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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Hoboken Integrated Healthcare
Hoboken Integrated HealthCare
91 Washington Street
Hoboken,
New Jersey
07030
Call: 1-888-533-1061
Have you or a loved one been plagued by constant headaches? Are you stuck in the search to find lasting treatment? Headaches come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have the power to turn your day-to-day life into a nightmare. At Hoboken Integrated Healthcare, Dr. Joseph Canova, D.C. knows that there's a better headache treatment than a lifetime subscription to pharmaceuticals. Using the time-honored technique of chiropractic Dr. Canova can reduce tension on the nervous system and treat a wide range of headaches at the source. Those in the Hoboken, New Jersey area, contact Integrated Healthcare today.
Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC
224 Midland Ave.
Saddle Brook,
New Jersey
07663
Call: 888-283-6198
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. Peter Ferraro, DC offer a solution to patients seeking relief from nerve pain and numbness in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Dr. Louis Miller
Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida
6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth,
Florida
33463
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Living with the excruciating pain and muscle stiffness that you can't find help for? Are you sick and tired of living with these problems? Since you have probably tried numerous treatments without any success, there is something you can do. Dr. Miller of Jupiter, Palm Beach County offers Manipulation under Anesthesia or MUA, a type of therapy that can help in your back pain treatment.
Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
233 East Main St
Manasquan,
NJ
08736
Call: 888-464-0912
If your chronic back pain has not responded to other treatment, an interdisciplinary treatment approach could be the solution for you. Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) combines the disciplines of osteopathic and chiropractic medicine in order to approach treatment with the most comprehensive understanding of how to correct structural problems in patients%u2019 bodies. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC has performed more than 5,000 MUA procedures and he operates near Gloucester County, New Jersey making MUA treatment available to all of his patients.
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.
Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York,
NY
10012
Call: (888) 435-7155
Low back pain is a serious medical problem that can lead to even more debilitating illnesses if left unchecked. If you are suffering from the unbearable strain of Lower back ache, then make it your top priority to consult the back experts at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in Manhattan. Dr. Steven Shoshany and his staff have helped many individuals like you achieve the comfort needed to live stress free from the burden of an upsetting back ache.
Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
New Jersey (NJ)
07069
Call: 888-897-4870
Spinal stenosis can be an excruciatingly painful disease to deal with. In New Jersey, NJ Dr. Ron Spiaggia at Performance Rehabilitation offers spinal decompression therapy for his spinal stenosis patients. Spinal decompression is a FDA cleared, non-surgical, drug-free way to treat a number of back conditions, including spinal stenosis. It is being used in hospitals, treatment facilities, and clinics around the country and across the globe.
Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call: 914-908-5562
Back and neck pain does not have to be a common occurrence in your life. If you are suffering from back and neck pain, and are not interested in the highly invasive surgical procedures designated to resolve those problems, spinal decompression can provide the help you need to get back to a healthy and improved lifestyle. Dr. Jonathan Donath at the Spinal Decompression Center of Westchester in the area of Larchmont, Westchester, NY, specializes in this non-surgical spinal decompression procedure and can help to bring you permanent relief.
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.
Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
Coming soon
to Rutherford NJ,
Call: 888-283-6198
Are you experiencing the pain and limitations caused by a bulging disc? Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC in Morris County, New Jersey offers treatments for bulging discs. His focus is pain relief and increasing mobility. He understands that for active people, nothing can be more frustrating than being restricted by pain. Dr. Ferraro employs a variety of treatment options, including chiropractic, physical therapy, and MUA or Manipulation under Anesthesia.
Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Call: (888) 898-7795
The agony that a herniated disc can cause can be unbearable. Not only is it a painful condition, but it can also limit your ability to perform basic everyday tasks. When a herniated disk leaves you feeling significantly less satisfied with your quality of life, seeking professional medical help can do you wonders. At Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management, quality patient care and advanced medical technology gives patients the opportunity to enjoy the pain free life they had before their pain took over. With their office conveniently located in Manhattan, Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management is dedicated to helping patients achieve a healthier and happier life.
Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.
Coming soon
to Rutherford NJ,
Call: 888-283-6198
If debilitating hip pain is making your life difficult, finding relief from the pain can be just as hard. If you are looking for a solution, Dr. Peter Ferraro DC, in Morris County, New Jersey may be able to help alleviate your pain and find a treatment program that%u2019s right for you.
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...
Dr. Jonathan Donath
Joint Effort Chiropractic
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call: 914-908-5562
If you're an athlete, you know that many of the muscles in the lower leg are susceptible to strain if overused or not warmed up properly. Has an injury to the group of muscles in the shin made use of you leg feel impossible? At Joint Chiropractic in the White Plains, NY area they offer comprehensive chiropractic and physical therapy treatment for the painful condition known as shin splints. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC uses his expertise to help people with many physical conditions get back on their feet.
Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call: 914-908-5562
When you live with Back Pain, you should look for the means to live without pain. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC of Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in Mamaroneck, Westchester, NY can help you through Spinal Decompression, a cutting-edge technique that has been helping patients all over.
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
Do you have this burning pain shooting down the back of your leg but you don't know where it's coming from? Sciatica affects millions of Americans but it is often left untreated. Dr. David Podell, DC can treat your sciatica properly. He is the head of the Waterfront Institute in Bergen County, New Jersey.
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.
Pamela Owens
At The Beach Chiropractic
6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach,
NC
28469
Call: 910-575-2225
If you have been unresponsive to traditional medical treatments which often rely on drugs and surgery in easing the discomforts associated with Sciatica, an effective alternative exists in natural, non-invasive care at the At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center. Located in Brunswick County, NC, Dr. Pamela Owens heads this state of the art medical center and will work with you every step of the way to give you the relief that you deserve.
Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
New York,
NY
10012
Call: (888) 435-7155
Stiff and tense feelings will only serve to promote more Neck pain as your movement becomes more strained and difficult. Choosing the right medical specialist can prove to be detrimental in obtaining total relief from the rigid and restraining effects of neck pain. For this reason, many individuals choose to experience the recuperative benefits offered by the specialist health care providers at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in Manhattan. For years, Dr. Steven Shoshany has helped the New York community to rid itself of aggravating effects of chronic joint illness by utilizing the latest techniques in chiropractic procedures to achieve complete wellness and a considerable amount of neck pain relief.
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