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. (Read more about Waiting May Reduce Need for Back Surgery)
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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. (Read more about Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There)
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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." (Read more about Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems)
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Rapid Rise in "Complementary" Medical Services
Have you been to a practitioner besides your family physician? Whether chiropractic care, acupuncture, yoga or homeopathy, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has become increasingly common in the United States, and 72% of adults use some form of CAM therapies according to the US National Centers for Disease Control and US National Center for Health Statistics.
A recent cover story in The New York Times Magazine highlighted how chronic pain tends to be under treated because doctors worry about over prescribing medications, and being liable for malpractice or even criminal penalties. Many doctors fear entering the field of pain management at all. Many patients are also concerned about becoming dependant on medication or about the invasiveness and dangers of surgery and anesthesia. CAM therapies, which are able to treat pain and help manage diseases without medication or surgery, are rapidly growing services as people search out better, safer approaches.
So how effective are Complementary and Alternative Medicine therapies? (Read more about Rapid Rise in "Complementary" Medical Services)
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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. (Read more about Spine Force Machine for Herniated Discs)
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Heavy Hand Bags and Back Pain
So have you noticed a fashion trend lately?
No, we’re not talking about shoes or hair styles; the discussion is on accessories--specifically, hand bags.
They’re getting bigger and bigger.
Is that causing women to suffer more aches and pains?
When we’re talking fashion, usually we’re talking about high heels and how they’re bad for the feet and the posture; but this is a lot like the issue of backpacks--what you’re carrying in your dior could be putting too much strain on your back and spine.
Still, it’s not hard to find folks who are sore from all that schlepping.
“My shoulder hurts a lot at the end of the day,” says Rosa.
Celia adds, “All the time, right now my left shoulder is killing me, I think over stuffing the bags, you don’t know if you should bring two small ones or one large one and no matter how you work it you put to much in them.” (Read more about Heavy Hand Bags and Back Pain)
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Back Pain
There's a good chance you or someone you care about has suffered with back pain that lasts a long time.
Back pain is the second leading symptom seen by doctors in the United States.
Now, one might think a powerful group of pain medicines can help relieve the agony.
But it appears, their effectiveness, at least with back pain, might be overblown.
Chronic back pain--meaning, pain that lasts more than three months--is reported in 19 percent of working adults. That's one in five!
Thambal Yima will tell you first hand how debilitating it can be. She suffered five herniated discs, and two fractures a couple of years ago. “I went through all kinds of medical treatments. I was in so much pain to get up on the examination table I would scream.”
She came in in intractable pain, certainly, sounding like someone, if there was someone, who would benefit from opioid pain medicines…drugs in the morphine family.
These are drugs like fentanyl, percocet, oxycontin, and vicodin. They are powerful pain killers. But according to new research in the annals of internal medicine, the difference in pain relief between these medicines and placebo was not significantly different long term, believe it or not. (Read more about Back Pain)
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Health Wrap - Reports on Calcium, Lawn Moving Accidents, Herbs for lower back pain
A new review of medical literature in the highly regarded Cochrane Library surprisingly casts doubt on the value of supplements and calcium-fortified foods to build stronger bones in kids!
The review shows that supplementing the diet with calcium in healthy children has little benefit for bone health.
They say in the long run, bone mass didn’t improve much.
Pediatricians and parents are concerned with calcium intake because they want to ensure that boys and girls achieve peak bone strength in childhood, a time when kids build bone at an accelerated pace. (Read more about Health Wrap - Reports on Calcium, Lawn Moving Accidents, Herbs for lower back pain)
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CORE STRENGTHENING AND BACK PAIN
As a youngster, Angela Benvenuto had a diving accident which severely damaged her spine. Her vertebrae became compressed in several different places.
