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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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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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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.

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Spinal Decompression for Lower Back Pain

Spinal Decompression provides an alternative to surgery in many cases of lower back pain caused by herniated discs.

A herniated disc is a condition of the disc. The disc a jelly-like material between two bones in your spine. There is a middle section called a nucleus and an outer band called an annulus. As we age the outer band, or the annulus, which is a collagen based tissue, begins to break down. The nucleus, which is in the middle, migrates outside and puts pressure on the spinal nerve causing either pain or dysfunction.

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Neck Pain Manhattan, New York City
Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab

632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City, NY 10012

Call (888) 435-7155

Want relief from constant neck pain? Then look into the expertise of a chiropractor such as Dr. Steven Shoshany D.C., C.C.E.P. He will give you the comprehensive treatment that combines cutting-edge technology and compassionate support in New York City. At Dr. Shoshany's office, you can expect the personal attention of a doctor who truly cares about your procedure and post-treatment health.



Treatment for Herniated Disc and Spinal Stenosis Birmingham, Michigan
Dr. Eric Mintz

Dr. Eric Mintz

Detroit Institute for Spinal Care

5600 W. Maple Road , A110
West Bloomfield, MI 48322

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Herniated discs and Spinal Stenosis can put a cramp into anyone's day. The pain suffered from each disorder can make normal daily tasks unbearable or even impossible. Dr. Eric Mintz, D.C., and Detroit Institute for Spinal Care aim to help Birmingham, Michigan citizens alleviate the back pain and return to a normal routine.



Physical Medicine Manage Pain
Dr. Steven S. Moalemi

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

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

Call (888) 898-7795

Are you suffering from chronic back pain? No need to endure sleepless nights anymore. Dr. Steven Moalemi can help you manage your pain. He has years of experience in Physical Medicine, pain management and physical therapy. He can design an individualized treatment plan that can give you relief from your pain.



Disc Herniation Seattle, Washington
Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA

16701 Cleveland Street Suite C
Redmond, WA 98052

Call (888) 351-8612

For many, disc herniation hampers their ability to perform simple tasks that are necessary in everyday life. However, Spine Relief Center USA and Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC have the knowledge to return you to normal again.



Manhattan WeightLoss
 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
NYC, NY 10032

Call 888-857-1803

Are you tired of being obese? Have you tried exercise and diets, but nothing seems to work? Don't feel bad, many people today suffer from obesity. Often times, losing weight is impossible using traditional methods (diet and exercise). The reason is many people are genetically predisposed to obesity. Get the help you need from Dr. Marc Bessler, MD and the Columbia University Center of Obesity Surgery. Dr. Bessler has been the director of Columbia University Center of Obesity Surgery for over 10 years and specializes in many weight loss surgeries.



Cervical Decompression Loudoun County, Virginia

Empowered Doctor

Empowered Doctor


Sterling, VA 20166

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If you need help for your chronic problems with neck pain, especially, in the back region, then you should try cervical decompression, a non-invasive and non-surgical procedure that was created to treat for pain in the back of the neck. Dr. Alex McMinn of Loudoun County, Virginia is a specialist in cervical decompression therapy. He knows how to take care of these types of problems, and even incorporates some of the most recent spinal decompression therapy technologies to address these issues at his office.



Severe Back Pain Treatment South San Diego
 South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 91902

Call 619-342-1270

If you feel extremely stiff and immobile because of severe back pain, Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME and his trained team at South Coast Spine Center are providing San Diegans with an advanced form or non-surgical treatment and spinal rehabilitation that is as highly effective as it is unique.



Herniated Disc Toledo, OH
Dr. Kevin Sweeney

Dr. Kevin Sweeney

Toledo Spine Care Center


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Dr. Kevin Sweeney and his staff at the Toledo Spine Care Center treat back pain associated with herniated discs in a most professional manner. Their experience in the field of chiropractic and their evolvement with the latest procedures has helped many get back on their feet.



Back Doctor West Jordan, Utah
Dr. Michael Kunzler

Dr. Michael Kunzler

Utah Disc Center

471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton, UT 84041

Call (888) 292-6858

Has back pain taken the things you love out of your life, the things that make life worthwhile? It's a normal to react to suck chronic pain with fear, desperation and sadness when you can't be active without a jolt of pain. A back doctor who can relieve that pain without relying on dangerous surgery or addictive painkillers is close to West Jordan, Utah. His name is Dr. Michael Kunzler and at the Utah Disc Center, he regularly accomplishes real relief from back pain using spinal decompression.



Herniated Disc Manhattan, NYC
Dr. Howard Goodman, DC

Dr. Howard Goodman, DC

NYREHAB Pain Management & Medical Services P.C.

