Anti-Arthritis Benefits of Ancient China's Qigong
An old Chinese healing-energy practice has potential for helping patients with knee arthritis, recent research suggests.
The Chinese technique, known as qigong (pronounced chee-gong), utilizes the supposed flows of chi (qi), or energy, in practitioner and patient to bring healing to a variety of disorders. It's widespread in China. Qigong theorizes that disease results from blockages in the free flow of chi in the human organism. A therapist trained in controlling his own chi can use it to normalize the flow of chi in a patient.
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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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Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There
A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people constantly worry about numerous things, and more than half feel they worry more now than five years ago. Half of the people surveyed this year, which is 6% more than in 2006, claimed they were more worried about their health and their family's health than about other concerning issues such as climate change or terrorist attacks. The survey finds that almost three quarters of people worry, but around 19% admit to worrying all the time or about a number of things.
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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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For Arthritis, Prevention is Better than the Cure
A new study, published in the Journal Arthritis Research and Therapy, has shown exercise beneficial in reducing or preventing the pain of osteoarthritis.
This study followed two groups of women, both of whom were previously free of joint pain, one aged 48-55 years, one aged 72-79 years. Questioners determined the amount of physical activity and timing of the onset of symptoms which suggested osteoarthritis, like stiff or painful joints. The physical activity was categorized as none, low (1h hour and 15 minutes of activity), moderate (21/2 hours weekly), and high, (over 21/2 hours weekly).
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Spine Force Machine for Herniated Discs
The Spine Force machine is the only device capable of stimulating the deep muscles of the spine.
A groundbreaking device called the Spine Force has the potential to transform how we care for the muscles and structures in the lower back. LPG
Systems is a France based company that has developed this machine to stimulate the deep connective tissue within the spine that can break down with sedentary lifestyle habits. With the advent of the Spine Force, health practitioners who specialize in treating spinal diseases and disorders may now have a resource to ensure that patients don't have recurring spinal problems.
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ACL Injuries with NFL Players | Orthopedics
 If you're at all a sports fan, or an athlete yourself, you've probably heard of the anterior cruciate ligament.
It's commonly injured.
Now a new study shows what happens to NFL players who are sidelined by their acl's, and it's not good news for players or fans and the owners.
Now, a ligament is a strong piece of connective tissue that connects bone to bone across a joint. The anterior cruciate ligament crosses with the posterior cruciate ligament in the center of the knee.
They control the backward and forward motion of the knee. The ACL in particular restrains excessive forward motion of the knee as well as the inward twisting or rotation of the knee.
In fact, the ACL is frequently injured in severe twisting injuries of the knee or with a sudden stop.
This new research in the American Journal of Sports Medicine looking specifically at ACL injuries in NFL players found those who suffer one of these injuries will likely never be the same player again.
Essentially, total yards and touchdowns were markedly diminished when they returned after surgery.
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Slipped Disc
One of the most common injuries to the spine is slipped or a herniated disk. This condition may be extremely painful and may damage surrounding muscle and nerve systems.
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Sports Injuries and Children
Summer is now here, and it’s an opportunity for kids who are involved in one, two, maybe three sports to get a bit of rest. But a lot of kids go year round in their athletics now; it’s one reason for the rise in sports injuries in kids.
More than three and a half million kids under the age of 14 receive medical care for sports injuries each year.
But overuse injuries are responsible for nearly half of all sports injuries in middle and high school students. And experts are saying the problem is getting out of hand.
Jessica Godfrey of the eagles soccer team was forcibly grounded because of an injury earlier this season. “I was trying to get the ball and this really big girl hit my foot and it hurt really bad,” says Jessica.
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Physical Medicine Manage Pain
Dr. Steven S. Moalemi
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Call: (888) 898-7795
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Spinal Decompression Manhattan
Dr. Howard Goodman, DC
Herniated Disc Center
15 Park Avenue (Btw 34-35th St)
Manhattan,
NY
10016
Call: 888-855-6488
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.
