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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One Simple Solution to Neck Pain: Good Posture
Treating and preventing chronic neck pain can often be successfully accomplished by something as simple as adopting correct posture while waking and sleeping.
While the pain sufferer can treat the symptoms of frequent neck "cricks" with neck stretch exercises, painkillers or ice applications, the symptoms' root causes must be dealt with differently. These root causes often involve some kind of poor posture, says Dr. Brian Bruel, an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation on the one hand, and anesthesiology and pain management on the other, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Posture violators might crouch over a desk all day long, slouch on a sofa while watching TV, or contort themselves while reading.
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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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Low Back Pain Recovery Slow and Uncertain
Current clinical practice guidelines state that 90% of acute lower back pain patients will recover within four to six weeks, with or without treatment. However, new research published in The British Medical Journal has found that recovery from low back pain is much slower than previously thought.
Australian researchers from The George Insitute studied patients with acute low back pain for a year. The results from the study found that even with treatment, after two months only half of the patients had recovered from the original episode of pain. After about one year, 40% were still reporting that their back was still causing them pain.
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Waiting May Reduce Need for Back Surgery
New studies demonstrate that waiting may be the best alternative to back surgery.
Approximately 1.5 million back surgeries are performed worldwide. These surgeries are performed to address painful problems associated with slipped or misaligned disks. Intransient sciatica and other lower back conditions are extremely painful and can impact the quality of life of those afflicted. New research though suggests that 75% of such cases will improve on their own if left untreated.
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FDA Approves Cervical Disc Implant Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Prestige disc implant device to treat degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine. Medtronic has created the first artificial disc for insertion into the neck to allow a larger degree of movement than the traditional spinal fusion treatment. Medtronic has agreed to conduct a seven year study as part of the FDA approval agreement.
The company performed a clinical trial observing 541 patients receiving treatment for cervical degenerative disc disease comparing Prestige Cervical Disc to spinal fusion. The results found Prestige to have a greater degree of neurological success as well as fewer revision surgeries. The device is made of a stainless steel two-piece ball-and-trough configuration that functions like a joint and offers the greatest potential for neck mobility.
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Herniated Disk Toledo, Ohio
Dr. Kevin Sweeney
Toledo Spine Care Center
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Call:
Do you feel throbbing pain induced by a herniated disk that just won't go away? Then you need to tackle it immediately by receiving quality treatment at the Toledo Spine Center in Toledo, Ohio. There, Dr. Kevin Sweeney, DC can deliver effective care, including the revolutionary spinal decompression therapy that will defeat your pain and give you a life of more comfort.
Spinal Decompression West Bloomfield, MI
Eric Mintz
Detroit Institute for Spinal Care
5600 W. Maple Road St, A110
West Bloomfield,
MI
48322
Call: 888-871-3064
A very high percentage of Americans suffer from back pain each year. These Americans have to spend an enormous amount of money to help themselves - an estimated $45- $54 billion is spent on the treatment of low back pain per year. Therefore, it is no wonder it is hard for people to believe that there is treatment out there that works. Welcome to Spinal Decompression, a FDA-cleared technology that is noninvasive and does not involve surgery. Dr. Eric Mintz and his practice Detroit Institute for Spinal Care in West Bloomfield, MI, are ready to help the people who thought their back pain could not be treated successfully.
Manhattan WeightLoss
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.
Neck Pain Relief and Treatment Clearfield, Utah
Dr. Michael Kunzler
Utah Disc Center
471 West Heritage Park Blvd Suite 3
Layton,
UT
84041
Call: (888) 292-6858
Neck pain may be disabling and may rob you of your ability to work and to enjoy the activities you once loved. You may have sought treatment, visiting multiple doctors, but with no relief. Dr. Michael Kunzler is a chiropractic doctor in the Clearfield, Utah area who uses Spinal Decompression and Pettibon, offering neck pain relief and treatment. These non-invasive chiropractic treatments have allowed severely incapacitated patients to reclaim their lives, showing that back and neck pain do not have to be permanent.
Chiropractic Loudoun County, Virginia
Empowered Doctor
Empowered Doctor
Sterling,
VA
20166
Call:
Have you been in a minor or major accident? Or perhaps you were involved in a sports-related injury that you haven't been treated for. Maybe you're just experiencing back pain as a result of the wear and tear of daily life. Whatever the cause, you should contact Dr. Alex McMinn in Loudoun County, Virginia for help. As the founder of Potomac Family & Sports Chiropractic Center Dr. McMinn offer you natural relief for headaches, chronic pain, personal injury cases, and disc disorders.
Antalgic-Trak Spinal Decompression
Dr. Howard Goodman, DC
Herniated Disc Center
15 Park Avenue (Btw 34-35th St)
New York,
New York
10016
Call: (888) 292-7798
If you have become disillusioned by the shortcomings of traditional medicine in treating your spinal disorders, consider effective noninvasive care as a viable alternative. In Manhattan, New York, the professional a growing number of patients have been turning to for quality results is Dr. Howard Goodman. Dr. Goodman operates out of the advanced Herniated Disc Center and is an expert in many modern treatments including Antalgic-Trak Spinal Decompression.
