Ingesting Food Can Function As Pain Relief
It's common knowledge that people often eat food to feel better, but researchers have now found that eating chocolate or drinking water can blunt pain, reducing a rat's response to a hot stimulus. Researchers believe this natural form of pain relief may help animals in the wild avoid distraction while eating scarce food. However, in modern humans with abundant food available, the effect may contribute to overeating and obesity.
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Chronic-Pain Patients With Low Vitamin D Need More Narcotics
Among patients who need heavy-duty pain medication, those with low levels of vitamin D in their blood need nearly twice the dosage of narcotic drugs to manage their chronic pain, a recent study discovered.
On questionnaires, low vitamin D patients also reported a worse perception of their physical functioning and overall health than those with higher levels of the vitamin. Moreover, the research found that low vitamin D was associated with increased body mass index (a measure of overweight and obesity).
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Ozone Injections Relieve Pain of Herniated Discs
A non-surgical, radiologically guided injection of oxygen and ozone into bulging or herniated discs results in just as much pain relief and restoration of function as back surgery but with fewer complications and shorter recovery time, two recent studies revealed.
The groundbreaking therapy involves injecting a gaseous mixture of oxygen and ozone into a damaged spinal disc, using an imaging machine to guide the needle. The ozone causes a slight shrinkage of the disc, which relieves internal disc pressure and lessens back pain considerably. Researchers at the Society of Interventional Radiology predict this therapy will become standard in the United States in the next few years.
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Antidepressants Found Ineffective Against Back Pain
Antidepressants, commonly prescribed to relieve low back pain, don’t relieve it at all, according to a recent analysis of several studies.
The medications are routinely prescribed by almost a quarter of doctors who treat low back pain. But an overview of 10 published studies by the Cochrane Collaboration, a nonprofit group that appraises medical research, revealed that most of the studies found no more pain relief or improvement in function for patients taking antidepressants than for those taking placebos.
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As Back-Pain Spending Rises, Results Worsen
Eight years have seen a huge increase in spending on back-pain problems in America. Ironically, however, the proportion of Americans suffering from spine problems has actually increased, too, according to a recent study.
The findings, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, showed that the public’s outlays on spine issues were almost $86 billion in 2005, which represents a jump of 65 percent from 1997, after taking account of inflation. At the same time, the fraction of citizens with debilitating back difficulties rose during the same period, even after adjusting for the increasing proportion of aged people.
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MRI Excellent in Investigating Back Pain
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is becoming more and more useful to doctors in identifying the multiple possible causes of back pain, according to a recent evaluation of the technology from an orthopedic perspective.
The evaluation, which appears in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, observed that MRI is effective and even vital over a wide range of clinical disorders, and that, in years to come, technical developments will produce yet more orthopedic benefits.
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Long, Skinny Muscle Found Crucial to Healthy Spine
A pencil-thin, roughly 2-foot-long muscle running from the base to the top of the spine is composed of a novel "scaffolding" of fibers that strengthen and support the back, a recent research study has shown.
"The multifidus muscle was formerly thought to be relatively unimportant based on its fairly small size," said Richard L. Lieber, professor and vice chair of the University of California at San Diego's Department of Orthopedic Surgery and director of the National Center for Skeletal Muscle Rehabilitation Research. "Our research shows that it's actually the strongest muscle in the back because of its unique design. It's like a long, skinny pencil packed with millions of tiny fibers."
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Myths and Facts About Back Pain
While the common cold claims the most sick days among U.S. workers under age 45, lower back pain comes in a strong second, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition, it says, some 80 percent of adults are expected to experience lower back pain at some point in their lives.
Even though back pain is so prevalent, it's surrounded by a host of common misunderstandings. Among them, according to Kam Raiszadeh, an orthopedic surgeon who is medical director of the Advanced Spine Institute at Alvarado Hospital in San Diego, are:
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Tree Bark Found to Improve Osteoarthritis Symptoms
Osteoarthritis of the knee affects millions and is one of the five leading causes of disability among the elderly. A recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research reveals Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, improved physical function by 52 percent in cases of patients suffering from osteoarthritis. The condition develops due to the gradual loss of cartilage elasticity that leads to it hardening and beginning to crack. As a result, the cartilege is more prone to damage and erosion by use or injury and often leads to pain, swelling, a decrease in joint motion, stiffness, or the formation of bone spurs. Current treatments include regular exercise and pain relievers such as NSAIDS and COX-2 inhibitor pills to relieve pain and stiffness. In severe cases, cortisone shots can decrease inflammation in the joint and extreme cases include joint replacement operations.
