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NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Pain Medicine recently published a study in the Pain Medicine Journal, which shows the long term safety and effectiveness of Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD), an outpatient procedure for people suffering from Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS). The study shows that given the societal aging trend, utilization of MILD will likely grow to include even larger numbers of individuals. Its use will yield meaningful savings...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Part of the difficulty for many sufferers of long-time back and neck pain is the loss of hope. The source of their pain might not have been detected yet, there might not be many non-surgical options for relief, or they could simply feel overwhelmed at the thought of seeing more doctors. Seyed M. Rezaian, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.S., F.I.C.S. wants to let these people know that there can still be hope for the relief of their suffering. Through his...

Atlantic Spine Center in New Jersey announces new web content found at the Atlantic Spine Center website on sciatica; causes, symptoms and new treatments, to help educate people suffering with the condition and seeking information. West Orange, NJ (PRWEB) December 28, 2012 Atlantic Spine Center in New Jersey announces new web content found at the Atlantic Spine Center website on sciatica; causes, symptoms and new treatments, to help educate people suffering with the condition and seeking...

Traditional surgery for a herniated disc involves cutting through muscle, a hospital stay, a lengthy recovery, more pain, and scarring. But a herniated disc can be removed microscopically, which means a minimal incision done in an outpatient setting, shorter recovery, less pain, and very little scarring. Geneva, IL (PRWEB) December 29, 2012 Herniated discs are painful. Sufferers report everything from an inability to sleep, lie down, or sit, to excruciating leg, buttock, and lower back...

Dr. Matthew Rupert Brings Expertise in Minimally Invasive Surgery to Nashville Area Neck and Back Pain Patients Nashville, TN (PRWEB) December 19, 2012 Spine Treatment Centers of America (Spine Treatment Centers) welcomes Matthew P. Rupert, M.D., in the Nashville area. Together they will provide the latest minimally invasive spine procedures and interventional pain medicine approaches to patients battling neck and back pain. Dr. Matthew P. Rupert is board certified in Pain Medicine,...

A method of analyzing brain structure using advanced computer algorithms accurately predicted 76 percent of the time whether a patient had lower back pain in a new study by researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine. The study, which will be published online Dec. 17 in Cerebral Cortex, reported that using these algorithms to read brain scans may be an early step toward providing an objective method for diagnosing chronic pain. "People have been looking for an objective...

Caddy Products, LLC, the makers of the FaceCaddy Hot and Cold Therapy Wrap, has expanded their product line to include two new therapy wraps, the EyesCaddy and the BackCaddy. The EyesCaddy is designed to help with light sensitivity, migraines and sinus pain, and the BackCaddy addresses lower back pain. The BackCaddy is also one of the few consumer products that expands to fit an 85 inch waist. New York, NY (PRWEB) December 13, 2012 Building on the success of their first product, the...

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Integrity Life Sciences, a medical device manufacturer based in Tampa, Florida, has announced that it has secured additional contracts further expanding its presence within Government funded hospitals in Ecuador. This expansion is very welcomed news for Ecuadorians suffering from chronic disc related conditions including herniated disk, sciatica, posterior facet syndrome and degenerative disc disease. (Photo:...

Dr. Michael Reiss of Southern Nevada Chiropractic has successfully helped over 4,000 Las Vegas residents suffering from neck or back pain. Today Dr. Reiss gives new patients computerized spinal exam and a complimentary copy of his new book. Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) December 09, 2012 A car accident between two vehicles imparts a considerable amount of force on the body and spine. Even in low speed collisions, the forces add up to several times the force of gravity. This means your body...

1800-Back-Pain helps consumers find a local chiropractor at http://www.1800-back-pain.com or by calling the phone number, 1800-Back-Pain, 24 hours a day. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) December 06, 2012 Business owner & Lead Generation expert, Mary Shanley was in New York at a Conference when she tripped running for a cab and immediately knew she had re injured her back. An old soccer injury popped up a couple of times a year and it needed immediate help. Back in Chicago she had a trusted local...