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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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Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems
A Review in The Lancet reveals the importance of healthy lifestyle choices to reduce stressors related to cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers from John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore examined records between 1990 to 2006. They observed how stress affects the sympathetic nervous system, impacts physiology, and the effect it has on the cardiovascular system. Lead author, Daniel Brotman, claims "Acute physical stressors such as sugery, trauma, and intense physical exertion are well known triggers of cardiovascular events. Emotional stressors are increasingly recognized as precipitants of such events." (Read more about Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems)
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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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For Arthritis, Prevention is Better than the Cure
A new study, published in the Journal Arthritis Research and Therapy, has shown exercise beneficial in reducing or preventing the pain of osteoarthritis.
This study followed two groups of women, both of whom were previously free of joint pain, one aged 48-55 years, one aged 72-79 years. Questioners determined the amount of physical activity and timing of the onset of symptoms which suggested osteoarthritis, like stiff or painful joints. The physical activity was categorized as none, low (1h hour and 15 minutes of activity), moderate (21/2 hours weekly), and high, (over 21/2 hours weekly). (Read more about For Arthritis, Prevention is Better than the Cure)
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Spine Force Machine for Herniated Discs
The Spine Force machine is the only device capable of stimulating the deep muscles of the spine.
A groundbreaking device called the Spine Force has the potential to transform how we care for the muscles and structures in the lower back. LPG
Systems is a France based company that has developed this machine to stimulate the deep connective tissue within the spine that can break down with sedentary lifestyle habits. With the advent of the Spine Force, health practitioners who specialize in treating spinal diseases and disorders may now have a resource to ensure that patients don't have recurring spinal problems. (Read more about Spine Force Machine for Herniated Discs)
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ACL Injuries with NFL Players | Orthopedics
 If you're at all a sports fan, or an athlete yourself, you've probably heard of the anterior cruciate ligament.
It's commonly injured.
Now a new study shows what happens to NFL players who are sidelined by their acl's, and it's not good news for players or fans and the owners.
Now, a ligament is a strong piece of connective tissue that connects bone to bone across a joint. The anterior cruciate ligament crosses with the posterior cruciate ligament in the center of the knee.
They control the backward and forward motion of the knee. The ACL in particular restrains excessive forward motion of the knee as well as the inward twisting or rotation of the knee.
In fact, the ACL is frequently injured in severe twisting injuries of the knee or with a sudden stop.
This new research in the American Journal of Sports Medicine looking specifically at ACL injuries in NFL players found those who suffer one of these injuries will likely never be the same player again.
Essentially, total yards and touchdowns were markedly diminished when they returned after surgery. (Read more about ACL Injuries with NFL Players | Orthopedics)
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Slipped Disc
One of the most common injuries to the spine is slipped or a herniated disk. This condition may be extremely painful and may damage surrounding muscle and nerve systems. (Read more about Slipped Disc)
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Sports Injuries and Children
Summer is now here, and it’s an opportunity for kids who are involved in one, two, maybe three sports to get a bit of rest. But a lot of kids go year round in their athletics now; it’s one reason for the rise in sports injuries in kids.
More than three and a half million kids under the age of 14 receive medical care for sports injuries each year.
But overuse injuries are responsible for nearly half of all sports injuries in middle and high school students. And experts are saying the problem is getting out of hand.
Jessica Godfrey of the eagles soccer team was forcibly grounded because of an injury earlier this season. “I was trying to get the ball and this really big girl hit my foot and it hurt really bad,” says Jessica. (Read more about Sports Injuries and Children)
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Hip Fracture
1 in 4 people will ultimately die from complications caused by a hip fracture. Each year in the United States, there are 350,000 hip fractures. (Read more about Hip Fracture)
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ARTIFICIAL DISC TREATS LOWER BACK PAIN
Jumping off rooftops, running through burning buildings, crashing cars, it's all in a day's work for Jeff Gibson. "I did Batman movies, Robocop, Conspiracy Theory, War of the Worlds."
