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Hip Fracture

1 in 4 people will ultimately die from complications caused by a hip fracture. Each year in the United States, there are 350,000 hip fractures.

90% of hip fractures occur due to direct impact against the hip joint, usually as a result of a fall. Elderly people are at a greater risk of hoi fracture because of the weakening of their bones due to osteoporosis.

A vascular necrosis is another cause of degeneration of the hip joint. Sometimes a fracture or dislocation will cause damage to blood vessels. In this condition, the femoral head or the ball portion loses a part of its blood supply and actually dies. This leads to a collapse of the femoral head and degeneration of the joint.

Precautions for the elderly to take to avoid falls that may result in hip fractures are; a healthy diet that will help strengthen bones including calcium and vitamin D; A regular exercise program; A safe living area and a regular eye test to help avoid hazardous objects.

Spinal Disc Decompression Therapy Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City, NY 10014
Call (888) 435-7155

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab offers Spinal Disc Decompression Therapy for spinal problems in Manhattan, New York City, NYC and NY. At New York Integrative patients can receive state-of-the-art treatments, combined with advanced spinal correction, exercise, and lifestyle advice. Chiropractors use techniques that are non-surgical and non-invasive to ensure long-term results for clients.

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Arthroscopy Fishkill and Rockland, NY

Dr Gregory Chiaramonte

Dr Gregory Chiaramonte

University Orthopedics, PC - Fishkill
200 Westage Business Center, Ste 115
Fishkill, NY 12524
Call (888) 879-3471

Want to undergo arthroscopy? Let Dr. Gregory Chiaramonte be your orthopedic surgeon of choice in Fishkill, New York for Duchess County and Rockland County. With over 30 years experience, he brings unmatched skill and experience to the job and can give you the treatment you need. Dr. Chiaramonte is affiliated to University Orthopedics.

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Nutrition Therapy Manhattan

 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine
54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
NYC, NY 10010
Call (888)-530-0611

Are you looking for a holistic and integrative approach to nutrition therapy that involves natural solutions rather than synthetic medicines? In Manhattan, New York, The Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine headed by Dr. Trahan is able to provide you with just that.

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Plasma Disc Decompression Sarasota, Florida

 Sarasota Florida

Sarasota Florida

Empowered Doctor

Sarasota, Florida
Call (888) 254-3088

Plasma Disc Decompression Sarasota County, FL

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Body Contouring Great Neck

Dr. Neil Goodman, MD

Dr. Neil Goodman, MD

LiteTouch Medical, PC
7 West 51st Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10019
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A body contouring procedure can help give you the body you've been hoping for. Just a short ride from Great Neck, in Manhattan, Dr. Neil Goodman, MD at LiteTouch Medical, PC offer body contouring procedures to help his clients look and feel their best.

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Austin Back Pain

 Austin Chiropractic Center

Austin Chiropractic Center

Austin Chiropractic Center
6800 West Gate Blvd, Ste 117
Austin, TX 78745
Call 512-371-6936

Back pain can really take away your tolerance towards life's everyday pressures. It can make your work life much more stressful, your home life anything but relaxing, and your ability to get to and from place to place nearly out of the question. But, with the right chiropractic care, you can fully repair your troubled back and reclaim the life you lost to your condition. At Austin Chiropractic Center in Austin, Texas, Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, DC is a committed chiropractor who has just the skillful touch you need to ease your pain and get you back in optimal condition.

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Slipped Disc Bergen County, NJ

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

At Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation, in Bergen County, NJ, Dr. David Podell, DC offers various treatments for patients with acute and chronic back problems, including those caused by a slipped disc.

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Sciatica Treatment Westchester

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605
Call 914-908-5562

The sooner you get the treatment you need for sciatica the better. Dr. Jonathan Donath in Westchester, uses non-surgical spinal decompression as a treatment for his patients, which can relieve nerve compression, often associated with sciatica.

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Chiropractic Bergen County, NJ

 MedWell, L.L.C.

MedWell, L.L.C.

MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
33 Central Ave
Midland Park, NJ 07432
Call (888) 820-2250

Why suffer from chronic back pain any longer? The staff at MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy Center in Midland Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, are committed to providing quick pain relief to all of their patients in NJ. They know how debilitating back pain can be, and do not want you to suffer any longer. MedWell, L.L.C. takes a multi-disciplinary approach to treating back pain. They integrate chiropractic with physical therapy to achieve optimal results.

