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What can doctors do for your back pain?

Posted: June 29, 2020 at 9:09am

The bottom line for chronic back pain is that opioids don’t work and should not be initiated. Surgery and injections rarely work, and scans are unnecessary. Each of these interventions carries a risk of harm and, in the case of opioids, the treatment, rather than the disease, may be fatal. The problem is that patients feel cheated when “everyone” including the neighbour, colleague and spouse... read more

Why Americans Are More Stressed Today Than They Were in the 1990s

Posted: May 18, 2020 at 12:35pm
  • New research reveals that Americans between 45 and 65 years old are experiencing more stress today than people their age did in the 1990s.
  • Experts believe changes in technology, family and relationship dynamics, and economic hardship are some reasons for this.
  • Experts suggest some of the best ways to manage stress are through... read more

Opioid prescriptions linked to obesity

Posted: April 6, 2020 at 1:41pm

Over a quarter of long-term opioid prescriptions in the US are attributable to higher BMI, mainly through joint and back disorders

Two new studies from the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) shed light on the relationship between obesity and the use of prescription opioids in the United States.

One of the studies, published in the American Journal of... read more

What to know about sharp lower back pain

Posted: March 17, 2020 at 9:09am

Sharp lower back pain is a common source of discomfort for many people. It can cause concern to some people, especially when it appears without a known cause.

Lower back pain is a widespread problem. About 80 percent of adults will experience lower back pain at some point.

In most cases, people develop back pain after doing something strenuous, such as lifting a heavy box,... read more

Bulging Disc | Pinched Nerve in Neck | Neck Pain | Shoulder Pain

Posted: February 3, 2020 at 8:32am

Last Valentine’s Day Al had a car accident and out of work ever since with neck and shoulder pain from a pinched nerve. He couldn’t stand for long, couldn’t sleep well and was generally miserable. Now he feels “brand new” and is back to work. Listen to him say how wonderful Spinal Decompression Therapy was for him by clicking this link to You Tube: https... read more

Implications for effective diet drugs

Posted: January 20, 2020 at 2:22pm

Date: January 17, 2020

Source: Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Summary: A CALCR cell found in mice may stop feeding without subsequential nauseating effects, as well as influence the long term intake of food.

Ever eaten something, gotten sick and then didn't want to eat that food again because of how it made you feel? That's because a signal from the gut to... read more

Pinched Nerve in Neck | Shoulder Pain | Bulging Disc

Posted: January 10, 2020 at 8:18am

Mysterious shoulder pain that was persistent and unbearable tormented Allison who is only 24 for 2 years. She tried everything and some of the doctors she saw didn’t believe her and thought she was there to try to get drugs. Finally, her husband found us online and learned about Spinal Decompression Therapy. Now they are both much happier. click this link to our You Tube channel:... read more

Exercise may increase lifespan 'regardless of past activity levels

Posted: October 11, 2019 at 8:43am

New research examines the relationship between trends in physical activity levels over time and mortality risk among adults in middle age and older. The findings suggest that it is never too late to start exercising, as becoming more active may lengthen lifespan "regardless of past activity levels."

Exercise is good for us, without a doubt. From lowering the risk of cardiovascular... read more