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Specific Strength Training  Relieves Chronic Neck Pain Story

Specific Strength Training Relieves Chronic Neck Pain

Neck pain has become increasingly prevalent over the past two decades and is now second only to back pain, the most common musculoskeletal disorder and most common cause of disability in working Americans. Women are more likely to suffer from neck pain than are men, especially those who engage in repetitive tasks such as working at a computer keyboard. Previous studies have not proven whether or not exercise alone can treat neck pain. . However, a recent study in Arthritis Care and Research found that specific strength training exercises led to significant prolonged relief of neck muscle pain while general fitness training resulted in only minor pain reduction. (Read more about Specific Strength Training Relieves Chronic Neck Pain)

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8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy Story

8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy

Exercise may not halt the aging process, but mounting evidence suggests people who stay active can slow its effects. The latest issue of Mayo Clinic Women's Healthsource offers 8 benefits to regular exercise.

It Provides Energy: Feeling tired and lethargic is largely a result of being inactive. Endurance exercises like walking, swimming, jogging, biking, and rowing improves stamina and energy. Even after a few weeks in a walking program, people have more energy for activities.

It Improves Mental Health: There's considerable evidence that regular physical activity can help reduce stress, manage mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety, improve sleep quality, boost mood, and enhance the overall feeling of well-being. (Read more about 8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy)

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Stay Active or Grow Old Story

Stay Active or Grow Old

People who are physically active in their free time may be biologically younger than those who live sedentary lifestyles, a recent British study suggests. Researchers looked at the physical activity levels, smoking habits and socioeconomic status of 2,400 white twins. DNA samples were collected from participants in order to examine length of telomeres-repeated sequences at the end of chromosomes in white blood cells - which serves as a possible marker of a person's biological age. Study participants had an average telomere loss of 21 nucleotides per year. But those who were more active in their leisure time had longer leukocyte telomeres than those who were less active. (Read more about Stay Active or Grow Old)

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For Longevity  Being Fit Is Paramount, Regardless of Weight Story

For Longevity Being Fit Is Paramount, Regardless of Weight

A study by researchers at the University of South Carolina has found that fitness may be more important to longevity, than body weight. People who are not at optimal weight but who are active have a lower mortality risk than those of normal weight but low fitness levels. The study was conducted by researchers who tracked 2,600 people ages 60 and older to determine how physical fitness and body fat affected their death rates over a 12 year period. During the study there were 450 deaths. The participants were assessed by a treadmill test, weight, and body mass index. The researchers found that those in the lowest fifth rank of fitness had a death rate of four times higher than participants ranked in the top fifth. The results indicate that being fit provides protection against mortality in men and women 60 and older, whether they're normal weight or overweight.. (Read more about For Longevity Being Fit Is Paramount, Regardless of Weight)

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Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There Story

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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Physiotherapy Shows Benefits Following Knee Replacement Surgery Story

Physiotherapy Shows Benefits Following Knee Replacement Surgery

According to a recent study published on bmj.com, physiotherapy can improve the daily lives of osteoarthritis patients who have undergone knee replacement surgery. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of disability found in oler people, so total knee replacement surgery is a routinely performed procedure. Since some patients continue to experience problems with everyday tasks shortly after surgery, researchers reviewed data to determine if short term physiotherapy is an effective solution. (Read more about Physiotherapy Shows Benefits Following Knee Replacement Surgery)

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Want to Be Healthy? Then Work Up a Sweat Story

Want to Be Healthy? Then Work Up a Sweat

Health experts claim that the latest recommendation from the World Health Organization can be misleading. The current guidelines say that 30 minutes of gentle exercise each day is enough to sustain a minimal level of fitness. However, the American College of Sports Medicine claims that in order to remain healthy, people need to do 30 minutes of moderate exercise five days a week or 20 minutes of vigorous exercise three days a week. (Read more about Want to Be Healthy? Then Work Up a Sweat)

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Power Plate Technology Can Aid Physical Therapy Story

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. (Read more about Power Plate Technology Can Aid Physical Therapy)

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Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats Story

Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego report that experimental rats recovered from blood flow related paralysis after receiving grafts of human spinal stem cells.

