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. (Read more about A Step Toward Overcoming Paralysis)
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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. (Read more about Smoking's Link to Back Problems)
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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. (Read more about The Progression of Spinal Decompression)
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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. (Read more about What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?)
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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. (Read more about When to See a Doctor for Back Pain)
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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. (Read more about One Simple Solution to Neck Pain: Good Posture)
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Preliminary Data a Boon for New Spinal Decompression Treatment
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. (Read more about Preliminary Data a Boon for New Spinal Decompression Treatment)
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Low Back Pain Recovery Slow and Uncertain
Current clinical practice guidelines state that 90% of acute lower back pain patients will recover within four to six weeks, with or without treatment. However, new research published in The British Medical Journal has found that recovery from low back pain is much slower than previously thought.
Australian researchers from The George Insitute studied patients with acute low back pain for a year. The results from the study found that even with treatment, after two months only half of the patients had recovered from the original episode of pain. After about one year, 40% were still reporting that their back was still causing them pain. (Read more about Low Back Pain Recovery Slow and Uncertain)
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Waiting May Reduce Need for Back Surgery
New studies demonstrate that waiting may be the best alternative to back surgery.
Approximately 1.5 million back surgeries are performed worldwide. These surgeries are performed to address painful problems associated with slipped or misaligned disks. Intransient sciatica and other lower back conditions are extremely painful and can impact the quality of life of those afflicted. New research though suggests that 75% of such cases will improve on their own if left untreated. (Read more about Waiting May Reduce Need for Back Surgery)
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FDA Approves Cervical Disc Implant Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Prestige disc implant device to treat degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine. Medtronic has created the first artificial disc for insertion into the neck to allow a larger degree of movement than the traditional spinal fusion treatment. Medtronic has agreed to conduct a seven year study as part of the FDA approval agreement.
The company performed a clinical trial observing 541 patients receiving treatment for cervical degenerative disc disease comparing Prestige Cervical Disc to spinal fusion. The results found Prestige to have a greater degree of neurological success as well as fewer revision surgeries. The device is made of a stainless steel two-piece ball-and-trough configuration that functions like a joint and offers the greatest potential for neck mobility. (Read more about FDA Approves Cervical Disc Implant Treatment)
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
Don't let the effects of Spinal Stenosis impair your daily functions. Based in Westchester, NY, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, offers advanced treatment for his patients at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center.
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Empowered Doctor
Empowered Doctor
481 8th Ave, Suite 1530 New York, NY. 10001
San Francisco,
CA
Call (888) 254-3088
Do you use spinal decompression in your practice in San Fransisco, CA? You can reach new patients using Empowered Doctor...
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Arizona Back Institute
Arizona Back Institute
8575 E. Princess Drive Suite 215
Scottsdale,
AZ
85255
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If you're feeling worn out and tired from tossing and turning every night due to a severe back condition, then you need to take the time to correct your condition. While physical therapy and medications might be one way to treat your case, they don't always guarantee dramatic progress, especially if your condition is exceptionally severe. Spinal decompression, on the other hand, has a high success rate when it comes to providing individuals with long-term optimal outcomes. If you're looking for a spinal decompression center with a well qualified team of care providers, then you should give the Arizona Back Institute in Glendale a definite try. There, you will be under the care of the staff there, who are all professional, caring, and committed to serving excellence.
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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
The feeling of enjoying the palatability of your favorite meal is an experience of incomparable satisfaction. It is the most perennially repeated joy that we first experience when we are first born and fed by our mothers. When our bodies develop an allergy that keeps us from experiencing that joy it is one of the most viscerally disconcerting things in a person's life. The Allergy Treatment Center at Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. in Norwalk, Connecticut can give you back the joy of your favorite foods.
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call (888) 319-4510
Have you tried every technique and therapy under the sun for your back pain? Are you suffering all day at work and even at night in your sleep? If so, get the quality care you need from Dr. David Podell, DC. He and his associates of the Waterfront Institute are extremely polite and professional. They utilize state-of-the art technology like Spinal Decompression that really works to prevent back pain from returning. Many people from New Jersey highly recommend Dr. Podell as an outstanding chiropractor.
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Arizona Back Institute
Arizona Back Institute
8575 E. Princess Drive Suite 215
Scottsdale,
AZ
85255
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For all of your back pain needs, it is vital that you turn to a professional with years of experience in safely and effectively treating disorders due to the complicated network of the spinal system. If you live in Phoenix, Arizona, the professionals more and more satisfied patients have been turning to are Dr. Randall Pruitt, DC, and his friendly staff at the Arizona Back Institute.
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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
Lower back pain is a problem for over 80% of the population in America. So, take charge of your health by searching for spinal decompression therapists in the Fairfield County Connecticut region because they will help you relieve the pain.
