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  12. – Lumbar Pain
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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 about Stem Cells Can Aid Spinal Disc Repair)

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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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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John Kostidis D.C. Porter County, Indiana

Dr John Kostidis, DCDr John Kostidis, DC SpinalAid in Indiana
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Call 1-219-465-1140

Need a chiropractor? Dr. John Kostidis, DC is a skilled and experienced chiropractor in Porter County. Based in Valparaiso, he specializes in back pain, headaches, neck pain, hip/arm/leg pain, sports injuries, auto accidents and any chronic pain. Dr. Kostidis is a Palmer graduate with twenty years experience in the field. He has been a recipient of the Indiana State Chiropractic Association's President's Award.


Neck Pain Treatment Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dr. Lenny Roberts DCDr. Lenny Roberts DC Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128
Call 888-653-1365

If you are suffering from agonizing neck pain Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the place for you. You don't have to let neck pain lead to a life of restriction and discomfort. Dr. Lenny Roberts and his team Roberts Family Chiropractic have the Chiropractic resources and remedies to help you get rid of the pain.



Degenerative Disc Disease Uptown Manhattan, New York City

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D. Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan, NY 10176
Call (888) 898-7795

There are few things as disruptive in our lives as pain. Back pain in particular has the capacity to cripple us, to reduce our lives to a few essential activities, and, in short, take away many of the things that make life fun and worth living. In many cases, as we get older, the discs in our backs lose their ability to cushion the vertebrae, perhaps even leading to ruptures and severe pain. This is often referred to as Degenerative Disc Disease. In New York City, Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D., stops back pain with non-surgical methods at his pain management center serving Uptown Manhattan.



Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc Treatment Indianapolis, IN

Dr. John Kostidis, DCDr. John Kostidis, DC SpinalAid in Valparaiso, Indiana
4004 N. Campbell St.
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Call 1-219-465-1140

If you are suffering from a herniated disc or a bulging disc and you are looking for somewhere for treatment in the Indianapolis, IN area, then you need to call Dr. John Kostidis, DC to assist you.



Manhattan Metabolic Weight Loss

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery 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.


Pinched Nerve New Jersey

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663
Call 888-283-6198

The pain of a pinched nerve is like nothing else. Often described as a burning, stabbing pain, it can completely debilitate you, leaving you desperate for a way to stop it from taking over your life. In many cases, problems with a pinched nerve in the back or neck are a result of a failure or malfunction of the spinal discs and can be effectively treated using non-surgical methods. Peter Ferraro, DC, a chiropractic back doctor in New Jersey, offers comprehensive pain treatment so that his patients can return to the lives they once enjoyed.


Spinal Decompression Middlesex County, NJ

Dr. Ronald SpiaggiaDr. Ronald Spiaggia Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069
Call 888-216-4182

Millions of Americans needlessly suffer from back problems on a daily basis. Spinal Decompression technology has helped many to overcome debilitating back pain. At Performance Rehabilitation and Sports' Therapy, which is conveniently located near Middlesex County, NJ, they offer spinal decompression therapy. Spinal Decompression is a non-surgical procedure that works through a cycle of distraction and relaxation phases by properly positioning negative pressure causing a vacuum effect on the disc. During the actual procedure, the negative pressure is created within the disc of the spine. Due to the negative pressure, the protruded disc can be pulled back within the normal confinement of the original disc allowing proper healing to occur.



Lumbar Decompression, St. Paul Minnesota

 Spinal Decompression of Minnesota, Specific Family Chiropractic, LLC Spinal Decompression of Minnesota, Specific Family Chiropractic, LLC Spinal Decompression of Minnesota
2785 White Bear Ave. Suite 108
Maplewood, Minnesota 55109
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Back pain can become a very debilitating ailment. Without proper treatment, it has the potential to limit your level of activity and weigh down on your life. Lumbar decompression is an innovative way to bring you lasting relief. Dr. Jeffrey Lavell, DC of Spinal Decompression of Minnesota offers this form of therapy as a way to alleviate chronic back pain. He works closely with his patients to help restore their health, by strengthening and stretching the lumbar region of the spine.


Osteoporosis Treatment Upper East Side Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Darren Pollack, DCDr. Darren Pollack, DC Dasha Wellness Chiropractic PC
115 East 57th Street Suite 520
New York, NY 10022
Call 888-366-5209

As age progresses, osteoporosis can cause severe pain in the back and joints making the completion of simple everyday tasks almost impossible. If you are suffering from osteoporosis and are in need of treatment, Dr. Darren Pollack DC of Dasha Wellness has just the treatment you have been looking for. Due to the nature of the difference of each patient%u2019s illness, he customizes and tailors each patient%u2019s treatment plan based on each on their individual needs. If you are in need of Osteoporosis treatment and are living on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, NYC contacts Dasha Wellness today.


Lower back Pain Hoboken, New Jersey

 Hoboken Integrated Healthcare Hoboken Integrated Healthcare Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
91 Washington Street
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030
Call 1-888-533-1061

Is lower back pain making you dread everyday things like walking the dog, or tying your shoes? Are you stuck in the search to find a lasting solution? Stop relying on over-the-counter drugs that barely mask the pain. Whether your pain is caused by sciatica, a recent injury, or a herniated disc, at Hoboken Integrated Healthcare, Dr. Joseph Canova, D.C. knows that there's a better way to treat it. With the best non-surgical techniques from the past and present at his disposal he has helped countless people in the Hoboken, New Jersey community break free from chronic pain. If you're searching for comprehensive pain treatment and recovery services, contact Hoboken Integrated Healthcare today.


