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Glimmer of Hope for Spine-Injury Victims

It's just in rats for now, but scientists have induced spinal cord regrowth by taking tiny nerves from the rib cage, bathing them in a growth-inducing protein, and then grafting them into the area of the cut spinal cord.

"By using tiny nerves from the rib cage as cables connecting the severed spinal cord, we were able to get some improvement in leg function," said Dr. Vernon Lin, a professor of physical medicine at the University of California at Irvine and director of the Spinal Cord Injury Group at the Long Beach Veterans Administration Medical Center.

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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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Spinal Decompression 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

It's exhausting to try treatment after treatment for your back pain and not feel any results. The lack of success can eat away at your hopes for living a pain-free life. However, your hope can be restored thanks to a groundbreaking treatment that is making a tremendous difference in the lives of thousands of back pain sufferers across the country. This therapy is call spinal decompression and it is used by Dr. Howard Goodman, DC.



Back Pain Treatment Spinal Decompression North Eastern 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

If back pain is really limiting your ability to function normally, then just sitting back isn't going to resolve your situation. While surgery is a possible option, do you really want to run the risk of undergoing any dangerous side effects? Instead, seeking back pain treatment that is as safe as it is effective should be your number one obligation. Spinal Decompression at South Coast Spine Center in North Eastern San Diego is just the key to receiving considerable pain relief in a manner that is both safe and effective. This procedure's revolutionary nature and Dr. Bruce Bell's skillful handling of it will ensure you a successful recovery.



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.



Treatment for Low Back Pain Manhattan
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

Low back pain is a serious medical problem that can lead to even more debilitating illnesses if left unchecked. If you are suffering from the unbearable strain of Lower back ache, then make it your top priority to consult the back experts at Empire Physical in Manhattan. Dr. Steven Moalemi and his staff have helped many individuals like you achieve the comfort needed to live stress free from the burden of an upsetting back ache.



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.



Degenerative Disc Disease San Diego
Dr. South Coast Spine Center

Dr. South Coast Spine Center

South Coast Spine Center

180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita, CA 91902

Call 619-342-1270

Looking to treat your degenerative disc disease safely and effectively? The South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, CA has already helped hundreds suffering from chronic back pain. The clinic director, Dr. Bruce Bell utilizes advanced medical technology to help treat his patients. Get the proper care for your back pain with the qualified and friendly staff at The South Coast Spine Center.



Chiropractic Services 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

Finding good chiropractic services can be a real hassle sometimes because you never know who will deliver on the promise of pain relief. Dr. Bruce Bell, D.C., Q.M.E. at the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego takes your care seriously and wants to be there for you.



DRX9000 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

Surgery and pharmaceuticals are not the only contemporary techniques out there to treat your pain. The DRX9000 is the vanguard in non-surgical treatment for spine-related pain. To find out more about this incredible new technology, call Dr. Bruce Bell, D.C., Q.M.E. at the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, CA right away!



Chronic Pain 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

Chronic pain invades every aspect of a human life and gives you no rest from the suffering. However, there are people who can end your pain. Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME is a full-time clinician at the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, which is regarded as one of the few in its area with expertise in chronic back pain relief.



Physical Therapist - Bergenfield, 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

A part of complete healing in some medical conditions include Physical Therapy. If you are in the need of a physical therapist, you need to call Waterfront Institute near Bergenfield, New Jersey.



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.



Herniated Disc Elizabeth, NJ
Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

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.



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.



Dr. Roger G. Pollock 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

The shoulder is a part of our body that we use constantly, whether in ordinary life or in sports. It's not uncommon to find that you have pain in your shoulder, and it's not uncommon to feel concerned when the pain gets bad. Dr. Roger Pollock in Paramus, New Jersey has a wealth of knowledge and experience that is focused on the care of the shoulder, and the benefit of his expertise is easily accessible for those in New York and New Jersey.



Chiropractor 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 seeking a chiropractor who values giving individualized attention to each patient? As a full-time clinician at the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME treats patients with respect, spending time with each individual to choose the most effective treatment plan.



Herniated Disc/Bulging 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

If you are the unfortunate victim of pain and discomfort as a result of a Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc, a very efficient noninvasive clinic exists in Bergenfield, New Jersey with a tremendous success rate of easing even the most acute disorders. Dr. David Podell, DC and his entire staff at Waterfront Institute offer you the most state of the art care that never puts you at unnecessary risk along with years of professional experience.



Sciatica 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

If you are one of the growing number of Americans experiencing aches and discomforts as a result of Sciatica, effective relief exists without drug and surgical treatments. The Waterfront Institute serving Bergenfield, New Jersey is filled with friendly experts and offers a wide range of care in order to build the noninvasive treatment plan that is right for you. Dr. David Podell, DC heads this innovative facility and has years in professional experience.



Back Pain Bergen 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

If you're fed up with back pain, Dr. David Podell and his staff near Bergen, New Jersey can offer you a variety of treatment options to get healthy again. The care and support of an experienced team is an essential component to your recovery.



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.



California Spinal Decompression
 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

If you have a severe back condition, and can't bear the prospect of having to live with a life full of pain, then here's some uplifting news for you. At the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, California, Dr. Bruce Bell is a licensed chiropractor who possesses both the experience and the knowledge necessary to deliver top of the line spinal decompression therapy, an innovative procedure with an impressive track record for treating a whole host of spinal conditions with great success. Helping you put a stop to the pain that has been holding you back are what he works hard to accomplish.