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.
Doctors at the Leiden Medial Center in the Netherlands conducted a study that included 283 people suffering from long-term back problems. Surprisingly, 95% of the patients reported that their condition improved whether or not they actually underwent surgery.
Another study at was conducted at Dartmouth Medical School. This study examined 303 patients who suffered from spinal degeneration. This condition allows a disc to slip out of alignment and press on nerves which in turn can cause pain, numbness and even immobility. 130 of the original group chose not to undergo surgery. Of this group 75% of the patients did not need surgery two years after the initiation of the study.
With difficult or intransient pain and movement problems, back surgery may be a necessary solution. Today new technologies are coming to the market that offers effective non-surgical alternatives to treating back and spine problems. These new techniques, such as spinal decompression, may be an workable alternative without the risks associated with surgery. Back surgery in some states, (e.g. Pennsylvania) is considered a relatively high risk procedure resulting in prohibitively expensive malpractice insurance. Other alternatives treatments that have proven to be effective in treating back pain and restoring movement functionality. Such treatments include chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture and massage. Time with gentle alternatives is often the right prescription to allow the body to find its own path to healing.
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Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC
Spinal Correction Center of Richmond
8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond,
Virginia
23229
Call 888-804-5326
If you suffer from Arthritis, there is good news and help is out there. If you are suffering from intense back pain caused by a herniated disc, pinched nerve, or arthritis and need to find a Chiropractor in Henrico County, Virginia make an appointment with Dr. Michael C. Mulvaney, DC of the Spine Rehabilitation Center. Dr. Mulvaney employs safe, non-surgical techniques to ease your back and neck pain. As an experienced chiropractor with years of training, Dr. Mulvaney and his staff offer comprehensive treatment for the most painful back conditions. Under his care, your health and safety is his top priority.
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Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
Call (888) 836-8057
Spinal pain will follow you throughout your life if not treated promptly. If you live in the Portland, OR area, look no further and contact Dr. Leif Choi, D.C. of HealthSource of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab today. Using only the latest and safest technology available on the market, Dr. Choi has helped many patients undo the damage of a bulging disc.
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Dr. Daniel Zelazny
University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste. 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Unbearable pain in your knee or ankle? You could be suffering from a torn cartilage or ligament. Undergo arthroscopic surgery/arthroscopy and find out the extent of damage to your knee or ankle. Board Certified Dr. Daniel Zelazny specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma and is based in Westchester. Get yourself treated by him as soon as possible and get back to your normal routine as soon as possible.
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Pamela Owens
At The Beach Chiropractic
6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach,
NC
28469
Call 888-890-0649
When hip pain strikes, it can make it challenging for you to move from place to place, Let alone perform your best at work as well as every other aspect of your life. Rather than letting hip pain persist to no end, you should consider a safe and unconventional way to treat it. At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center in Brunswick County, NC offers the services of Dr. Pamela Owens and her team. They provide a number of safe and effective alternatives to traditional medicine, which are designed to resolve pain without putting your health at risk.
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Dr. Anthony Fava, DC
Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness
392 Totowa Rd.
Totowa,
New Jersey
07512
Call 888-245-5617
The pain in your back can be much more severe than you think. The sharp pain may be caused by Spinal Stenosis. Residents of Passaic County, New Jersey should have Dr. Anthony Fava, DC and the staff at the Advanced Center for Injury and Wellness Care look at their condition. They give a thorough diagnosis and effective treatment to help keep the pain at bay with the best care available in the state.
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Dr. Adrian Marcus
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Call (888) 847-1821
Are you looking for a healthy and multidisciplinary way to increase your health? Do you want to help yourself under the care of professionals who offer a diverse approach to medicine? With integrative medicine at the Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C. in Fairfield, Connecticut, you can optimize your health with help from Dr. Adrian Marcus.
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US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-834-5028
When the pain in your back is driving you insane, keeping you from sleeping, making you hesitate to pick up your children or grandchildren, you know that surgery may be the best option. At US Imaging, Inc. in Houston, Texas, laser spine surgery can help you get back to the life you used to have.
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Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
New Jersey
07069
Call (888) 282-1203
Americans live extremely active and stressful lives. Massage therapy can help you cope with fatigue, stress, soreness, and pain. Dr. Spiaggia, DC of Somerset, NJ and the team at Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Center offer a number of message therapies.
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Progressive Medical Centers of America
Progressive Medical Centers of America
4646 North Shallowford Road
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call (888) 802-4131
Feel that your body is resistant to weight loss, and that you don't know which foods to consume and which ones to stay away from? Then you're in need of effective nutrition therapy that gives you the guidance you need to eat right and live a healthier lifestyle. The place to go for that is Progressive Medical Centers of America in Atlanta, Georgia, where you will be met by an expert who can give you a customized diet plan that helps you to better understand the type of nutrition that suits your individual needs.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York City,
NY
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
A good PT facility can be hard to come by in New York City. Especially a facility that is staffed with experienced and professional medical experts who will give you the individual attention and care you need. Dr. Steve Shoshany and his associates at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab are fully invested in the well-being of all of their patients and want to see them resume the healthy and happy lives they once led.
