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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Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
Call 1-888-533-1061
91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
07030
Have you or a loved one recently sustained an orthopedic injury? Do you finding your self relying on painkillers just to get through the work day? Are you even considering surgery, because no other treatment plans have proven effective? With over 45 years of medical experience, Dr. Mary Salmon, M.D. offers the people of Hoboken a way to live beyond pain. Using some of the best non-surgical techniques available today, Dr. Salmon get help you get back to all the things you love. If you or your loved ones are searching for comprehensive pain management services in the Hoboken, New Jersey area, contact Integrated Healthcare today.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Pinched nerves can cause unbearable pain. If you are suffering from a pinched nerve, you know how frustrating it can be to find relief that works. Dr. Lenny Roberts, DC uses his chiropractic knowledge and expertise to treat clients who are struggling with problems like pinched nerves. If you are looking for superior chiropractic care in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, Roberts Family Chiropractic can help you.
Rehabfx
Call 888-544-1162
2404 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
Are you in need of a good back doctor? Dr. Steven Minors of Rehab FX has is chiropractor who aims to provide the quickest treatment possible without re-injury. Rehab FX is an advanced facility that is equipped to provide a wide variety of treatments that can help the back recover from illness or injury. If you are looking for treatment and living in west Austin, contact Dr. Steven Minors today.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Do you find the most normal activities like walking a challenge because of back pain? Spinal Decompression treatment can help ease that back pain as well as provide preventative care for future spinal injuries. An ExtenTrac Certified Practice near the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC is well trained and, close by to Grand Central Terminal, isn't hard to get to.
Chiropractic Life Center
Call (888) 308-4517
400 Barton Boulevard, Suite 201
Rockledge,
FL
32955
Is there an insufferable pain in your body that is taking a toll on your back and neck? Do you want to treat your pain without having to use drugs or undergo surgery? Well, there is a way to experience long-term relief from neck and back pain. Consider Dr. Michael Bishop, a board-certified doctor of chiropractic who performs spinal decompression therapy in Palm Bay Florida and will help to treat your back and neck pain.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
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8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Unbearable back pain? Have you tried over-the-counter drugs and continue to feel pain? You may be suffering from a herniated or bulging disc. Dr. Lenny Roberts DC of Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in North Wales, PA (North Philadelphia), is experienced at providing patients with herniated disc and bulging disc treatment.
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
Call (888) 435-7155
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in New York offers advanced spinal correction with exercises and lifestyle advice. They utilize cold laser therapy and spinal decompression for their spinal problems.
MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
Call (888) 820-2250
33 Central Ave
Midland Park,
NJ
07432
Has back or neck pain stripped you of the life you once had? Millions of Americans suffer the same problem each year, but they are quickly becoming aware of the effective new treatment option, the DRX 9000 spinal decompression therapy. At MedWell Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy in Bergen County, New Jersey, Dr. Ali Maz restores people to the function they once had and relieves their pain.
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
Call (888) 319-4510
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Do you have this burning pain shooting down the back of your leg but you don't know where it's coming from? Sciatica affects millions of Americans but it is often left untreated. Dr. David Podell, DC can treat your sciatica properly. He is the head of the Waterfront Institute in Bergen County, New Jersey.
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.
Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL
Call 888-268-4760
5502 Lake Howell Rd.
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Suffer from chronic back pain? Tried a variety of treatments and pills, but the pain always seems to come back? Take back control of your life. Dr. Rex Roffler DC of Roffler Spinal Aid in Altamonte Springs, FL provides patients with lasting relief using spinal decompression.
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Over eighty percent of Americans will experience a spinal disorder at some point in their lives. Although less than 10% of these disorders will become chronic, it is crucial that you turn to a professional with superior education and a growing reputation for excellence. In Greenburgh, Westchester, NY, Dr. Jonathan Donath is an expert in treating a wide range of spinal disorders to ease Back Pain while increasing his patient's range of functionality. He operates alongside a friendly team of experts at the impressive Westchester Spinal Decompression Center, where you will be treated like a member of the family every step of the way throughout your treatment.
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.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Excruciating pain? You may be suffering from sciatica or spinal stenosis. Dr. Lenny Roberts DC of Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an experienced doctor who can diagnose your condition and get to the source of the problem. If you have tried over-the-counter drugs and even resorted to surgery, but still feel pain there is an alternative; Dr. Roberts offers sciatica and spinal stenosis treatment that is non-invasive and non-surgical.
Scatena Chiropractic
Call (888) 355-0063
1019 Majestic Drive Suite 160
Lexington,
Kentucky
40513
Back pain isn't something you should have to live with, now there are non surgical solutions to remedy the pain caused by degenerative disc disease. If you or anyone you know suffers from the debilitating effects of joint or back ache then Dr. Anthony Scatena, DC at Scatena Chiropractic in Winchester, KY is the right medical specialist for the job. Dr. Scatena can provide Back Pain relief with new procedures in Chiropractic Treatment such as Spinal Decompression.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
Call (888) 337-9387
4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
Are you suffering from chronic neck or back pain and feel that your condition will never end? Then you haven%u2019t tried quality spinal decompression therapy with the DRX9000. Dr. Drew Oliphant, DC at Alberta Back and Neck Rehab in Calgary, Alberta can help you. With a team of licensed professionals, he is there to deliver first-rate decompression care that will effectively treat your pain.
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.