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)
New York City,
NY
10012
Suffering from neck pain, and looking for a doctor in Manhattan, New York City who can help? Get care for your neck pain with Dr. Steven Shoshany, DC at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
There are few things more melancholy than knowing that a lifetime of working hard to secure your family's wealth is now costing you your health. The Active Release Technique (ART) allows you to care for your family without making such a sacrifice. The practitioners at Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania understand that so much depends on getting you back where your family needs you most.
Alberta Back and Neck Rehab
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4607 MacLeod Trail SW
Calgary,
Alberta
T2G 0A6
Are you suffering from back pain and have tried every treatment within avail and haven't seen the results you're looking for? If this sounds like it's your case, then that means you haven't taken the proper course of action. By receiving spinal decompression therapy at Alberta Back and Neck Rehab in Calgary, Alberta, you will finally take the right step towards long-term considerable pain relief as well as a healthy and active lifestyle. The team of skilled professionals are there waiting to deliver optimal care that will literally change the way you live your life and how you feel.
Keller Chiropractic
Call 888-871-4137
372 Kingston Ave.
Crown Heights,
NY
11213
Do you have sciatica? Looking for a doctor with experience and skill? Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C. of Keller Chiropractic in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY, is the right doctor for the job. Dr. Keller has the professionalism and compassion to make each patient feel comfortable. Through hard work and perseverance, she is a respected Chiropractor serving her patients in Brooklyn. 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.
SpinalAid in Indiana
Call 1-219-465-1140
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso,
IN
46385
Injuries relating to the back or neck can be serious and can put a damper on your everyday life. You can be assured that you are receiving the best in chiropractic care by working with someone such as Dr. John Kostidis, DC. At SpinalAid in Valparaiso, IN, he will work hard to make sure that all of your injuries related to the neck and back are treated.
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
Call (888) 319-4510
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Seeing a decline in quality of life because of back or neck pain is a common occurrence. These two conditions have a way of draining away the things we take for granted when we don't feel pain, simple things like walking, sitting or working without pain. But you can stop the pain. At the Waterfront Institute in Bergen County, New Jersey, they use the newest medical technology like spinal decompression to achieve lasting relief from pain.
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Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
Call (914) 202-0700
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns,
NY
10605
If you are among the growing number of Americans who have been unable to get long term relief for your neck pain due to a pinched nerve by relying on the shortcomings of traditional medicine, safe and effective solutions can be found at Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care. Serving the Bronx, New York, Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care has non-invasive technology proven to not only alleviate neck pain, but also increase your range of motion
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
Call (888) 847-1821
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
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. Adrian Marcus is a qualified chiropractor who will put thoroughly correcting your condition above every other concern.
Northeast Spine & Rehab
Call 888-266-9201
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
New York
11784
Spinal decompression therapy could give you relief for your back pain caused by degenerative disc disease. This machine treatment is FDA certified and provides non-surgical, non-invasive back pain relief. At Northeast Spine & Rehab they use this revolutionary procedure, to treat degenerated disc disease and get you back to your life.
Spinal Relief Center USA
Call (888) 351-8612
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland,
Washington
98034
Tired of back pain controlling your life? Seeking a certified medical specialist who has not only mastered the treatment but offers a non-surgical alternative to back pain? If so, Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC at the Spinal Relief Center in Seattle may be the perfect solution to all of your back problems.
Joint Effort Chiropractic
Call 914-908-5562
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
When you wake up with back pain so intense and you can't even get out of bed, it's time to seek professional help. Back pain is truly debilitating you can't walk, drive, spend quality times with loved ones, or even sleep without rubbing your back and wincing in pain. When it seems like that burning, throbbing, gnawing sensation in your back will just not go away, it's time to consider spinal decompression, a revolutionary procedure that treats herniated and bulging discs in the back that have been giving you intense discomfort for too long. If you are longing to walk, run, work and spend quality time with friends and family, Joint Effort Chiropractic in Westchester County, New York can help end the pain and get you back to better living.
North East Spine and Sports Medicine
Call 888-516-6356
1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant,
New Jersey
08742
Pain from a herniated disc? Still searching for the right doctor? At North East Spine and Sports Medicine in Pt. Pleasant, New Jersey, Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, DC and his staff of experienced professionals are ready to help you. Many people continue to live with pain caused from a herniated disc, which leads to damaging of the injured area and increased pain. Dr. Lambrou provides patients with quality care and an attention to detail that is unmatched.
Call 888-283-6198
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
The pain of a herniated disc can be devastating to living a normal life. So many people who are suffering with the severe pain of a spinal disc problem find that they are unable to do things they used to do with tremendous pain. If a back injury that has taken over your life, you just want to feel better again. Peter Ferraro, DC of New Jersey brings together a number of different treatment methods at his practice for comprehensive care that gets at the root of pain.
Rehabfx
Call 888-544-1162
2404 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin,
TX
78703
Are you a sufferer of back pain? Austin, Texas is home to Rehab FX, the multifaceted physical therapy and chiropractic center. Dr. Steve Minors MDT and his staff have been helping people receive reliable accurate back pain treatment. If you are living in Austin, Texas and are suffering from back pain or are interested in receiving treatment, contact our office today.
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
Call 888-653-1365
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Wake up everything with intense pain in your lower back? If you suffer from a backache like so many do, there is an option that non-surgical and non-invasive. At Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania uses spinal decompression to bring patients lasting back pain relief. If you are tired of backaches call Dr. Lenny Roberts DC today.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
Call (888) 898-7795
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
The effects of lower back pain can leave you feeling debilitated and helpless. Many times those who suffer with lower back pain find themselves dependent on pain killers, which are limited to only temporarily relieve pain. For safe and effective results in treatment for lower back pain, Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management offers the latest cutting edge technology for non-surgical treatment of acute or serious chronic lower back pain to those in the Manhattan community. Using the highest quality of patient care along with FDA cleared spinal decompression therapy, patients of Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management have the opportunity to regain the healthy, pain-free life they once enjoyed.
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
Call (888) 836-8057
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
Spinal pain will follow you throughout your life if not treated promptly. If you live in the Portland, OR area, look no further and contact Dr. Leif Choi, D.C. of HealthSource of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab today. Using only the latest and safest technology available on the market, Dr. Choi has helped many patients undo the damage of a bulging disc.