Some would call Hollywood stuntman, Jeff Gibson, a dare-devil adrenaline machine. In addition to performing life-threatening stunts as a livelihood, Jeff also skydives, races cars and scuba-dives. But, it wasn't on the movie set or on the race track that sparked Jeff's battle with excruciating back pain. It was a simple house chore. (Read more about ARTIFICIAL DISC TREATS LOWER BACK PAIN)
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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
Spinal decompression is a new and exciting technique that has helped many people recover from back pain, and Dr. Michael Mountain of the Southern California Spine Center uses it to effectively treat his patients. If you are located in Poway, California, Dr. Mountain can offer solutions for your pain.
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Dr. Howard Goodman
Herniated Disc Center
15 Park Avenue (Btw 34-35th St)
New York,
New York
10016
Call: (888) 292-7798
Don't let your muscles restrain your active lifestyle! If you are suffering from muscle conditions, there is effective treatment available. Dr. Howard Goodman, at the Herniated Disc Center in Manhattan, NYC, dispenses quality care for all muscle-related ailments.
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Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
Call: (888) 282-1203
Dr. Spiaggia and his team at Performance Rehabilitation want nothing more than to leave their clients feeling satisfied and fully capable of performing activities that once seemed beyond their ability due to their condition. In order to achieve this desired effect, Dr. Spiaggia has combined his expertise with that of a massage therapist and physical therapist, to make certain that their clients receive effective integrative care that encompasses every end of treatment. Patients can receive a multitude of treatments according to what would best treat their individual set of symptoms. Regardless of the degree of complexity of their case, Dr. Spiaggia make it their main objective to develop a treatment plan that would best suit the specific needs of each client.
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Austin Chiropractic Center
Austin Chiropractic Center
6800 West Gate Blvd, Ste 117
Austin,
TX
78745
Call: 512-371-6936
Before your back pain gets to the point of ruining your life, you should call Dr. James Edwards, DC who is a Chiropractor in Travis County, TX.
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South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego,
CA
91902
Call: 888-337-9408
If you feel extremely stiff and immobile because of severe back pain, Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME and his trained team at South Coast Spine Center are providing San Diegans with an advanced form or non-surgical treatment and spinal rehabilitation that is as highly effective as it is unique.
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Dr. Daniel Crews DC Dr. Kathryn Crews, DC
Advanced Back Solutions
267 East Main St, Suite B4
Smithtown,
NY
11787
Call: (888) 819-8088
Neck Pain affects millions of Americans' lives every year. Many of those who have been dissatisfied with the failing of traditional medicine have turned to chiropractic care to effectively ease their pain. Long Islanders turn to the team of certified professionals at Advanced Back Solutions, near Islip, New York that has the most innovative natural treatment options administered by educated and experienced physicians like Dr. Daniel Crews, DC and Dr. Kathryn Crews, DC.
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Lawrence Hospital Center - Rehab Therapy
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call: (888) 245-5611
The day’s orders at the Rehabilitation Services Unit of the Lawrence Hospital Center are simple: High Tech, High Touch. Employ the latest in both technology and techniques, but never forget that you are treating PEOPLE. People who have individual wants, needs and tolerances, people who have gone through a lot and chances are, have a ways to go before they are, what they were, just a short time ago.
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Dr. Steven S. Moalemi
Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management
551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York,
NY
10176
Call: (888) 898-7795
Are you suffering from excruciating pain? Are you tired of trying treatments that fail over and over? Dr. Steven Moalemi at Empire Physical in Manhattan can help you get through it with his techniques that establish him as a premier pain management specialist. Dr. Moalemi works with the patient to make sure he can strengthen the neck and prevent re-injury.
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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
Why suffer from chronic back pain any longer? The staff at MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy Center in Midland Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, are committed to providing quick pain relief to all of their patients in NJ. They know how debilitating back pain can be, and do not want you to suffer any longer. MedWell, L.L.C. takes a multi-disciplinary approach to treating back pain. They integrate chiropractic with physical therapy to achieve optimal results.
