Ingesting Food Can Function As Pain Relief
It's common knowledge that people often eat food to feel better, but researchers have now found that eating chocolate or drinking water can blunt pain, reducing a rat's response to a hot stimulus. Researchers believe this natural form of pain relief may help animals in the wild avoid distraction while eating scarce food. However, in modern humans with abundant food available, the effect may contribute to overeating and obesity.
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Chronic-Pain Patients With Low Vitamin D Need More Narcotics
Among patients who need heavy-duty pain medication, those with low levels of vitamin D in their blood need nearly twice the dosage of narcotic drugs to manage their chronic pain, a recent study discovered.
On questionnaires, low vitamin D patients also reported a worse perception of their physical functioning and overall health than those with higher levels of the vitamin. Moreover, the research found that low vitamin D was associated with increased body mass index (a measure of overweight and obesity). Read more about Chronic-Pain Patients With Low Vitamin D Need More Narcotics
Ozone Injections Relieve Pain of Herniated Discs
A non-surgical, radiologically guided injection of oxygen and ozone into bulging or herniated discs results in just as much pain relief and restoration of function as back surgery but with fewer complications and shorter recovery time, two recent studies revealed.
The groundbreaking therapy involves injecting a gaseous mixture of oxygen and ozone into a damaged spinal disc, using an imaging machine to guide the needle. The ozone causes a slight shrinkage of the disc, which relieves internal disc pressure and lessens back pain considerably. Researchers at the Society of Interventional Radiology predict this therapy will become standard in the United States in the next few years. Read more about Ozone Injections Relieve Pain of Herniated Discs
Antidepressants Found Ineffective Against Back Pain
Antidepressants, commonly prescribed to relieve low back pain, don’t relieve it at all, according to a recent analysis of several studies.
The medications are routinely prescribed by almost a quarter of doctors who treat low back pain. But an overview of 10 published studies by the Cochrane Collaboration, a nonprofit group that appraises medical research, revealed that most of the studies found no more pain relief or improvement in function for patients taking antidepressants than for those taking placebos. Read more about Antidepressants Found Ineffective Against Back Pain
As Back-Pain Spending Rises, Results Worsen
Eight years have seen a huge increase in spending on back-pain problems in America. Ironically, however, the proportion of Americans suffering from spine problems has actually increased, too, according to a recent study.
The findings, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, showed that the public’s outlays on spine issues were almost $86 billion in 2005, which represents a jump of 65 percent from 1997, after taking account of inflation. At the same time, the fraction of citizens with debilitating back difficulties rose during the same period, even after adjusting for the increasing proportion of aged people. Read more about As Back-Pain Spending Rises, Results Worsen
MRI Excellent in Investigating Back Pain
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is becoming more and more useful to doctors in identifying the multiple possible causes of back pain, according to a recent evaluation of the technology from an orthopedic perspective.
The evaluation, which appears in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, observed that MRI is effective and even vital over a wide range of clinical disorders, and that, in years to come, technical developments will produce yet more orthopedic benefits.
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Long, Skinny Muscle Found Crucial to Healthy Spine
A pencil-thin, roughly 2-foot-long muscle running from the base to the top of the spine is composed of a novel "scaffolding" of fibers that strengthen and support the back, a recent research study has shown.
"The multifidus muscle was formerly thought to be relatively unimportant based on its fairly small size," said Richard L. Lieber, professor and vice chair of the University of California at San Diego's Department of Orthopedic Surgery and director of the National Center for Skeletal Muscle Rehabilitation Research. "Our research shows that it's actually the strongest muscle in the back because of its unique design. It's like a long, skinny pencil packed with millions of tiny fibers."
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Myths and Facts About Back Pain
While the common cold claims the most sick days among U.S. workers under age 45, lower back pain comes in a strong second, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition, it says, some 80 percent of adults are expected to experience lower back pain at some point in their lives.
Even though back pain is so prevalent, it's surrounded by a host of common misunderstandings. Among them, according to Kam Raiszadeh, an orthopedic surgeon who is medical director of the Advanced Spine Institute at Alvarado Hospital in San Diego, are:
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Tree Bark Found to Improve Osteoarthritis Symptoms
Osteoarthritis of the knee affects millions and is one of the five leading causes of disability among the elderly. A recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research reveals Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, improved physical function by 52 percent in cases of patients suffering from osteoarthritis. The condition develops due to the gradual loss of cartilage elasticity that leads to it hardening and beginning to crack. As a result, the cartilege is more prone to damage and erosion by use or injury and often leads to pain, swelling, a decrease in joint motion, stiffness, or the formation of bone spurs. Current treatments include regular exercise and pain relievers such as NSAIDS and COX-2 inhibitor pills to relieve pain and stiffness. In severe cases, cortisone shots can decrease inflammation in the joint and extreme cases include joint replacement operations. Read more about Tree Bark Found to Improve Osteoarthritis Symptoms
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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Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Call: 888-283-6198
If you suffer from chronic pain while running, walking, or even sitting, it can be difficult to bear. Although many chronic pain conditions can be treated with medicine or surgery, chiropractic medicine offers more non invasive solutions. For those seeking a chiropractic doctor near Passaic County, New Jersey, Dr.Peter Ferraro provides proven treatments that have been very successful in relieving many cases of chronic pain.