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Back Pain Treatment Naples, Florida

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Dr. Matt Bergtold

Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center
689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D
Naples, FL 34102
Call (888) 245-3215

Back pain treatment requires an experienced doctor and a great staff. If you are looking for a quality place in Naples, Florida, Dr. Matthew R. Bergtold, DC of the Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center would like to help you feel your best. Back pain can be a very complicated problem and if it goes untreated you may be doing yourself serious harm. Find out more about the many ways Dr. Bergtold can help you.

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Sports Medicine Doctor Manhattan

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Living Well Medical
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC, New York 10012
Call (888) 435-7155

If you've been hurt in an accident or suffer from a sports injury, the professionals at Living Well Medical in Manhattan, NYC can help you resume activities. The physicians at Living Well understand the specific concerns of sports patients and their desire to get back in the game. Living Well therapists take a holistic approach to sports medicine and physical therapy, combining psychiatry with osteopathic medicine, and treating the patient as an individual.

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Laser Spinal Surgery Houston, Texas

 US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.

US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-834-5028

It can feel like there is no escape when the terrible pain in your back has turned all the little pleasures in life into nightmares. You%u2019ve thought about surgery, but the possible complications make you nervous. Laser spinal surgery at US Imaging, Inc. in Houston, Texas is the answer.

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Neck Pain Orlando, FL

Dr. Matt Mountain

Dr. Matt Mountain

MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando
132 Benmore Drive
Winter Park, FL 32792
Call 888-232-8152

Are you suffering from neck pain? Have you tried other treatments like traditional chiropractic, massage therapy or pain medication? Many people suffering from severe or chronic neck pain find traditional treatments excruciatingly painful. Manipulation Under Anesthesia is a treatment option that allows you to relieve and correct your condition without exposing you to unnecessary pain in the process. The MUA Pain Management Center of Orlando serves the people of Orlando and surrounding areas who are suffering from debilitating neck pain conditions.

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Spinal Decompression Clinic in Tempe

 Arizona Back Institute

Arizona Back Institute

Arizona Back Institute
8575 E. Princess Drive Suite 215
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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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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Spinal Decompression Massapequa, New York

Dr. Scott Siegel

Dr. Scott Siegel

Dr. Scott Siegel, DC
1350 Hicksville Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
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Your back has been screaming with pain for a while now, and nothing that doctors have done has offered any real hope. Surgery is a particularly appealing option and the prospect of taking pain medication for the rest of your life to numb the pain is out of the question. What can you do? In Massapequa, New York, Dr. Scott Siegel, DC can offer a non-surgical solution called spinal decompression to fix your back.

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Relief from Back Pain Chesterfield, Virginia

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond, Virginia 23229
Call 888-804-5326

The medical community today formally recognizes the need for newer methods in relieving the most common issue affecting today's Americans: back pain. Medical professionals have turned to chiropractic care as a valuable and respectable resource, accepting a chiropractic diagnosis and treatment as the first line of treatment for functional disorders of the entire musculoskeletal system. If you're suffering from back pain and live in the Chesterfield, Virginia area, seek relief with Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC, a licensed and practicing chiropractor at the Spinal Correction Center of Richmond.

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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.

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Integrative Medicine Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Living Well Medical
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC, New York 10012
Call (888) 435-7155

The talented therapists at Living Well Medical offer minimally invasive treatments for musculoskeletal ailments. They combine the practices of Physiatry, or physical medicine and rehabilitation, with chiropractic medicine. This holistic approach to medicine focuses on treating the patient as a whole, not just treating their symptoms. The goal at Living Well Medical is to help the patient resume their daily activities as soon as possible.

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Partial Knee Replacement

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Many patients fear the pain and recovery time associated with total knee joint replacement. For some, there is now the option of partial knee replacement, with quicker recovery time and less pain. Lawrence Hospital Center specializes in hip and knee replacement at their offices near Westchester.

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Nerve Pain and Numbness in Passaic County, New Jersey

Dr. Anthony Fava, DC

Dr. Anthony Fava, DC

Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness
392 Totowa Rd.
Totowa, New Jersey 07512
Call 888-245-5617

Has numbness and tingling in your fingers made typing difficult? Do you feel pain shooting up your arm to your shoulder? If so, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Anthony Fava, DC and The Advanced Center for Injury and Wellness Care offer a solution to patients seeking relief from nerve pain and numbness in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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