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Only Exercise Found to Prevent Low-Back Problems

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.

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Doctors Cautiously Endorse Cerebrospinal-Fluid Pain Therapy

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.



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Stem Cells Can Aid Spinal Disc Repair

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.

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A Step Toward Overcoming Paralysis

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.



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Smoking's Link to Back Problems

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.



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The Progression of Spinal Decompression

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.



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What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?

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.



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When to See a Doctor for Back Pain

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.



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One Simple Solution to Neck Pain: Good Posture

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.



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Preliminary Data a Boon for New Spinal Decompression

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.



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Chiropractic Astoria, Long Island City, Queens

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

Do you have back pain and need a chiropractor? Then Dr. Howard Goodman, DC is the man for you. Dr. Goodman, D.C. offers chiropractic treatments for back pain at NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services P.C.in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY, 10016


Chiropractic Back Pain Relief Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dr. Lenny Roberts DC

Dr. Lenny Roberts DC

Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic

8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128

Call: 888-653-1365

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.


Sciatica Islip, Long Island, New York

Dr. Stephen Lembo, DC

Dr. Stephen Lembo, DC

North East Spine & Rehab

363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown, NY 11787

Call: 888-266-9201

Sharp intense pain from sciatica can really take the enjoyment and purpose out of your life. It can transform you from a healthy, active individual to a person who is limited in the amount of activities they are able to do. While your predicament might seem hopeless, just know that quality treatment can restore your hope and give you the opportunity to turn your life around for the better in Long Island. At North East Spine and Rehab near Islip, New York, Dr. Stephen Lembo DC is devoted to delivering first-rate non-invasive care that can offer you a significant amount of relief as well as the chance to regain a productive lifestyle


Back Pain Relief Uptown Manhattan, New York City

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York, NY 10176

Call: (888) 898-7795

When you are living with back pain, there is help out there to ease your suffering; don't give up. Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D., Director of Empire Physical Medicine serving Uptown Manhattan, New York City has over 15 years of helping people like you or your loved ones.


Neck Pain Treatment White Plains

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Immobilizing, discomfiting, reverberating neck pain is one of the most difficult, uncomfortable feelings a person's body can endure. If turning completely around is more comfortable than turning your head something needs to change. Spinal Decompression treatment can relieve the painful pressure from inside your neck so that you can return to full quality of life as quickly and easily as possible. The Spinal Decompression Center of Westchester ensures that the pain keeps you holding your neck doesn't have to hold down your dreams as well.


Dr. Jeremy Meadows Seattle, WA

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA

13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland, Washington 98034

Call: (888) 351-8612

Suffering From Severe or Chronic Back Pain, Sciatica, a Herniated Disc, Bulging Disc, or Pinched Nerve? If you have tried everything to cure it but nothing has worked then it is time that you come to Dr. Jeremy Meadows, a very trusted chiropractor in Seattle, WA.


Headaches Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 Hauptman Family Health Center

Hauptman Family Health Center

Hauptman Family Health Center

Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130

Call: 888-551-0868

If your headaches are so severe that any new light forces you to shut your eyes and your baby’s cry from the cradle makes you cringe in pain it doesn’t have to be that way any longer. Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has the solution for you.


Spinal Decompression Shrewsbury, Monmouth County

Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C.

Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C.

North East Spine and Sports Medicine

1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

Call: 888-516-6356

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.


Back Pain Relief Burlington County, New Jersey

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.

233 East Main St.
Manasquan, NJ 08736

Call: 888-464-0912

Trying to cope with long-term back pain is generally a losing battle. It can so completely strip us of our enjoyment that we start to lose hope that the pain will ever go away. But you can%u2019t lose hope when effective treatment is not far. Non-surgical treatment options like chiropractic, Manipulation Under Anesthesia and physical therapy from an expert like Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC can stop the pain and put you back in the driver%u2019s seat in Burlington County, New Jersey.


Chiropractic Doctor Thunder Bay, Ontario

Dr. Michael Pustina DC

Dr. Michael Pustina DC

Spinal Health and Rehabilitation Center of Canada

1091 Dawson Rd.
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 1K8

Call: 888-342-1697

At the onset of back pain, it is important to visit a skilled chiropractic doctor who can assist in treatment. Dr. Michael Pustina of the Spinal Health and Rehabilitation Center of Canada located in Thunder Bay, Ontario provides a high level of multidisciplinary treatment geared towards relieving pain for his patients. If you have been suffering, call today to schedule an appointment for treatment.


Neck Pain Relief Uptown Manhattan, New York City

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York, NY 10176

Call: (888) 898-7795

Neck pain can turn your life or your loved one's life upside down, and as we age, it becomes a more difficult task to find relief. Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management near Uptown Manhattan, New York City makes use of non-invasive treatments to get relief and help patients live like they did before pain took over.


