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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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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Lumbar Decompression Toledo, Ohio
Dr. Kevin Sweeney
Toledo Spine Care Center
,
Call
Are you suffering from throbbing back or neck pain, and are turned off by the idea of undergoing complicated surgical procedures? Then here's some good news for you. At the Toledo Spine Center in Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Kevin Sweeney, DC offers lumbar decompression therapy, a non-invasive procedure that can provide you with a considerable amount of pain relief without the fuss or complications of traditional surgery.
Bulging Disc San Diego, CA
South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego,
CA
91902
Call 619-342-1270
When you're suffering from bulging or herniated discs or degenerative disc disease, you may have tried over the counter medications, prescription drugs, acupuncture, exercise or physical therapy. If those treatments have failed, then your doctor may have prescribed a series of steroid injections, or perhaps even spine surgery, with all the risks and dismal failure statistics that go along with them. However, Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME, Director of the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, CA offers another option. His methods are non-surgical, non-invasive, natural and medically proven by top doctors from the Mayo Clinic, John Hopkins University, and Stanford University to relieve the pain by repairing and healing the damaged discs that can cause severe back and neck pain.
Back Pain Loudoun County, Virginia
Empowered Doctor
Empowered Doctor
Sterling,
VA
20166
Call
If your back pain has made you suffer, then it's time to get help. See Dr. Alex McMinn in Fairfax County, Virginia today so you can be on your way to optimal health. Experience the latest in Spinal Decompression Therapy with the DRX9000 so you can benefit from a treatment without the use of drugs or surgery. And if you require help after surgery, then Dr. McMinn is perfectly capable of educating you more about physical rehabilitation.
Spinal Decompression Bergen County, NJ
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.
Neck Pain Bergen County, New Jersey
Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call (888) 319-4510
Is back or neck pain forcing you to putt your active lifestyle on hold?You don't have to put up with the pain. There are effective back pain and neck pain treatments available at the Waterfront Institute in Bergen County, NJ, Dr. David Podell, DC has headed the chiropractic practice for years.
Spinal Decompression in Austin TX
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
Herniated Disc Elizabeth, NJ
Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
Call (888) 282-1203
Dr. Spiaggia and his team at Performance Rehabilitation want nothing more than to leave their clients feeling satisfied and fully capable of performing activities that once seemed beyond their ability due to their condition. In order to achieve this desired effect, Dr. Spiaggia has combined his expertise with that of a massage therapist and physical therapist, to make certain that their clients receive effective integrative care that encompasses every end of treatment. Patients can receive a multitude of treatments according to what would best treat their individual set of symptoms. Regardless of the degree of complexity of their case, Dr. Spiaggia make it their main objective to develop a treatment plan that would best suit the specific needs of each client.
Sciatica, West Bloomfield, MI
Eric Mintz
Detroit Institute for Spinal Care
5600 W. Maple Road St, A110
West Bloomfield,
MI
48322
Call
Sciatica can be debilitating if left untreated; if you deal with the sharp pangs and numbness of sciatica, you know just how debilitating. At Detroit Institute for Spinal Care in West Bloomfield, MI Dr. Eric Mintz employs spinal decompression to help his sciatica patients find welcome relief. This FDA cleared technology is being used in clinics and hospitals around the country, as more and more patients are attesting to their amazing results.
Spinal Decompression San Diego
South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego,
CA
91902
Call 619-342-1270
Are you looking for a non-surgical solution to your back pain at a convenient location in San Diego? You can find state-of-the-art spinal decompression therapy with the DRX9000 at the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, California. South Coast Spine Center is one of the spinal decompression specialized centers in San Diego, California.