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South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego,
CA
91902
Call: 619-342-1270
Having a serious back condition can really hinder your attempts at living a normal, functional lifestyle. That is why undergoing an effective treatment that actually works shouldn't even be an option. Unlike many medications, traditional treatments, and most surgical procedures, spinal decompression can actually heal your pain greatly, and you don't have to worry about any dangerous side effects in the process. Dr. Bruce Bell, DC at the South Coast Spine Center in East San Diego will play an active role in maximizing your recovery by performing decompression, paying close attention to detail throughout the whole process.
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South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego,
CA
91902
Call: 619-342-1270
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Dolor Crónico de Espalda Midtown Manhattan
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.
Low Back Pain Doctor San Diego
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
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.
Spinal Decompression California
South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita,
CA
91902
Call: 619-342-1270
Are you suffering from constant back pain? Tired of having to rely on painkillers just to get through the day? Dr. Bruce Bell, D.C., Q.M.E and his associates of the South Coast Spine Center have helped many people recover from the most stubborn pain conditions. Dr. Bell uses spinal decompression technology to get patients back on their feet as soon as possible without the need of drugs or surgery. If you're struggling to find pain relief in the California area, call today.
Severe Back Pain Treatment South San Diego
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.
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Dr. Roger Pollock
Dr. Roger Pollock, M.D.
suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus,
New jersey
07652
Call: (888) 631-1911
If you have sustained a severe shoulder injury or have a shoulder worn down from years of hard work, a Shoulder Replacement may be the solution needed to add day to day shoulder comfort back into your life. Roger G. Pollock, MD is a fellowship-trained shoulder specialist, who has treated many patients with different types of shoulder arthritis and has performed hundreds of shoulder replacement surgeries.
Disc Herniation Bergenfield, 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
Disc Herniation can bring about the end of a fruitful and productive life. It is a hazardous condition that can sever the foundation of independent action and leave you feeling helpless and hopeless. Let the intensive care of expert chiropractors like Dr. David Podell, DC help you to reclaim your independence and live a life free of pain. At the Waterfront Institute in Bergenfield, New Jersey, Dr. Podell, DC has provided pain relieving therapy to patients suffering from Disc Herniation.
MicroVas Somerset County, New Jersey
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.
Back Doctor Chiropractic Treatment Northern San Diego
South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita,
CA
91902
Call: 619-342-1270
Back and Neck disorders haunt millions of Americans' everyday lives through aches, pains, discomforts, and a limitation of mobility. This is why a group of experts in Northern San Diego have dedicated their lives to easing spinal disorders naturally and in a noninvasive manner. Dr. Bruce Bell, D.C., Q.M.E. and his team of certified professionals at the South Coast Spine Center have years of experience to accompany the most innovative non-surgical Chiropractic Treatments.
Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc Bergenfield, 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
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 San Diego
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.
Back Pain Treatment Spinal Decompression Eastern San Diego
Dr. South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego,
CA
91902
Call: 619-342-1270
If you are suffering from spinal disorders and are looking to avoid the complications which often develop from drug therapies and surgical procedures and live in Eastern San Diego, turn to the group of professionals more and more Californians are discovering for safe and effective Back Pain Treatment. Dr. Bruce Bell heads this remarkable facility and will work alongside a team of qualified experts in administering noninvasive back pain treatment and natural Spinal Decompression care.
Find a Physical Therapist - Bergen County, New Jersey
Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
New Jersey
07020
Call: (888) 319-4510
When your personal physician can no longer do anything for your pain, then it is time to find a Physical Therapist. Waterfront Institute in Bergen County, New Jersey has a group of Physical Therapists, including Dr. David Podell, that have the medical experience to meet your needs.
Relief From Back Pain Manhattan
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.
Pinched Nerve Bergenfield, 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
Pinched nerves are one of the most uncomfortable ailments someone can have. The medical community at the Waterfront Institute near Bergenfield, New Jersey understands this and has dedicated themselves to eliminating the pain experienced from this condition. Dr. David Podell, DC is a dedicated specialist in the field of chiropractic services whose extensive experience has qualified him to treat any ailment related to pinched nerves with confidence and maximum efficiency.
Degenerative Disc Disease San Diego
Dr. South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita,
CA
91902
Call: 619-342-1270
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