When damage occurs due to loss of blood flow to the spine's neural cells, applying human neural stem cells directly to the spinal cord achieves recovery of motor function. In this specific type of paralysis, known as spinal cord ischemia, there is no mechanical damage to the spinal cord. The brain motor centers remain partially connected to the spinal cord but the loss of inhibitory neurons leads to the degeneration of muscle control in lower limbs. (Read more about Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats)

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Spinal Decompression for Lower Back Pain Story

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. (Read more about Spinal Decompression for Lower Back Pain)

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DRX 9000 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

Have you tried everything from pain killers to acupuncture in order to relieve your chronic back pain? If you haven't seen the results you'd like and surgery is not an option, the Chattanooga DTS Spinal Decompression System may hold the non-surgical solution you've been looking for. At MedWell, L.L.C. Pain Relief and Physical Therapy Center in Midland Park, Bergen County, New Jersey offers a full range of services using the Chattanooga DTS.

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Spinal Decompression White Plains, Westchester

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

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

Back pain in White Plains, Westchester County. You know all too well how it affects your health, ability to perform at home and work, and ultimately, your life and happiness. At Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in White Plains 10605, New York Dr. Jonathan Donath offers spinal decompression treatment...

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Chiropractic Services San Diego

Dr. Southern California Spine Center

Dr. Southern California Spine Center

Southern California Spine Center
9095 Rio San Diego Dr. Suite 155
San Diego, CA 92108
Call (888) 803-8703

Finding good chiropractic services can be a real hassle sometimes because you never know who will deliver on the promise of pain relief. Dr. Michael Mountain at the Southern California Spine Center in San Diego takes your care seriously and wants to be there for you.

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Shoulder Pain Westchester, NY

Dr. Daniel Zelazny

Dr. Daniel Zelazny

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste. 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

Hurt your shoulder at work or at home? Dont let your shoulder pain come in the way of your daily routine. Get treated for it by a specialist who knows what its all about. Board Certified Dr. Daniel Zelazny specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma and is based in Westchester, NY when it comes to orthopedic problems you can expect his skill and experience to make the difference.

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Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery Westchester, NY

Dr. Howard Luks

Dr. Howard Luks

University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

It is very frustrating when you have explored options to fix your chronic knee pain, just to find out that they are all out of your reach. Now, there's a solution. Dr. Howard J. Luks, M.D. of University Orthopaedics, P.C. in Westchester, NY, utilizes the latest in cutting-edge technology that can provide the safe and effective procedure that you need. Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery is an option that you should seriously consider.

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Bunions Doctor Manhattan, NYC

Dr. George N. Pace

Dr. George N. Pace

Manhattan Footcare, PC
52 Duane Street
New York, NY 10001
Call (888) 567-6446

Bothered by bunions? Get them treated by Board Certified Dr. George Pace in Manhattan. He has wide experience and training in sports medicine and related injuries. His practice at Manhattan Footcare offers state-of-the-art foot surgery facilities.

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Back Pain Rye Brook, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

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

Stop living with back pain! In Rye Brook, Westchester, NY you have a chiropractor that can help relieve your back pain, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC. At the Westchester Spinal decompression, he has helped many people deal with their back pain.

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Spinal Stenosis Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

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

Whether you%u2019re suffering from back pain, numbness in different parts of the body, Spinal Stenosis, sciatica, a herniated disc or whatever else it could be nice to be treated as a person and not just a patient with a list of symptoms. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC agrees with you and at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center, he will evaluate and examine your conditions as a whole person and not just a clipboard full of complaints..

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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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Back Pain Scarsdale, Westchester NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

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

Don't let Back Pain disrupt your daily routine and keep you from enjoying your life. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, based in Scarsdale, Westchester, NY, uses state-of-the-art techniques to help relieve his patients of back pain at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center.

