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Stem Cells to Relieve Low Back Pain?

Medical researchers are trying a new treatment for low back pain. Their hope is that harvesting and then re-injecting the body’s own bone marrow — which is rich in stem cells — may repair wor[...]
March 30, 2015
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How to Treat Back Pain Without Dangerous Drugs

How to Treat Back Pain Without Dangerous Drugs

Back pain is a common health issue today that affects at least eight out of 10 people. It is a prevalent problem among Americans. In fact, statistics from the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) r[...]
March 24, 2015
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Cervicogenic Dizziness

DIZZINESS MAY RESULT FROM NECK PAIN Neck pain often accompanies dizziness, but it may be difficult to tell whether the dizziness and the neck pain are related or just coincidental. The influence of he[...]
March 21, 2015
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Nerve Treatment Via Nose Promising for Migraines

A procedure that delivers the anesthetic lidocaine (Xylocaine) directly to nerves in the back of the nasal cavity appears to offer significant relief to migraine sufferers, preliminary research indi[...]
March 15, 2015
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Causes of Spinal Compression Fractures

If you’re nearing age 60 and have back pain, don’t assume it’s a normal part of getting older. You could be affected by a spinal compression fracture. Back aches and pains can be a sign that sm[...]
March 13, 2015
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Radiofrequency Ablation Q&A

What is radiofrequency ablation? Radiofrequency ablation is a procedure using radio waves or electric current to generate sufficient heat to interrupt nerve conduction on a semi-permanent basis. The n[...]
March 4, 2015
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Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain

Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain Electrical nerve stimulation is a procedure that uses an electrical current to treat chronic pain. Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) and spinal cord sti[...]
February 28, 2015
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Spinal Cord Injury Treatments and drugs

Spinal Cord Injury Treatments and drugs Unfortunately, there’s no way to reverse damage to the spinal cord. But researchers are continually working on new treatments, including prostheses and medica[...]
February 25, 2015
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Dr. Patel has been selected to Medtronic Emerging Leader program in the field of interventional pain!

Dr. Patel has been selected to Medtronic Emerging Leader program in the field of interventional pain. These are likely highly charismatic young physicians who embody the future of the field. He is 1 o[...]
February 14, 2015
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Drugs for Migraine and Headache Pain

Pain relievers are typically the first drugs recommended by doctors for migraine and headaches. Many of these medications are over-the-counter, or available without a doctor’s prescription, whil[...]
February 10, 2015