Back Pain Relief Manhattan, NYC
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
As a back pain sufferer, there is probably nothing you want more than to end your pain once and for all. The key to ending your condition is getting the proper care from a well-trained medical professional who can get you on the right road towards your recovery. Dr. Howard Goodman, DC, is ready to help you get rid of the back pain.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Forsyth County, Georgia
Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties
Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties
2450 Atlanta Highway Sute 1601
Cumming,
GA
30040
Call 888.765.0580
Irritable Bowel Syndrome can not only be very embarrassing, but also very uncomfortable and bring abdominal pain. Traditional medicine that often relies on drug therapies has left many who suffer from IBS dissatisfied and helpless. If you are looking for natural, effective care in North Atlanta, Georgia, Drs. Kyle and Angela Fogel have a growing reputation for excellence in their chiropractic and holistic care that has given many who suffered from IBS relief and allowed them to return to a more normal, pain free life without having to deal with the stress of their formal condition.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome NYC
Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc
Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine
54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
NYC,
NY
10010
Call (888)-530-0611
Are you looking for a holistic way to treat your carpal tunnel syndrome in NYC? Dr. Trahan O.M.D., L.Ac. runs the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine in NYC, and has helped many patients that suffered with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Back Pain Relief Spinal Decompression Therapy at Chiropractic Center in Clearfield, Duval County, Ut
Dr. Michael Kunzler
Utah Disc Center
471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton,
UT
84041
Call (888) 292-6858
Millions of Americans are plagued by back pain in some form every year, resulting in time taken off of work and a wide range of discomforts. For Back Pain Relief through Spinal Decompression Therapy at a Chiropractic Center in Clearfield, Duval County, Utah, turn to the clinic more and more satisfied customers have been turning to for the easing of their pain at the Utah Disc Center. Dr. Michael Kunzler and his talented team of friendly associates promise to give each patient extraordinary personal care in administering a treatment program specifically designed to treat the source of your disorder.
Back Pain NYC, New York
Dr. Howard Goodman, DC
NYREHAB Pain Management & Medical Services P.C.
4 Park Avenue (Btw 33-34th St)
NYC,
NY
10016
Call (888) 292-7798
Back pain left untreated can progress into a chronic state, and lead to serious problems like herniated discs and osteoporosis. Spinal decompression treatment alleviates pressure and tension that builds up on spinal discs and nerves by drawing discs back into proper alignment, and strengthening surrounding ligaments that hold the discs in place.
Custom Orthotics White Plains, New York
Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
Custom orthotics is designed to keep your feet moving in the proper position, relieving pressure from your knees, hips, and back. Dr. Jonathan Donath in White Plains, New York is able to mold orthotic inserts to your feet to provide the very best possible support. Get your orthotics from the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center, not off the shelf at a generic shoe store.
Sciatica pain relief Greenwich, Fairfield County, CT
Dr. Adrian Marcus
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Call (888) 847-1821
Is sciatica bogging you down? Seek pain relief with Dr. Adrian Marcus at Greenwich Pain Relief in Fairfield County. This is a place where they know pain and can offer you non-surgical, non-invasive treatment options. Dr. Marcus is a Diplomate of the Academy of Medical Acupuncture.
Scoliosis Treatment Norwalk, CT
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
Don't let the pain of scoliosis leave you uncomfortable with your body. Quality treatment and relief is available in Norwalk, CT. Dr. Risa Sloves, DC at Associates in Family Chiropractic has been treating patients with scoliosis for sixteen years.
Treatment for Neck Pain from Whiplash in Manhattan, NYC
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
Has an auto accident left you with neck pain that just won't go away? Whiplash is actually a group of disorder referred to as Whiplash-Associated Disorders or WAD, is often the result of a rear end collision in motor vehicles, but can just as easily be sustained due to any jarring, snapping motion of the neck. Headaches, feeling pins and needles in the neck and back are common symptoms of whiplash injuries. Dr. Steven Shoshany treats whiplash in Manhattan NYC at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab which is near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train.
Neck Pain Manage Pain
Dr. Arnold Blank, M.D.
Living Well Medical
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York,
NY
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
Are you suffering from neck pain or back pain? Get yourself treated by a pain management specialist in Manhattan. Living is well known to Manhattan professionals and patients alike, for using state-of-the-art approaches to pain management, but also as a consultant to other physicians.
Seattle Bulging Disc
Dr. Jeremy Meadows
Spinal Relief Center USA
16701 Cleveland Street Suite C
Redmond,
WA
98052
Call (888) 351-8612
A bulging disc can affect your life beyond the physical pain. It's difficult to have to sit out on enjoyable activities just because the pain has made it close to impossible for you to function normally. If you're fed up with a restricted lifestyle, then it's time to make a change. Getting spinal care from a back specialist you can trust is a good step towards healing. Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC at the Spinal Relief Center in Seattle, WA will work to relieve your pain and get you back to an active life.