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Doctors Cautiously Endorse Cerebrospinal-Fluid Pain Therapy

Injecting painkillers into the thin layer of fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord can be effective in relieving pain and restoring function, but there are many risks associated with the procedure, which should be used only as a last resort, specialists said.


The physicians, who spoke at a meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, criticized the freewheeling use of pain medications and technologies, which include implantable, programmable pumps and catheters to deliver the drugs.

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Only Exercise Found to Prevent Low-Back Problems

Exercise in workplace and community environments is excellent in halting low-back problems, while a variety of other popular interventions have little if any beneficial effect, according to a recent review of a number of high-scientific-quality clinical trials. (Read more)

 

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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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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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. (Read more)

 

The Cause of Chronic Tension Headaches

Poor posture is at the root of chronic tension headaches. An article written by holistic care author Doug Fogel explains how having a tight neck, shoulders, and upper back contribute to chronic tension headaches. He says the tension is caused by poor posture and/or accident-related trauma. Conventional treatments like pain medication have little effect on long term relief. The only way to relieve symptoms is to treat the cause of the tension and address instances of poor posture.

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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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Alternative to Back Surgery Pt. Pleasant, New Jersey

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North East Spine and Sports Medicine

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Herniated Disk Fairfield County, CT

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Scoliosis Glen Cove, New York

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When you suffer from scoliosis,it's hard to tell when the pain will end. The pain of scoliosis is excruciating and will often grow as time goes by. At Northeast Spine & Rehab near Glen Cove, New York Dr. Stephen Lembo offers treatment for scoliosis. Dr. Lembo is a board certifed chiropractor who offers a nonsurgical alternative to surgery and medication using the DRX9000 spinal decompression techology. Dr. Lembo at Northeast Spine & Rehab administers non-surgical spinal decompression treatment that has offered many patients a pain free life.

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DRX 9000 Spinal Decompression New Jersey

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Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

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With the help of the revolutionary DRX9000C technology you get your active life again by eliminating and reducing back pain and disability. You can wave your back pain goodbye forever with this non- surgical treatment which combines technology and science. Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC of New Jersey specializes in using DRX9000C in his non surgical methods.

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Spinal Decompression Manhattan, NYC

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Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management

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Are you continuously searching for ways to stop the excruciating pain in your back? Serious back pain can mean surgery and no one wants to go under the knife if they can avoid it. Spinal Decompression is a newer technology that helps patients recover from back pain without surgical intervention. In Manhattan, NYC, Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management led by Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D. makes this service available so that peolpe like you can end the pain once and for all.

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Herniated Disc Treatment Porter County, Indiana

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SpinalAid in Indiana

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Sciatica Rockledge County, Florida

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Chiropractic Life Center

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Back Pain Treatment Huntington, New York

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Huntington Medical and Rehabilitation

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Sciatica St. Paul, Minnesota

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Back Pain Treatment Madera County, California

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Fresno Spinal Relief

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Physical Therapy Upper East Side Manhattan, NYC

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Spinal Decompression Winter Park, Seminole County

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Roffler Spinal Aid of Winter Park, FL

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Eric Mintz
Relief from Back Pain with Spinal Disc Decompression Metro Detroit, Michigan

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Detroit Institute for Spinal Care

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Dr. Lenny Roberts DC
Back Pain Treatment Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic

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8151 Ridge Avenue
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Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care
Back Pain Treatment with Spinal Decompression Novi, Michigan

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Ann Arbor Institute for Spinal Care

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5740 Plymouth Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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