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Dr. Howard Goodman, DC
Herniated Disc Center
15 Park Avenue (Btw 34-35th St)
New York City,
NY
10016
Call (888) 292-7798
Para el dolor crónico de espalda, su respuesta es Spine Force. El Dr. Howard Goodman en New York City le proporciona alivio a su dolor crónico con un cuidado quiropráctico especializado. El Dr. Goodman ofrece en su práctica una estabilización central exclusiva y altos protocolos de revitalización para asegurar que los pacientes permanezcan saludables después del tratamiento.
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South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita,
CA
91902
Call 619-342-1270
Are you tired of back pain? Is it interfering with your work or affecting other areas of your health? There are treatment options available besides drugs and surgery. Dr. Bruce Bell is a full-time clinician and director of the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, which is regarded as one of the few in its area with expertise in back pain relief.
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Eric Mintz
Detroit Institute for Spinal Care
5600 W. Maple Road St, A110
West Bloomfield,
MI
48322
Call 888-871-3064
Spinal disorders are among the top complications people suffer in our country and need to be treated by experienced professionals, due to the intricate nature of the spinal system. If you are located in or around Pontiac, Michigan, turn to Dr. Eric Mintz for all of your Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Treatment for Back Pain. He operates out of the state of the art Detroit Institute for Spinal Care center and has years of experience in treating a wide range of spinal disorders with the most innovative natural care units.
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
There are some individuals who suffer from headaches every now and then, but if you're the type to get frequent headaches on a daily basis, then your situation are much more critical. Whether you are suffering from ongoing migraines or throbbing headaches, it is vital that you receive effective chiropractic treatment that will help you relieve the pain. Only then will you be able to go on living a life that is much more comfortable and manageable for you. At the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in White Plains, New York, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS is a licensed chiropractor can deliver both effective chiropractic care and nutritional guidance that are sure to ease your tension and improve your overall wellbeing.
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ExtenTrac Certified Practices
ExtenTrac Certified Practices
Serving
Westchester County Area,
NY
10605
Call 212-697-3500
Back pain is one of the most common reasons why individuals visit the doctor's office today. Our backs are one of the most complicated parts of our bodies; it contains many discs, muscles, and nerves. If you are one of the millions of individuals that are suffering from back pain and you live in Ossining, New York, then there is a non-surgical treatment that can be given using advanced spine care technology.
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Eric Mintz
Detroit Institute for Spinal Care
5600 W. Maple Road St, A110
West Bloomfield,
MI
48322
Call 888-871-3064
It's hard for people to understand how painful it can be when you suffer from Fibromyalgia. How difficult it can be sometimes just to get out of bed, the aches and pain through the day. Dr. Eric Mintz, DC at Detroit Institute for Spinal Care in West Bloomfield MI does understand, and is committed to helping his Fibromyalgia patients live as full and pain free lives as they possibly can.
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Austin Chiropractic Center
Austin Chiropractic Center
6800 West Gate Blvd, Ste 117
Austin,
Texas
78745
Call 512-371-6936
If chronic back pain or any other conditions alike is the cause for your decrease of satisfaction in life, contact the Austin Chiropractic Center in Austin, Texas and ask if their spinal decompression treatment is a suitable option to help your pain go away
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
Herniated Discs can vary in their level of pain and loss of functionality depending on many factors, including location, size, and severity. Turn to a doctor with the education and experience to treat a wide range of Herniated Disc problems at Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in White Plains, New York. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS, is an expert in the field of chiropractic care and natural healing and will work with you to build that treatment plan that best suits your individual needs.
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Eric Mintz
Detroit Institute for Spinal Care
5600 W. Maple Road St, A110
West Bloomfield,
MI
48322
Call 888-871-3064
Do you dread getting out of bed in the morning because of your back pain? Dr. Eric Mintz, DC is a chiropractic doctor in West Bloomfield, MI who offers a noninvasive solution to those suffering from chronic back pain.
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Dr. Alan Siegel, DC
Spine and Body
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
Manhattan,
NY
10017
Call 212-697-3500
When a herniated disc has interfered with your life, then it is time to get help. Dr. Alan H. Siegel, DC, a practicing chiropractor with ten years of experience and the Director of Spine and Body, a practice in Uptown Manhattan, New York City, can help you. This practice combines the ExtenTrac Elite with M3D technology to help back pain sufferers who come for herniated disc treatment.
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South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita,
CA
91902
Call 619-342-1270
Are you seeking to heal back or spinal pain without surgical procedures? The South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, uses the DRX 9000 for spinal decompression therapy for gentle, non-intrusive healing.
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Dr. South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita,
CA
91902
Call 619-342-1270
Suffering from back pain? If you live in the San Diego area and currently suffer from back pain, visit South Coast Spine Center, and let Dr. Bruce Bell and his dedicated team of professionals provide you with top non-surgical treatment and service
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Joint Effort Chiropractic
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.
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