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Chiropractor Bergen County, New Jersey

Dr. David Podell, DC

Dr. David Podell, DC

Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, NJ 07020
Call (888) 319-4510

Back pain is a common problem. Did you know that four out of five people in the United States will experience lower back pain at least once during their lives? Lower back pain is so common; it's one of the main reasons why people miss work. If your back and neck pain is severe, and massage, exercise and medication is little help, you should make an appointment with a Chiropractor like Dr. David Podell at the Waterfront Institute in Bergen County, NJ.

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Herniated Disc Westchester

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

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

Is a herniated disc not allowing you to lead an active life? Get the appropriate treatment for your herniated disc and be relieved of your back pain. At the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center they can offer you effective chiropractic and spinal decompression care.

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Back Pain Greenburgh, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

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

Over eighty percent of Americans will experience a spinal disorder at some point in their lives. Although less than 10% of these disorders will become chronic, it is crucial that you turn to a professional with superior education and a growing reputation for excellence. In Greenburgh, Westchester, NY, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC is an expert in treating a wide range of spinal disorders to ease Back Pain while increasing his patient%u2019s range of functionality. He operates alongside a friendly team of experts at the impressive Westchester Spinal Decompression Center, where you will be treated like a member of the family every step of the way throughout your treatment.

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Low Back Pain White Plains, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

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

The cause of low back pain can be difficult to diagnose, but it can still keep you from the activities you love and interrupt your daily life. Even if your pain is little more than a nuisance today, it can develop into a serious disorder tomorrow. Fortunately the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in White Plains, New York can give you a real solution. Dr. Jonathan Donath is an expert at treating problems of the lower spine. He will have you back in peak condition in no time.

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Spinal Stenosis Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

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

Don't let the effects of Spinal Stenosis impair your daily functions. Based in Westchester, NY, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, offers advanced treatment for his patients at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center.

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DRX9000 Westcheter

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

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

Is back pain stopping you from getting a good night's sleep? Dr. Philip Striano, DC in Westchester offers spinal decompression therapy with a new alternative to the DRX9000, DTS Spinal Decompression.

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Back and Side Pain White Plains, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

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

You've tried medication, expensive treatments, you've been to doctors all over the White Plains, New York area, but you've been unable to find relief for your back and side pain. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS is a Chiropractic Doctor trained in the Active Release Technique (ART) and as a Soft Tissue Management System Practitioner in addition to DTS Spinal Decompression. With his training and expertise, Dr. Donath ensures that patients do not have to live in pain.

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Back Pain Rye, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

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

If you are among the millions of Americans who suffer from Back Pain every year, regardless of the severity of your individual disorder, it is very important that you turn to a team of experienced professionals due to the complex nature of the spinal system and its importance in maintaining a healthy and balanced body. In Rye, Westchester, NY, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC and his entire staff at the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center have dedicated their lives to treat a wide range of needs in a safe, noninvasive, and effective manner. Their top priority is always the individual, so you will be sure to receive extraordinary personal care every step of the way throughout your treatment.

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Non Surgical Back Pain Treatment Spinal Decompression Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

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

If you are looking for an effective alternative to dangerous drug treatments and surgical procedures, Non Surgical Back Pain Treatment with advanced Spinal Decompression care may be the answer that you are looking for. In Westchester, NY, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC and his amiable staff at Westchester Spinal Decompression Center have a growing reputation for excellence in administering safe and effective care. An overwhelming majority of patients report pain assuagement and a broader range of functionality after being treated by Dr. Donath and his team of certified professionals.

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Back Pain Greenburgh, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

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

Over eighty percent of Americans will experience a spinal disorder at some point in their lives. Although less than 10% of these disorders will become chronic, it is crucial that you turn to a professional with superior education and a growing reputation for excellence. In Greenburgh, Westchester, NY, Dr. Jonathan Donath is an expert in treating a wide range of spinal disorders to ease Back Pain while increasing his patient's range of functionality. He operates alongside a friendly team of experts at the impressive Westchester Spinal Decompression Center, where you will be treated like a member of the family every step of the way throughout your treatment.

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