DRX9000 Greenwich, CT
Dr. Adrian Marcus
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Call: (888) 847-1821
Seeking relief from back pain? DRX 9000 is the treatment you are looking for. Try it with Dr. Adrian Marcus at Greenwich Pain Relief in Fairfield County which offers more than 15 different non-surgical pain-relieving therapies. He is a Diplomate of the Academy of Medical Acupuncture and is in charge of the Back and Neck Pain Center at Greenwich.
Spinal Decompression White Plains, New York
Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call: 914-908-5562
Have you been experiencing chronic back pain in spite of different types of treatment? Are you sick of procedures, even surgery, that have yet to produce good results? Spinal Decompression at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in White Plains, New York may be the answer for you. Dr. Jonathan Donath can identify the source of your chronic pain and get rid of it for good.
Spinal Decompression Fairfield County, 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
If it seems like there isn't a treatment in the world that can effectively treat your spinal condition without a catch, then you probably haven't given spinal decompression a try. The Spinal Decompression treatment offered by Dr. Risa Sloves, DC and Dr. Mark Joachin at Family Chiropractic and Natural Health Care in Fairfield County, CT is sure to provide you with outstanding benefits without all the inconveniences that tag along with surgery or medication. You can finally end your pain for good, not temporarily.
Spinal Disc Decompression Austin, Texas
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.
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.
Sciatica Manhattan, NYC
Dr. Howard Goodman, DC
Herniated Disc Center
15 Park Avenue (Btw 34-35th St)
Manhattan,
NY
10016
Call: (888) 292-7798
Are you suffering from Sciatica? Looking for ways to stop the pain? If so, Dr. Howard Goodman, DC, in Manhattan, NYC can help you. His spinal decompression therapy is well-suited to successfully treat your problems caused by Sciatica.
Dr. Steven 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.
Spinal Decompression 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
Developers and manufacturers of Spinal Decompression, along with clinicians, often consider it to be a unique form of traction that solves back pain. It is an advanced non-surgical and non-invasive technology that is FDA-cleared. It is presently being utilized by neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, and chiropractic physicians across North America and Europe. Located in Manhattan, Dr. Steven Shoshany of the New York Integrative Medical and Rehab has extensive experience in performing Spinal Decompression.
Neck Pain & Back Pain Somerset County, NJ
Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
Call: (888) 282-1203
Neck pain develops over a number of years. In most cases caused by impingement of one nerve roots on one side of the spine, resulting in most of the pain and soreness. Any kind of pain should never be ignored and there are other options to surgery that can be considered. Dr. Spiaggia, DC uses the DRX9000C to provide patients with a non surgical option.
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.
Sciatica Treatment 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
Sciatica is a diagnosis often given out by a doctor. However, without determining the precise cause of the sciatica, it's nearly impossible to provide an effective, highly medically proven treatment. Often times, pain killers or anti-inflammatory medications are given to mask the symptoms. Or, recommendations to rest or even perform certain exercises are given that can actually aggravate the condition, making the underlying problem far worse. Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME of the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, CA recognizes the vital importance of correctly diagnosing the cause of sciatica before prescribing treatment. Once the cause of pain is correctly identified, only then can an effective treatment protocol be recommended. If you suffer from sciatica and haven't been told what's causing it or how to treat it properly, contact Dr. Bell's office today.
Chiropractic Doctor Seattle
Dr. Jeremy Meadows
Spinal Relief Center USA
16701 Cleveland Street Suite C
Redmond,
WA
98052
Call: (888) 351-8612
If you are seeking an alternative to the shortcomings of traditional medicine, turn to Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC in Seattle to treat your disorders through the most innovative holistic care. His experienced and dedicated team at the Spine Relief Center, USA will treat you as a member of the family in easing your pain in a noninvasive way that has been proven to be effective in healing a broad number of ailments.
Acid Reflux Treatment Forsyth County, Georgia
Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties
Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties
2450 Atlanta Highway Sute 1601
Forsyth County, Cumming,
GA
30040
Call: 888.765.0580
If you are experiencing heartburn, acid regurgitation, chronic throat clearing, and/or hoarseness, there is a very good chance that you are suffering from Acid Reflux Disease. For safe and effective care that never turns to dangerous drug therapies in Forsyth County, Georgia, turn to the team of certified professionals at Natural Medicine and Chiropractic Specialties. Dr. Kyle and Angela Fogel have years of combined experience to accompany the most advanced, noninvasive chiropractic care units and nutritional therapies proven to ease the discomforts and irritability associated with Acid Reflux by treating the source of the disorder.
Chiropractor Back Pain Relief North Eastern San Diego
South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita,
CA
91902
Call: 619-342-1270
If you're tired of spending your days in agony due to ongoing back pain, then you should find an effective way to receive the back pain relief you need. Perhaps, you should consider the chiropractic care as a promising solution. Not only is it effective, but it is also safe and non-invasive, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of pain relief without the detrimental repercussions. At South Coast Spine Center in North Eastern San Diego, Dr. Bruce Bell, D.C., Q.M.E. is a board certified chiropractor who can provide you with top of the line non-surgical care that is sure to relieve your back with great success. |