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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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Eric Mintz
Detroit Institute for Spinal Care
5600 W. Maple Road St, A110
West Bloomfield,
MI
48322
Call 888-871-3064
A very high percentage of Americans suffer from back pain each year. These Americans have to spend an enormous amount of money to help themselves - an estimated $45- $54 billion is spent on the treatment of low back pain per year. Therefore, it is no wonder it is hard for people to believe that there is treatment out there that works. Welcome to Spinal Decompression, a FDA-cleared technology that is noninvasive and does not involve surgery. Dr. Eric Mintz and his practice Detroit Institute for Spinal Care in West Bloomfield, MI, are ready to help the people who thought their back pain could not be treated successfully.
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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
Many types of serious back pain can be reduced through spinal decompression treatment at the right center of medicine. By heading in to the Southern California Spine Center in the center of California, you are working with professionals like Dr. Michael Mountain to rediscover life without the anguish of back pain.
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Dr. John Dettmer
SpinalAid of Indiana
106 North State Road 267
Avon,
IN
46123
Call 317-973-0254
Back Pain affects millions of American's lives, and is often unresponsive to traditional medicine's dependence on surgical procedures and drug therapies to heal the source of these disorders. This is why more and more individuals around the world have been turning to chiropractic care to ease their back pain safely and effectively. Dr. John Dettmer, DC is an expert in administering natural, noninvasive care, operating out of the SpinalAid Center of Indiana. This state-of-the-art facility in Indianapolis, IN, has a welcoming atmosphere designed to make each patient feel comfortable throughout your procedures.
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South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
Bonita,
CA
91902
Call 888-337-9408
When you're suffering from bulging or herniated discs or degenerative disc disease, you may have tried over the counter medications, prescription drugs, acupuncture, exercise or physical therapy. If those treatments have failed, then your doctor may have prescribed a series of steroid injections, or perhaps even spine surgery, with all the risks and dismal failure statistics that go along with them. However, Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME, Director of the South Coast Spine Center in San Diego, CA offers another option. His methods are non-surgical, non-invasive, natural and medically proven by top doctors from the Mayo Clinic, John Hopkins University, and Stanford University to relieve the pain by repairing and healing the damaged discs that can cause severe back and neck pain.
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Lawrence Hospital Center - Rehab Therapy
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 245-5611
The trained professionals who staff the Lymphedema Therapy department of Lawrence Hospital can help you to get back on the road to health and greater mobility. These physical therapist have undergone specialized training, and can offer the care and support you need.
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Dr. Kenneth Zaslav
Advanced Orthopedic Centers
7858 Shrader Road
Richmond,
VA
23294
Call (888) 566-9376
Is your shoulder injury the reason you are sitting out on the sidelines? Are you ready to get back in the action? Dr. Kenneth Zaslav, MD is a skilled and qualified shoulder surgeon. He works out of Advanced Orthopedic Centers in Richmond, Virginia, which boasts a reputation for excellence, state-of-the-art healthcare, and a long list of satisfied patients.
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Dr. Howard Goodman
Herniated Disc Center
15 Park Avenue (Btw 34-35th St)
NYC,
NY
10016
Call (888) 292-7798
Neck pain often stems from misalignment or problems of the spine and its surrounding muscles. Left untreated neck pain can progress into more severe conditions, such as herniated discs and osteoporosis. Spinal decompression treatment is an innovative solution to neck pain that has been proven as an effective alternative to surgery. It is painless and works by alleviating pressure and tension that builds up on spinal discs and nerves by drawing discs back into proper alignment.
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Acceletrim Weight Loss
Acceletrim Weight Loss
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Call 888-245-5530
Are you determined to loose weight? Are you tired of going up and down and feel like you crave certain foods that keep tripping you up? Scientists have long known that certain foods cause a temporary release of psychological stress and enhance the mood. It's because these foods have a certain metabolic process in the brain that releases endorphins and makes you feel happy. The happy, "feel good" state this puts you in is addictive. Imagine being able to loose weight without those awful cravings! When you pick Acceletrim to help you loose weight, you can.
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Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, D.C.
Valley Spinal Decompression Center
5363 Balboa Blvd. Suite 430
Encino,
CA
91316
Call (888) 870-2099
Lumbar pain gives you no rest. You can't sit, run, or play with your kids like you feel you should be able to anymore. For the Fernando, California area, Dr. Bruce Shannahoff, DC and the Valley Spinal Decompression Center at the West Valley Medical Center can offer the treatment you deserve.
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