“I was writhing in pain for years and it was my chiropractor who suggested yoga would be helpful and when I went to yoga class, it was the first time I was without pain in many years and I became addicted.” (Read more about CORE STRENGTHENING AND BACK PAIN)
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BACK PAIN SURGERY
Joyce Hamrah regularly travels to Paris and Milan hunting down the latest fashions for her high-end clothing store. But, last year, excruciating back pain left Joyce completely incapacitated. Not only was she unable to fly, she could barely walk. “It’s like somebody sticking a knife in your back and then they start twisting it and then they start bringing it down one leg and then the other leg,” says Joyce. (Read more about BACK PAIN SURGERY)
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
Manhattan,
NY
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
Are you looking for a skilled and experienced chiropractor in Manhattan? Dr. Shoshany specializes in both spine and sports related injuries. He focuses on delivering highly effective chiropractic care to people of all ages. His practice at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab is dedicated to pain management, utilizing the most advanced chiropractic solutions available and creating individualized plans that cater to specific chiropractic needs.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
Are you looking for nagging pain relief for your neck? For significant and efficient neck pain treatment, contact Dr. Steven Shoshany D.C., C.C.E.P. in NYC New York. Dr. Shoshany feels strongly about giving the best treatment available, so he uses the most advanced technology whether he is giving an analysis or an actual treatment to his patients.
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call (888) 319-4510
If you've been suffering from back pain, an innovative solution called spinal decompression can help you. Dr. David Podell DC in NJ uses spinal decompression to effectively treat back pain and can make a difference in your life.
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Dr. Noam Sadovnik, D.C.
Dr. Sadovnik's Renewal Center
1085 Park Ave Suite 1E
NYC,
NY
10128
Call
If you're looking to improve the quality of your health using holistic methods turn to a team of friendly professionals in NYC. At Sadovnik's Renewal Center with Dr. Noam Sadovnik, DC, you will find a nutritionist who truly cares about each individual and will work with one on with you, while offering the most advanced treatments building a long term plan for maintaining better health.
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call (888) 319-4510
At the Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in Edgewater, NJ, Dr. David Podell, DC performs various procedures to treat back pain along with manipulation under anesthesia.
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Arizona Back Institute
Arizona Back Institute
8575 E. Princess Drive Suite 215
Scottsdale,
AZ
85255
Call (888) 812-6277
When you have to deal with chronic back pain, taking countless medications or just sitting back and taking it easy isn't a realistic way to go about handling your condition. Instead of doing nothing, you need to find effective treatment that actually works. Perhaps, spinal decompression at a great clinic could be the effective solution you really need. At the Arizona Back Institute in Tempe, the team there have the expertise and caring nature to make the decompression process go as smoothly and successfully as possible.
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Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
Call 888-804-5326
If your back hurts so much it affects your daily routine, it's time to make an appointment with a Chiropractor. Neck Pain and lower back pain are serious health issues that shouldn't be ignored. Back pain can affect your spine, shoulders, and back--and even trigger migraines. If your back pain is persistent and the pain feels like it's throbbing, seek professional help from Dr. Mulvaney. Dr. Mulvaney of the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond has a thriving chiropractic center in Henrico County, Virginia, where numerous patients of his underwent back-pain treatment without any surgery. Dr. Mulvaney and his staff can determine if you qualify for spinal decompression therapy, an effective way to treat back pain that is FDA-cleared and thoroughly tested to be effective.
Dr. Mulvaney offers extensive, state-of-the-art treatment options to alleviate even the most serious forms of back and neck pain.
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Dr. Matt Bergtold
Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center
689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples,
FL
34102
Call (888) 245-3215
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting millions of people in the United States. Located in Naples, Florida, Dr. Matt Bergtold, DC of Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center has extensive experience in various techniques to relieve pain. His techniques are time-tested and well-established and will make you feel comfortable and safe at Old Naples.
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Plasma Disc Decompression Sarasota County, FL
Backache/spinal pain can make you suffer from leading a normal life. Get it treated with Plasma Disc decompression. Dr. Grubbs of Sarasota, FL uses this minimally-invasive procedure that allows the patient to walk out of the clinic in about an hour.
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Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
Call (888) 282-1203
If arthritis is disrupting your normal routine think about going in for treatment with Dr. Ronald Spiaggia in Morristown, New Jersey area. He offers advanced spinal decompression therapy. Dr. Spiaggia has many years of experience treating arthritis and other orthopedic conditions.