4 Park Avenue (Btw 33-34th St)
Manhattan, NY 10016

Call (888) 292-7798

Are you suffering from a herniated disc? Is the pain too much to bear? Well, you can find help from Dr. Howard Goodman, DC, in Manhattan, NYC. He offers you spinal decompression therapy that works and can give you the life you have been wanting for so long: a life without pain.



Spinal Decompression Fairfield County, CT
Dr. Adrian Marcus

Dr. Adrian Marcus

Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.

100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich, CT 06830

Call (888) 847-1821

Thinking of going in for spinal decompression therapy? DRX9000 is the latest in non-surgical, noninvasive treatment of back pain. Check out this FDA cleared spinal decompression technology with Dr. Adrian Marcus at Greenwich Pain Relief in Fairfield County. This is a place where they know disc pain and can offer you treatment options. Dr. Marcus is a Diplomate of the Academy of Medical Acupuncture and is in charge of the Back and Neck Pain Center at Greenwich.



Spinal Decompression Bergen County, NJ
 MedWell, L.L.C.

MedWell, L.L.C.

MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy

33 Central Ave
Midland Park, NJ 07432

Call (888) 820-2250

The right surgical procedure might help relieve your lower back or neck pain, but why go under the knife at all when there is an alternative of non-surgical spinal decompression? The treatment is painless, safe, non-invasive and drug-free; most importantly, it works. MedWell, L.L.C.'s team of physicians and physical therapists are located in Midland Park, Bergen County , NJ.



Back Pain/Neck Pain Midtown Manhattan, NY
Dr. Howard Goodman, DC

Dr. Howard Goodman, DC

NYREHAB Pain Management & Medical Services P.C.

4 Park Avenue (Btw 33-34th St)
Manhattan, NY 10016

Call (888) 292-7798

Are you experiencing stiffness and lack of mobility in your neck, chronic back pain, or tension headaches? If you are, spinal decompression with Dr. Howard Goodman DC in Midtown Manhattan may offer you the relief you need. Dr. Goodman is the only Chiropractor in Manhattan to offer the system of spinal decompression provided by SpinalAid.



Spinal Disc Decompression Austin, Texas
 Austin Chiropractic Center

Austin Chiropractic Center

Austin Chiropractic Center

6800 West Gate Blvd, Ste 117
Austin, Texas 78745

Call 512-371-6936

You want a safe, noninvasive alternative to traditional medicine to ease your back pain. Turn to the team of professionals in Austin, Texas where more and more patients are relying on their effective care. At the Austin Chiropractic Center, Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, along with her entire team of licensed professional, will assist you every step of the way throughout your Spinal Disc Decompression in order to give you effective treatment with long term results.



Norwalk Spinal Decompression, 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

Having to refrain from physical activities or rely on countless medications due to a back condition can insufferable in itself. While having serious back condition can make life more complicated, that doesn't necessarily mean it has to become a permanent reality. With spinal decompression available at Family Chiropractic and Natural Health Care in Norwalk, CT, you can maintain a long-term healthy lifestyle that is devoid of pain and discomfort.



Spinal Decompression Table San Diego
 South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita, CA 91902

Call 619-342-1270

Are you looking for a reliable back care center that offers spinal decompression therapy? The South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, California offers efficient spinal decompression therapy with some of the most advanced technology and decompression tables, including the DRX9000. As the director of this center, Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME ensures that his patients receive top-notch care at all times throughout the treatment process.



Sciatica Bergen County, New Jersey
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

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.



Peripheral Neuropathy Watchung, New Jersey
Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069

Call (888) 282-1203

If you are experiencing a tingling, swelling pain that really hurts in your legs, arms, and other areas, you may be suffering from Peripheral Neuropathy. For the advanced care administered by a team of certified experts in Watchung, New Jersey, turn to Performance Rehabilitation.



Degenerative Disc Disease Westchester, NY
Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call 914-908-5562

Degenerative Disc Disease occurs when wear and tear occurs in the discs that are within any section of the spine. Sections of your spine include the Lumbar Spine and the Cervical Spine. If you are suffering from degenerative disc disease in Westchester, NY, then you are not alone, and you don't have to suffer through the pain. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC can help you at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center.



Fibromyalgia Forsyth County, Georgia
 Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties

Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties

Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties

2450 Atlanta Highway Sute 1601
Forsyth County, Cumming, GA 30040

Call 888.765.0580

Living with fibromyalgia means living with pain in every part of your body, day after day. One of the hardest parts is visiting doctors that leave you with a bill and a pain that never seems to go away. But there are two doctors who know that your pain is real, and that it won't go away until it is treated properly. Drs. Kyle and Angela Fogel of Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties in Forsyth County, Georgia offer a combination of drug-free and non-invasive procedures to treat your Fibromyalgia.