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Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There
A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people constantly worry about numerous things, and more than half feel they worry more now than five years ago. Half of the people surveyed this year, which is 6% more than in 2006, claimed they were more worried about their health and their family's health than about other concerning issues such as climate change or terrorist attacks. The survey finds that almost three quarters of people worry, but around 19% admit to worrying all the time or about a number of things.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York,
NY
10012
Call: (888) 435-7155
Stiff and tense feelings will only serve to promote more Neck pain as your movement becomes more strained and difficult. Choosing the right medical specialist can prove to be detrimental in obtaining total relief from the rigid and restraining effects of neck pain. For this reason, many individuals choose to experience the recuperative benefits offered by the specialist health care providers at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in Manhattan. For years, Dr. Steven Shoshany has helped the New York community to rid itself of aggravating effects of chronic joint illness by utilizing the latest techniques in chiropractic procedures to achieve complete wellness and a considerable amount of neck pain relief.
Dr. Jonathan Donath
Joint Effort Chiropractic
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call: 914-908-5562
Is Carpal Tunnel causing you unnecessary pain and discomfort? Carpal tunnel is common condition, and will affect 10% of Americans in their lifetimes. If the pain in your hands and wrist is making everyday tasks difficult its time to get effective treatment. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC of Joint Chiropractic treats carpal tunnel without the need of drug therapies or risky surgery. If you're in the White Plains, NY area, relief is only a phone call away.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
Call: (888) 292-7798
Para el dolor crónico de espalda, su respuesta es SpineForce. NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. en Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY le proporciona alivio a su dolor crónico con un cuidado quiropráctico especializado. NY Rehab ofrece en su práctica una estabilización central exclusiva y altos protocolos de revitalización para asegurar que los pacientes permanezcan saludables después del tratamiento.
Hoboken Integrated Healthcare
Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
07030
Call: 1-888-533-1061
Has the constant pain and unsteadiness from arthritis caused you to miss out on the things you love? If you or a loved ones quality of life is being degraded by persistent arthritis, than Dr. Joseph Canova, DC of Hoboken Integrated Healthcare can help. With over 20 years of experience non-surgically treating and rehabilitating a wide range of orthopedic conditions, Dr. Canova leads a practice where patients can receive comprehensive rehabilitation services at one convenient location. Those in the Hoboken, New Jersey area, contact Integrated Healthcare today.
Dr. Lenny Roberts DC
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Call: 888-653-1365
If you're tired of letting back pain keep you from accomplishing your goals help is available at the Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic near Wilmington, De (South Philadelphia). Back pain doesn't have to hold you back any longer. The doctors at the Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic have what it takes to get your life going again.
Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Call: (888) 898-7795
Back pain affects every facet of life, limiting and restricting our physical capabilities. It is important to receive proper and effective treatment so that you can get on with your life. Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management is committed to helping patients do just that without the need for surgery or painkillers to stop the pain. Spinal Decompression is a more recent method, developed to provide sciatica relief and relief for other pains resulting from budging, herniated or deteriorated discs. Located conveniently in Manhattan, Empire can help you feel like yourself again.
Dr. Robert M. Browne DC
Staten Island DRX
3204 Amboy Rd.
Staten Island,
NY
10306
Call:
Stuck in the search for back pain relief? Is recurring stress and discomfort making everyday activities tough? Have you even considered surgery because no other treatment has proven effective? At Staten Island DRX Dr. Robert Browne DC knows a better way to treat pain conditions. With expertise in a wide range of conservative treatments Dr. Browne can relieve you pain and lead you down a road of lasting recovery. Why wait? Finding back pain relief isn't a mystery any longer. Those in Staten Island, NY call today.
Dr. Stephen Lembo, DC
North East Spine & Rehab
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
NY
11787
Call: 888-266-9201
Are looking for ways to fight that back pain? Want back pain relief badly? North East Spine and Rehab can help you at their Long Island location. They can administer Spinal Decompression Therapy that is noninvasive and non-surgical, without involving any drugs, medication or anesthesia. So instead of searching all over for the help that you can already find in one place consider Advanced Back Solutions.
Dr. Louis Miller
Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
FL
33463
Call:
Have you been living with muscle or joint pain and want it to stop? Are you feeling low in energy and can't sleep? You sound like you have the symptoms of Fibromyalgia which can ruin your daily life. Dr. Louis Miller, based in Jupiter, Palm Beach County is a professional and licensed nutritionist who can help to treat the pain using his holistic therapy methods.
