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Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems

A Review in The Lancet reveals the importance of healthy lifestyle choices to reduce stressors related to cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers from John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore examined records between 1990 to 2006. They observed how stress affects the sympathetic nervous system, impacts physiology, and the effect it has on the cardiovascular system. Lead author, Daniel Brotman, claims "Acute physical stressors such as sugery, trauma, and intense physical exertion are well known triggers of cardiovascular events. Emotional stressors are increasingly recognized as precipitants of such events."

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Power Plate Technology Can Aid Physical Therapy

For physical therapists who treat patients suffering from back pain and weakened core muscles, the Power Plate is a beneficial piece of technology. The machine vibrates to stimulate reflexive muscle contractions 25-50 times per second. The Power Plate increases blood circulation to core spinal and abdominal muscles that have weakened over time due to sedentary lifestyle habits.

For people who are lacking in their level of fitness, the Power Plate is designed to ease the difficult transition from an inactive to an healthy lifestyle. While it remains unclear whether this vibration technology can replace other forms of exercise, some physicians believe it can greatly complement any exercise or physical therapy regimen.

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ARTIFICIAL DISC TREATS LOWER BACK PAIN

Jumping off rooftops, running through burning buildings, crashing cars, it's all in a day's work for Jeff Gibson. "I did Batman movies, Robocop, Conspiracy Theory, War of the Worlds."

Some would call Hollywood stuntman, Jeff Gibson, a dare-devil adrenaline machine. In addition to performing life-threatening stunts as a livelihood, Jeff also skydives, races cars and scuba-dives. But, it wasn't on the movie set or on the race track that sparked Jeff's battle with excruciating back pain. It was a simple house chore.

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Back Pain Relief Manhattan
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

If your suffering from debilitating back pain just getting out of bed can be a challenge. Living with it, just hoping it will "go away," can often cause the condition to worsen. Don't let it. Make the next step with treatment from an ExtenTrac Certified Practice in Manhattan. You will experience world class equipment and groundbreaking methods in order to offer you the freedom that comes from living without back pain.



Shoulder Pain Paramus, Bergen County, NJ
Dr. Roger Pollock

Dr. Roger Pollock

Dr. Roger Pollock, M.D.

suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, New jersey 07652

Call (888) 631-1911

When the pain in your shoulder becomes too much to bear on your own, let Roger Pollock, M.D. help lighten the load. Dr. Pollock is a specialist in treating shoulder problems and knows how to get you back in motion again.



Spinal Disc Decompression DRX9000 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

Are you in need of non-surgical treatment for disc related back or neck pain, sciatica or even failed back surgery? The team at the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego has years of experience in spinal disc decompression using the DRX9000 and the DRX9000C.



Slipped Disc Bergenfield, 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

A slipped Disc is a terrible thing to happen to an active individual. The back is one of the more sensitive areas of the human body prone to the stresses of everyday life. If not properly treated, slipped discs can lead to devastating consequences, interrupting the flow of everyday actions and leisurely activities. At the Waterfront Institute in Bergenfield, New Jersey, Dr. David Podell, DC understands the difficulty that comes with the pain this condition brings. His extensive medical background and expert treatment has eased the pain of many patients suffering from slipped disc.



Severe Back Pain Relief East 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

As you read this, you may be experiencing severe lower back pain that has plagued you despite your attempts to find a cure. Dr. Bruce Bell, the director of South Coast Spine Center, treats patients with severe back pain with a combination of non-invasive techniques. At the South Coast Spine Center in East San Diego you can expect to find competent and compassionate care for your severe back pain.



Relief From Back Pain Manhattan
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

Back pain, shoulder pain, and hand pain take a severe toll on an active lifestyle. Going for a walk around the block is a source of agony. Playing with the kids becomes a test of will. Something as simple as falling asleep feels like a terrible ordeal. You just wish there was a way to find relief from the anguish and frustration, and at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in Manhattan, there is a solution to relieve your back pain. Dr Steven Shoshany's office is just off the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 trains and makes use of spinal decompression technology to give patients like you their lives back.



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.



Dr. Steven Moalemi
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

Passive resistance to chronic joint pain may prove fatal. In such instances, the acute treatments of a certified medical specialist can put an end to the pain caused by lower back or neck pain, so that you can start living in relief. At Empire Physical, Dr. Steven Moalemi can help you with these problems you are facing. He is a board certified medical professional who has many years of experience and employs a great deal of skill to make certain that your condition is fully repaired.



