking for an alternative to surgery or using over-the-counter drugs. Physical therapy is used in conjuncture with other procedures to improve a patient's overall wellness. In the Glen Cove, Long Island area, North East Spine & Rehab can help treat the cause of your back pain, making you ready to undergo physical therapy and strengthening your body.
Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic
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6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa,
OK
74133
Specialists believe that the majority of Americans will experience a herniated or bulging disc within their lifetime. If you are suffering from a herniated or bulging disc, don't rush into surgery when you have other options. Dr. Michael Peterson, DC of the Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic near Broken Arrow, Oklahoma is skilled in administering spinal decompression therapy, a non-surgical treatment for herniated or bulging discs
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
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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.
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
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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.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
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5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
If you are experiencing pain in Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, or Pelvic regions of your back and are looking for an alternative to traditional treatment plans that often focus on drugs and surgery in eliminating back pain, a natural solution is available in Hawthorne, California. At the Valley Spinal Decompression Center, Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC has over 20 years of experience in the field of chiropractics. Dr. Shannahoff is the only practitioner in the Los Angeles area to have fused a full spinal rehabilitation center with a state of the art dynamic motion x-ray for aid in diagnosing spinal problems, and Spinal Decompression Therapy. In this rehabilitation center you will have access to the most innovative treatment machines, such as the DRX 9000.
Keller Chiropractic
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729 Wythe Ave.
Williamsburg,
NY
11211
Suffer from neck pain? Does your pain cause you to have sleepless nights? At Keller Chiropractic in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C. offers chiropractic care for neck pain relief. Dr. Keller was rated one of the Top Ten Chiropractors in America in 2005. She has over 26 years of experience in treating a variety of back pain conditions. Dr. Keller has become a respected Chiropractor in Brooklyn, through dedication and perseverance.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
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8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
If you are in desperate need of neck pain relief then Fuller Chiropractic near North Wales PA (North Philadelphia) has what you're looking for. You don't need to suffer any more. Dr. Lenny Roberts DC has the talent and the technology to make sure that the only thing you feel after his treatment is satisfaction.
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224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Effective rehab is available if a sports-related injury has sidelined you. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC provides quality treatment in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
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1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Back Pain affects millions of people every year, but don't let it stop you from living your life. At the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center located in Rosedale, Westchester, NY, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC treats his patients using advanced and effective techniques.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
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4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
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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.
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Chiropractic Life Center
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400 Barton Boulevard, Suite 201
Rockledge,
FL
32955
At the Chiropractic Life Center in Brevard County, Florida, Dr. Michael Bishop provides a reliable DRX9000 alternative, which is the Z-Grav.
Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness
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224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
A bulging disc can make many day-to-day tasks uncomfortably painful. Even walking up a flight of stairs or picking up the grandkids can become unbearable. While many use over-the-counter drugs to mask the pain, some even consider potentially risky surgery due to ineffectiveness of other treatments. If you're struggling to find relief from a bulging disc, a safe, non-surgical treatment is available for those in the Passaic County, New Jersey area. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC offers excellence in spinal care to help relieve the pain and discomfort serious back conditions.