Hoboken Integrated Healthcare
Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
07030
Call: 1-888-533-1061
Have everyday activities like making up the bed or walking up a flight of stairs become a nightmare? Do you find yourself relying on over-the-counter pain killers just to get through the day? For many chronic sufferers, the quest to find lasting back pain treatment can seem impossible. With over 19 years of medical experience, Dr. Joseph Canova, DC, knows that there is a better way to treat back pain than drugs or surgery. With the best non-surgical back pain treatment techniques available, the people of Hoboken, New Jersey have the tools to get them back on their feet.
Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Call: 888-283-6198
Shooting pains that feel like fire are running up and down your legs. Your lower back is killing you. You might even lose the feeling occasionally. Nerve pain and numbness are symptoms that often come from a compressed nerve in the spine, and until recent advances in technology, a sentence of long term use of painkillers or back surgery that for many fails to get results was the norm. Dr. Ferraro is proud to serve the Passaic County, New Jersey region.
Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
Call: 888-871-3064
Arm Pain can not only be extremely painful, but also very limiting to your daily activities. If you have suffered an arm injury in a sports related injury or any other misfortune, it is vital that you turn to a team of experts with years of combined experience to accompany the most innovative and noninvasive technology available in the world. If you live in or around Watchung, New Jersey, look no further than Paul Abend, D.O., Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC and the staff of experts at the state-of-the-art Performance Rehabilitation. Their top priority is always the care of the individual, so they promise to be sensitive to your every need throughout your treatment and rehabilitation process.
Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Call: 888-283-6198
Your spine is the most important part of your skeleton. If you or a loved one has sustained any form of back pain or spinal injuries due to a car accident, chiropractic care can be of great benefit. Correct chiropractic practice has been proven to be effective at relieving pain and keeping your back healthy for the long term. If you are living in the Passaic County, New Jersey area and are in pain or have been injured, choosing a doctor is one of the most important decisions you can make. Effective back pain treatment for auto injuries is accessible, safe and reliable with Dr. Ferraro.
Hoboken Integrated Healthcare
Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
07030
Call: 1-888-533-1061
Pain in your lower back or legs can feel like the end of the world. You can't do any of the things you love without shooting, burning pain that doesn't leave you alone whether you sit, stand or lie down. Traditional medical diagnoses often prescribe pain killers or surgery, neither of which are attractive options. Pain killers only mask the problem and surgery, in addition to being invasive, is not as effective as you might think because many patients do not experience relief of symptoms. You need a better option. Hoboken Integrated Healthcare, led by Dr. Joseph Canova, is a multi-disciplinary team of chiropractors, physical therapists, and medical doctors that uses safer, non-surgical, non-invasive means to relieve back and leg pain from conditions like sciatica and herniated or bulging discs. You can depend on Hoboken Integrated if you need treatment.
Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Call: 888-283-6198
The shortcomings of traditional medicine have left many suffering from spinal disorders fearful of the potential problems of surgery and painkiller treatment and with good reason. Spinal surgery does always stop the pain and in fact, sometimes exacerbates it. If this sounds familiar, or you are simply looking for safe and effective natural care, Dr. peter Ferraro, DC is an expert in chiropractic healing and Spinal Decompression. He operates alongside a team of certified experts who will work with you every step of the way in order to ease the source of your disorder while increasing your functionality.
Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
Coming soon
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Living with chronic pain can be difficult, especially if it is low back pain. If you have tried different treatment methods with little to no success, there is still hope for you. Your quality of life doesn%u2019t have to be compromised. Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) is an effective treatment method for people suffering from severe spinal pain and other neuromuscular skeletal conditions who can%u2019t tolerate other manual techniques. Dr. Peter Ferraro DC, is a highly qualified, experienced MUA practitioner who has helped bring people in and around Morris County, New Jersey find much needed relief.