Find a Chiropractor South 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

When your back feels like you are holding the weight of the world on your shoulders, the South Coast Spine Center can help make your aches go away. Located in South San Diego, the South Coast Spine Center specializes in decompressing problematic areas the spinal area. Headed by Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, Q.M.E., the South Coast Spine Center has a team of professionals who will make sure each patient receives superb treatment.



Find A Chiropractor 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, New Jersey 07020

Call (888) 319-4510

You've heard about chiropractic care, and you are considering it, but you aren't sure who is a good Chiropractor in Bergen County, New Jersey.



Spine or Disc Surgery Alternative San Diego, CA
 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 explosions of pain shattering your peace of mind, turning everyday life into a terrible ordeal? You want relief from the pain as soon as possible, but you're also understandably nervous about surgery and needles. The thought of someone injecting drugs into your body or carving into your skin can make anyone nervous. If you want an alternative to spine or disc surgery in San Diego, CA, look into Dr. Bruce Bell, D.C., Q.M.E. at the South Coast Spine Center right away.



Sciatica 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 to treat sciatica without the pain and complications of surgery? The South Coast Spine Center uses cutting edge technology to provide proper care to its patients. Thanks to the DRX9000, many have found relief from their back pain. Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME treats his patients with care and takes their health seriously. Experience safe and effective treatment from qualified experts at the South Coast Spine Center located in San Diego, CA.



Herniated Disc Coronado
 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

Is nagging pain from a herniated disc lowering your level of physical activity? Is it affecting your life at work and at home? Then receiving quality treatment isn't just a choice; it is an obligation you owe to yourself. At South Coast Spine Center in Coronado, CA, Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, Q.M.E. and his qualified team of professionals have the skills and the experience necessary to successfully ease your pain by delivering quality non-surgical care.



MicroVas Somerset County, 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 suffering from Neuropathy, then Performance Rehabilitation in Somerset County, New Jersey can help you. Neuropathy is a condition where pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, and muscle weakness occur in the extremities. Broadly defined, neuropathy is an abnormal functioning of the nerves. This condition affects over two million Americans. Until recently, there has been little treatment available to patients. Now, there is an alternative/adjunctive treatment to medication, which has a 90% success rate in treating patients for pain stemming from neuropathy.



Chiropractic Doctor Dumont/Garfield, 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 tired of being in pain, and side effects from medication that mask your pain, then it is time to contact a chiropractic doctor. Dr. David Podell, DC of Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in Dumont/Garfield, NJ area, is there to help you.



Shoulder Arthroscopy Paramus, Bergen County, NJ
Dr. Roger Pollock

Dr. Roger Pollock

Dr. Roger Pollock, M.D.

suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, New jersey 07652

Call (888) 631-1911

Thanks to recent advancements in medical technology, shoulder surgery does not need to be as invasive as traditional open surgeries. Modern arthroscopy drastically reduces the amount of time needed to heal after surgery, and Roger G. Pollock, MD of Paramus, New Jersey is a respected arthroscopic shoulder surgeon serving New York and New Jersey.



Low Back Pain Doctor San Diego
 South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

180 Otay Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 91902

Call 619-342-1270

If low back pain is giving you constant agony, then it's time for you to turn your life around. That is by receiving effective treatment from a qualified low back pain doctor who can give your condition the focus and care it needs. Dr. Bruce Bell at South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, California is a board certified medical professional who will provide you with a high level of individualized attention as to have you well-covered when it comes to your receiving optimal results and the chance to release yourself from the burden of ongoing low back pain.



Lower Back Doctor 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

Dr. Bruce Bell, D.C., Q.M.E. is the lower back doctor you need. His patients at the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, California receive the best possible care and get rid of their back pain for good. Stop by his office today if you want your pain to finally go away.



Back Pain San Diego, CA
 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

Is back pain causing you to give up activities you love? Do you wish you could return to your active lifestyle, but are not interested in a surgical approach to treatment? You can get long-lasting relief from the chiropractic techniques of Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME and his dedicated team of professionals at the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego.



Dolor Crónico de Espalda Midtown Manhattan
Dr. Howard Goodman, DC

Dr. Howard Goodman, DC

NYREHAB Pain Management & Medical Services P.C.

4 Park Avenue (Btw 33-34th 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.