Herniated Disc Treatment Norwalk, CT

Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

156 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851

Call: (203) 242-0165

A herniated disc can be quite a drag to have to deal with on a regular basis. It can impose a whole list of physical restrictions, making you feel a prisoner to your own body. In order to combat this spinal condition, it is absolutely necessary that you undergo effective herniated disc treatment that is safe and simple, and aimed at decreasing your pain and lowering the chances of its return. Dr. Risa Sloves, DC and Dr. Mark Joachin at Family Chiropractic and Natural Health Care in Norwalk, CT are both dedicated chiropractors who have made it their purpose to help their clients maintain long-term progress through their skillful approach to chiropractic care.


Sports Medicine Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab

632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC, NY 10012

Call: (888) 435-7155

An injury can strip you of the thing you enjoy most, playing sports. Injuries to muscles, tendons and ligaments typically fall under the heading of sports medicine and require a very specific approach to get an athlete back in the game. Choose Living Well Medical in Manhattan, NYC to get you back in shape using physical therapy, massage therapy, strength exercises and a number of other therapies that reduce pain and increase range of motion.


Spinal Stenosis Treatment Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY

Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C.

Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C.

Keller Chiropractic

372 Kingston Ave.
Crown Heights, NY 11213

Call: 888-871-4137

Have unbearable back pain that is making it impossible to do even the simplest tasks? Has working and playing sports become so painful you just can't go on? You may be suffering from a painful back condition called spinal stenosis. Spinal Stenosis is any narrowing of the spinal canal that causes compression of the spinal nerve cord. This condition causes pain and may cause loss of some body functions making daily tasks difficult. At Keller Chiropractic in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY Dr. Melinda Keller DC provides patients with spinal stenosis treatment.


Sciatica Treatment Hoboken, New Jersey

 Hoboken Integrated Healthcare

Hoboken Integrated Healthcare

Hoboken Integrated HealthCare

91 Washington Street
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030

Call: 1-888-533-1061

Has lower back or leg pain made it difficult to perform everyday activities? Is a recent sciatica diagnosis putting a dark cloud over your life? Are you tired of relying on pain killers just to get through the day? At Hoboken Integrated Healthcare Dr. Joseph Canova, DC offers a better and safer way to relieve the pain and discomfort. Using the best non-surgical sciatica treatment available, including the revolutionary spinal decompression technology, being restricted by sciatica can be a thing of the past. If you or a loved one is looking for a way to relieve the pain, in the Hoboken, New Jersey area, contact Integrated Healthcare today.


Chiropractic Back Pain Treatment and Relief Manchester Township, New Jersey

Dr. Robert Lambrou, D.C.

Dr. Robert Lambrou, D.C.

North East Spine and Sports Medicine

2080 West County Line Rd.
Jackson, New Jersey 08527

Call: 888-575-1316

Suffer from back pain and are in need of relief? At North East Spine and Sports Medicine, located in Jackson and Point Pleasant, is minutes from Manchester, New Jersey, you will find a caring staff led by Dr. Robert Lambrou DC that will give you chiropractic treatment you deserve.


Lumbar Pain Smithtown, Long Island

Dr. Stephen Lembo, DC

Dr. Stephen Lembo, DC

Northeast Spine & Rehab

363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown, NY 11787

Call: 888-266-9201

Is back pain taking over your life? Are you plagued by long-lasting pain that accompanies your attempt at fulfilling the simplest activities? If this is your case, Dr.Stephen Lembo, DC in Smithtown, Long Island is a qualified chiropractor who is experienced in resolving your back pain problems with professional medical care and expertise.


Lumbar Pain South Side Chicago, Illinois

 Synergy Pain Relief

Synergy Pain Relief

Synergy Pain Relief

2011 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60565

Call: 888-216-3329

Are you feeling continuous lumbar pain that just won't end? Are you tired of having to live with this condition on a daily basis? Then it's time for you choose another option, which is a life of comfort and productivity. At Synergy Pain Relief close to South Side Chicago, they are committed to deliver first-rate treatment that can have you living pain free once more.


Find a Chiropractor Ogden, Utah

Dr. Michael Kunzler

Dr. Michael Kunzler

Utah Disc Center

471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton, UT 84041

Call: 801-525-1471

You want to find a chiropractor that you can trust, a chiropractor that you know will reduce your pain and treat you with kindness and respect. This is at times no easy task, but find the right chiropractor just got easier. Not far from Ogden, Utah, the Utah Disc Center led by Dr. Michael Kunzler cares for their patients like family while maintaining high standards in chiropractic care.


Spinal Decompression Treatment Bergenfield, Bergen County, NJ

Dr. David Podell, DC

Dr. David Podell, DC

Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation

115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, NJ 07020

Call: (888) 319-4510

If you are suffering from a spinal related disorder and are looking for effective natural care, look no further than the Waterfront Institute. Located in Bergen County, NJ, this innovative clinic is headed by the renowned Chiropractic Dr. David Podell, DC and has the most advanced noninvasive technology to accompany the healing hands of an entire team of licensed professionals. Dr. Podell has over ten years of experience in effectively administering Spinal Decompression treatment technologies and building specific plans that are right for the individual patient.