Back Pain Thunder Bay, Ontario

Dr. Michael Pustina DCDr. Michael Pustina DC Spinal Health and Rehabilitation Center of Canada
1091 Dawson Rd.
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 1K8
Call 888-342-1697

Back pain can grow to envelope all aspects of life and turn simple-to-do activities into dreadful tiresome tasks. Sufferers need not suffer any more. Due to advancements in chiropractic treatment, back pain has been becoming history for many who suffer from it. Michael Pustina DC of Spinal Health and Rehabilitation Center of Canada in Thunder Bay, Ontario has been assisting people in dealing with their back pain using state of the art machines.


Back Pain Tacoma WA

Dr. Jeremy MeadowsDr. Jeremy Meadows Spinal Relief Center USA
13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland, Washington 98034
Call (888) 351-8612

Is back pain disrupting your life? Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC and Spinal Relief Center USA in the Tacoma, WA area can offer you the treatment you need to get back to your normal routine with advanced treatments like the DRX9000.


Herniated Disc and Bulging Disc Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dr. Lenny Roberts DCDr. Lenny Roberts DC Roberts Family & Sports Chiropractic
8151 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128
Call 888-653-1365

Suffer from a herniated disc or bulging disc? Have you tried over-the-counter drugs or even surgery, but still feel unbearable pain. Do not give up hope. Dr. Lenny Roberts DC of Roberts Family and Sports Chiropractic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an experienced doctor who utilizes the latest in chiropractic techniques to bring relief for herniated and bulging discs.


Scoliosis Dix Hills, New York

Dr. Stephen Lembo, DCDr. Stephen Lembo, DC North East Spine & Rehab
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown, New York 11784
Call 888-266-9201

Are you suffering from pain and discomfort because of scoliosis? Scoliosis is a degenerative condition that can cause quality-of-life degrading effects if left untreated. Many people choose to forgo treatment because the prevalent option is potentially risky surgery. If you're struggling to find safe and effective Scoliosis treatment in the Dix Hills, New York area, North East Spine & Rehab can help. There they offer non-surgical spinal decompression treatment designed heal and strengthen your spine and get you back to the things you love.



Pinched Nerve Lakewood, New Jersey

Dr. Robert Lambrou, D.C.Dr. Robert Lambrou, D.C. North East Spine and Sports Medicine
2080 West County Line Rd.
Jackson, New Jersey 08527
Call 888-575-1316

Severe or chronic pain? You may have a pinched nerve. A pinched nerve is a general term that describes an injury to a nerve or group of nerves. The damage may include compression, constriction or stretching. Nerves that pass near or through bones or other rigid tissues are most susceptible to pinching. Pinched nerves result in numbness, pain, burning and tingling sensations radiating out from the affected area. At North East Spine and Sports Medicine in the Lakewood, New Jersey area, you will find a staff of experienced, professionals that is ready to help you.


Bulging Disc Passaic County, New Jersey

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663
Call 888-283-6198

If you are one of the millions of Americans that suffer from a Bulging Disc, chiropractic care may be the solution that can ease your pain while increasing your functionality. However, it is vital that you turn to a professional with years of experience in safely and effectively healing the spinal area due to the intricate nature of the spinal system. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC and his certified team of experts near Passaic County, New Jersey have dedicated their lives to helping patients heal the source of their Bulging Disc in a noninvasive and natural way.


Spinal Decompression Shrewsbury, Monmouth County

Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C.Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C. North East Spine and Sports Medicine
1104 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
Call 888-516-6356

Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou D.C. near Shrewsbury, Monmouth County believes that the human body is very capable of healing itself without the help of medication but sometimes, it just needs a push in the right direction. That's why she treats the chronic pain of herniated or bulging disc with the help of the latest technology of Spinal Decompression.



Spinal Decompression Therapy Uptown Manhattan, New York City

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D. Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
Manhattan, NY 10176
Call (888) 898-7795

It is not surprising that people who suffer from neck pain and back pain look for spinal decompression therapy to treat their conditions. Spinal Decompression Therapy as a non-invasive procedure that's become very popular, since it's been clinically proven to help with back and neck pain. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D. is a renowned spinal decompression expert and physical therapist near Uptown Manhattan, New York City with the technology and knowledge needed to help stop the pain.



Herniated Disc Islip, Long Island, New York

Dr. Stephen Lembo, DCDr. Stephen Lembo, DC North East Spine & Rehab
363 Route 111, St 107
Smithtown, NY 11787
Call 888-266-9201

When you've been hit with a herniated disc, enduring a sharp sensation of pain is only half the battle. The other half is attempting to perform work duties, do household chores, and even sit, walk, or stand normally. Overall, pain from a herniated disc can make your every day a fight to the finish. In order to finally win your fight against your condition, it is urgent that you receive the proper care and attention. Located in Long Island, Dr. Stephen Lembo DC is just the candidate to deliver that to you at North East Spine and Rehab near Islip, New York. Their expertise and access to fine, world-class technology really makes his practice the place to turn to for considerable pain relief.


Carpal Tunnel Syndrome NYC

 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 way to treat your carpal tunnel syndrome in NYC? Dr. Trahan O.M.D., L.Ac. runs the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine in NYC, and has helped many patients that suffered with carpal tunnel syndrome.