South Orange Chiropractic Center
South Orange Chiropractic Center
60 First Street
South Orange,
New Jersey
07079
Call: 973-761-0022
Constant stinging and pain in your shoulder? Unable to throw that perfect pitch or shoot the ball? At South Orange Chiropractic Center in South Orange, Essex County, NJ, Dr. Stephen J. Levine DC and Dr. Mark Roczey DC are ready to relieve your shoulder pain using the ProAdjuster. You'll be back on the mound ready to throw that perfect game in no time with South Orange Chiropractic Center
Dr. Lenny Roberts DC
Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19128
Call: 888-653-1365
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.
Dr. Evan S. Levine DC
20 East Chiropractic of Midtown
20 E. 46 St. Suite 202
New York,
NY
10017
Call: 212-687-3865
If your bulging disc keeps you in constant pain Dr. Evan S. Levine of 20 East Chiropractic of Midtown in Manhattan, New York has the solution for you. You don’t need to have your every movement followed by sharp and debilitating pain any longer. Dr. Levine will help you walk out of 20 East Chiropractic with your head held high and your pain in the past.
Dr. Randy Stephan, DC
Fulton Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
122 Fulton St., 6th Floor
New York City,
NY
10038
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Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C.
Keller Chiropractic
729 Wythe Ave.
Williamsburg,
NY
11211
Call: 888-258-6297
Has chronic neck pain put a dark cloud over your everyday life? Is the pain so disruptive it's difficult to get a full night of sleep? Have you considered surgery because no other treatment plan has been effective? With over 25 years of medical experience, Dr. Melinda Keller, DC knows there's a better way to treat chronic neck pain. At her practice, Keller Chiropractic she combines state-of-the-art technology, and the time-tested art of chiropractic to relieve chronic neck pain and other spine related conditions. If you or a loved one is in need of chiropractic care, go for someone who practices the whole person approach. Contact Dr. Keller today.
Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call: 888-551-0868
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.
Dr. Michael Pustina DC
Spinal Health and Rehabilitation Center of Canada
1091 Dawson Rd.
Thunder Bay,
Ontario
P7B 1K8
Call: 888-342-1697
Has back pain left you struggling to live a normal, active life? So often, injuries and problems of the spine take their toll on those who are suffering and their families. In many cases, patients can%u2019t sit, stand or lie down to sleep without hurting. At Spinal Health and Rehabilitation Center of Canada in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Dr. Michael Pustina, DC uses the technology of non-surgical spinal decompression to help patients resume normal living.
Pamela Owens
At The Beach Chiropractic
6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach,
NC
28469
Call: 910-575-2225
Knee Pain can be extremely debilitating. Walking, sitting and even sleeping can cause you a great amount of grief. If you are living in Brunswick County, NC and are suffering from knee pain get the treatment you need from Dr. Pamela Owens of At The Beach Chiropractic. Many patients, who visit Dr. Owens in pain, leave feeling 100% healthy and never suffer from their symptoms again.
Dr. Stephen Lembo, DC
Northeast Spine & Rehab
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown,
New York
11784
Call: 888-266-9201
If the constant aches and pains of your back have left you unable to sleep or move comfortably, then it is imperative to get professional help immediately. North East Spine & Rehab, located in Nassau County, New York, uses the most advanced technology to soothe their ailing patients.
Arnold Blank, M.D.
Living Well Medical
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York,
NY
10012
Call: 888-609-5826
Joint disease is a serious medical condition that, if not treated early on, may lead to the onset of even more debilitating factors. Don't allow lower back pain to impede and manipulate all of your daily living activities any longer because now there is a solution. Take action before conditions aggravate and give you more pain than necessary. Let the soothing relief available from Living Well Medical and Dr. Arnold Blank, MD help ease the pain and bring you back to a normal, active life.
Dr. Evan S. Levine DC
20 East Chiropractic of Midtown
20 E. 46 St. Suite 202
New York,
NY
10017
Call: 212-687-3865
Have you found yourself incapable of completing simple tasks because of the pain? Unable to get through a days work without feeling discomfort? Over-the-counter drugs may be able to relieve pain temporarily, but drugs only deal with the symptoms not the source of the pain. At 20 East Chiropractic in Midtown Manhattan, NYC, Dr. Evan S. Levine DC uses the latest in conservative chiropractic treatments to relieve spinal stenosis.