Pamela Owens
At The Beach Chiropractic
6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach,
NC
28469
Call: 910-575-2225
If you are looking for effective alternative medical care, consider the use of Acupuncture to ease your pain. In Brunswick County, NC, the professional to turn to for state of the art Acupuncture techniques is Dr. Pamela Owens. Dr. Owens operates out of the comfortable At the Beach Chiropractic Center and has years of experience in natural, non-surgical care.
Pamela Owens
At The Beach Chiropractic
6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach,
NC
28469
Call: 910-575-2225
If you're feeling imbalanced, both physically and spiritually, or suffering from severe menopause symptoms, it could be that your body is lacking the right amount of hormones. If you want to regain your body's sense of balance as well as ease those menopause symptoms, you should consider Bio Identical Hormone Treatment with Dr. Pamela Owens of At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center in Brunswick County, NC.
Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Call: (888) 898-7795
Are you suffering from chronic back pain? No need to endure sleepless nights anymore. Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D. can help you manage your pain. He has years of experience in physical medicine, pain management and physical therapy. He can design an individualized treatment plan that can give you relief from your pain.
Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
New Jersey
07069
Call: 888-897-4870
Looking to end low back pain? At Performance Rehabilitation in Central New Jersey, New Jersey Dr. Ronald Spiaggia uses the DRX9000 to treat back pain. Spinal decompression with the DRX9000 is a non-invasive, drug free alternative to surgery.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C.
32-44 31st Street
Astoria,
NY
11106
Call: (888) 292-7798
Para el dolor crónico de espalda, su respuesta es SpineForce. NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. en Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY le proporciona alivio a su dolor crónico con un cuidado quiropráctico especializado. NY Rehab ofrece en su práctica una estabilización central exclusiva y altos protocolos de revitalización para asegurar que los pacientes permanezcan saludables después del tratamiento.
Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call: (888) 319-4510
Are you suffering from a stiff herniated disc? If you live in or around Bergen County, New Jersey and don't know where to turn for help, Dr. David Podell, DC of the Waterfront Institute and his associates may be able to relieve your pain. Their office is equipped with cutting-edge technologies and an experienced medical staff that will work to get you feeling like yourself as fast as possible. Dr. Podell and his associates understand how living in pain can ruin even the most enjoyable moments of your life.
Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Medical Integrative & Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York,
NY
10012
Call: (888) 435-7155
Are you living with neck pain? Can you not do the activities you used to complete so easily in the past? Neck pain can result from too much physical strain or some other cause. There is always the pain however. People that suffer from neck pain should consider Dr. Steven Shoshany at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in Manhattan. He is a very innovative pain management specialist who can help you get through your neck pain.
Dr. Louis Miller
Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
Florida
33463
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Are you finding yourself living with too much pain and muscle stiffness that you don't know what to do? Do you feel at the end of the road? If so, don't despair because there is help in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County. Dr. Miller and Associates can offer you Manipulation under Anesthesia or MUA, a type of back pain treatment that has helped many of Dr. Miller's patients, so it can help you.
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 Back Pain at some point in their lives. Although less than ten percent of this pain will become chronic, it is very important that you seek help for a reputed professional due to the intricate nature of the spinal system. If you live in or around Westchester, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC has years of professional experience in administering safe and effective nature care at their state of the art medical facility, Westchester Spinal Decompression Center. Both Dr. Donath and his team of experts will work with you every step of the way to ease your pain while increasing your functionality.
Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Medical Integrative & Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York,
NY
10012
Call: (888) 435-7155
Shoulder pain can interfere with your work and keep you from playing with your kids. Dr. Steven Shoshany at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in Manhattan offers treatment to relive shoulder pain and increase your mobility. He and his staff are dedicated to delivering top of the line service and setting up a relaxing and professional environment for their clients. Healing your pain permanently is their primary objective.
Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Call: (888) 898-7795
Athletes push their bodies harder than most people and as such, incur injuries that require a strong knowledge of the musculoskeletal system of the body. If a sports injury is causing you pain and you are looking for the right treatment, Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management is equipped to address sports injuries of all kinds. Conveniently located in Manhattan, the physical therapy and pain management specialist at Empire, Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D. wants to help you live your active life pain free.
Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
NJ
07663
Call: 888-283-6198
For many back pain sufferers, conventional treatment is not enough. While pain killers only mask the pain, and rest only brings temporary relief, patients often choose to undergo invasive and sometimes risky surgeries in order to treat their painful conditions. However, with advanced alternative treatments, there is hope to effectively treat a painful neck or back without the need for surgery. Manipulation Under Anesthesia is a treatment option that can get to the root of the problem and is capable of bringing immediate relief to the patient. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC is proud to offer this valuable service to residents of Hudson County, New Jersey.
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