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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
Back pain can keep you from doing the physical activities you enjoy. If you would like to get back on your feet again, Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME of the South Coast Spine Center, may have the knowledge and tools to help treat your condition. His office located near Chula Vista, CA, is home to the state-of-the-art technologies of spinal decompression. Through the use of traditional chiropractic care and the technology of the DRX9000 spinal decompression system, patients can experience a reduction in back pain without the use of drugs or surgery.
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Austin Chiropractic Center
Austin Chiropractic Center
6800 West Gate Blvd, Ste 117
Austin,
Texas
78745
Call: 512-371-6936
It's quite hard to get on with your day when persistent back pain always gets in the way. If you tried a number of ineffective treatments, then it's time for you to try one that is sure to give you the effective results you're looking for. Spinal decompression is a revolutionary procedure that is changing the lives of many back pain sufferers for the better. Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, DC at Austin Chiropractic Center in Austin can perform decompression therapy with the aid of groundbreaking technology as to offer you the benefit of pain relief and the chance to live each day with much more ease and comfort.
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Southern California Spine Center
San Diego,
CA
92108
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Is constant pain from a herniated disc becoming too unbearable? Have you tried treatment after treatment without seeing any encouraging results? Then you probably didn't receive treatment that is right for you. At Southern California Spine Center in El Cajon, CA, Dr. Michael Mountain and his team of qualified experts are there to provide you with an outstanding treatment plan that is specially customized according to your individual set of needs.
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Dr. Roger Pollock
suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus,
New jersey
07652
Call: (888) 631-1911
Thanks to recent advancements in medical technology, shoulder surgery does not need to be as invasive as traditional open surgeries. Modern arthroscopy drastically reduces the amount of time needed to heal after surgery, and Roger G. Pollock, MD of Paramus, New Jersey is a respected arthroscopic shoulder surgeon serving New York and New Jersey.
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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
If you are located in or around Poway, California and are suffering from a herniated disc, then Dr. Michael Mountain may be able to help you. Dr. Mountain and his associates at The Southern California Spine Center have helped many people recover from the pain associated with a herniated disc. They use non-surgical, non-invasive techniques that really work.
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call: (888) 319-4510
You can't bend, sit, stand, or sleep. What are you waiting for? Dr. David Podell DC uses spinal decompression to help alleviate pain. As the director of the Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in Bergen County, New Jersey, Dr. Podell has years of experience in spinal decompression.
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Dr. Anthony Fava, DC
Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness
392 Totowa Rd.
Totowa,
New Jersey
07512
Call: 888-245-5617
Can you no longer sit, sleep, or do work because of back pain? Don't let your pain progress further. The Advanced Center for Injury & Wellness in Wayne, NJ can offer you back pain relief today. The clinic consists of an experienced and knowledgeable team of licensed professionals, many of whom are board certified.
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Dr. Howard Goodman
Herniated Disc Center
15 Park Avenue (Btw 34-35th St)
New York,
New York
10016
Call: (888) 292-7798
Are you looking for a successful way to heal your pain? If you're searching for a physical therapy doctor, you should choose a dedicated physical therapist that will treat you with respect and care. Dr. Howard Goodman is part of the Herniated Disc Center located in NYC, New York and has experience in injury rehabilitation.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
Call: (888) 435-7155
If you're searching for a physical therapy center, why not choose a dedicated physical therapist who will treat you with the utmost respect and care. Dr. Steven Shoshany is part of the New York Integrative Medical and Rehab clinic located in NYC, New York and has experience in injury rehabilitation.
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call: (888) 319-4510
If you are tired of being in pain, and side effects from medication that mask your pain, then it is time to contact a chiropractic doctor. Dr. David Podell, DC of Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in Dumont/Garfield, NJ area, is there to help you.
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ExtenTrac Certified Practices
ExtenTrac Certified Practices
51 East 42nd Street, Suite 402
New York,
NY
10017
Call: 888-855-6488
It's exhausting to try treatment after treatment for your back pain and not feel any results. The lack of success can eat away at your hopes for living a pain-free life. However, your hope can be restored thanks to a groundbreaking treatment that is making a tremendous difference in the lives of thousands of back pain sufferers across the country. This treatment, spinal decompression therapy, is preformed at an ExtenTrac Certified Practice.
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