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MedWell, L.L.C.
MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
33 Central Ave
Midland Park,
NJ
07432
Call (888) 820-2250
Is your knee pain preventing you from enjoying an active lifestyle? For those with knee or arthritis pain, even walking or performing a simple task may be uncomfortable. You might have had x-rays and MRI's, and tried medication. If you've tried multiple treatments with no results, you probably need a consultation with one of our physicians. MedWell LLC in Bergen County, New Jersey has expert Doctors who specialize in evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.
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Dr. Anthony Fava, DC
Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness
392 Totowa Rd.
Totowa,
New Jersey
07512
Call 888-245-5617
Traveling to different places just to get treatment for the various ailments that can affect your back because of normal, daily life and sporting activities is a pain in and of itself. Your days of wishing for a comprehensive spinal treatment plan under one roof are finally over. The Advanced Center for Injury and Wellness Care, primarily located in Totowa, New Jersey with a second office in Wayne, NJ offers care for everything from neck and back pain to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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ExtenTrac Certified Practices
ExtenTrac Certified Practices
227 Jackson Ave
Syosset,
NY
11791
Call 888-829-9895
Neck pain can be a source of great anxiety: the shooting pain spreads down to your shoulders, and to the back of your skull, and it seems as though something must be seriously wrong. Doctors usually have little to offer you 4your options are pain medication, for the rest of your life, or perhaps surgery. But surgery on your neck seems too risky, and so it seems there is nothing to be done. ExtenTrac Certified Practices of Dix Hills, New York offer you another option spinal decompression therapy.
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
7020
Call (888) 319-4510
Living with neck pain? Seek the right treatment with Dr. David Podell, DC in Bergen County,NJ. He offers advanced treatments including DRX9000 and a caring environment for all his patients.
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Dr. Roger W. Spencer, M.D.
MUA Center of Orlando
132 Benmore Drive
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Call 888-232-8152
Call (888)-281-4638 for Pain Management Results
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Dr. Matt Bergtold
Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center
689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples,
FL
34102
Call (888) 245-3215
Are you frustrated by the failure of traditional medicine? Have past surgeries and drugs failed to free you from the symptoms of your bodily ailments? If this is the case and you live in or around Naples, Florida, then relief starts with a simple phone call to Dr. Matthew R. Bergtold and his experienced staff at the Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center. Dr. Bergtold specializes in chiropractic care specializing in easing the pain of auto, work, and sports related injuries.
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Dr. Michael Peterson
Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic
6951 E. 71st Street
Tulsa,
OK
74133
Call 918-289-2002
Pain rips through your back everyday, shattering your overall health. You want to find relief, but you're understandably nervous about surgery or drugs. If you're near Tulsa, Oklahoma, you need to call Dr. Michael Peterson, D.C. at the Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic right away to find out more about spinal decompression.
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
Herniated Discs can vary in their level of pain and loss of functionality depending on many factors, including location, size, and severity. Turn to a doctor with the education and experience to treat a wide range of Herniated Disc problems at Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in White Plains, New York. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS, is an expert in the field of chiropractic care and natural healing and will work with you to build that treatment plan that best suits your individual needs.
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Dr. Anthony Fava, DC
Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness
392 Totowa Rd.
Totowa,
New Jersey
07512
Call 888-245-5617
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can interfere with your everyday life, but with the right treatment you can overcome it. Dr. Anthony Fava, DC, based at the Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness in Passaic County, New Jersey provides effective treatment for his patients out of his two clinics in Totowa and Wayne, NJ.
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Dr. Southern California Spine Center
Southern California Spine Center
9095 Rio San Diego Dr. Suite 155
San Diego,
CA
92108
Call 619-916-3296
Are you trying to find ways to stop the pain in your back from continuing in the San Diego area? Do you feel like the pain will never end? There is hope for long time sufferers, and it comes in the form of spinal decompression. Dr. Michael Mountain at Southern California Spine Center offers this therapy which is painless, non-invasive and non-surgical.
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