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New Way to Treat Scoliosis A new neuronavigational technique similar to the one NASA uses to navigate a robotic arm in space is making it possible to operate on severe cases of scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, in a minimally invasive, low-impact manner. The new procedure, which is performed only on those relatively few patients with a spine curvature greater than 45 degrees, avoids the extensive muscle damage, long scars and significant blood loss of traditional scoliosis surgery. The surgery, which is still experimental and available at only a few medical centers, has the potential to replace the older approach, said Frank La Marca, director of the Section of Spine Surgery in the University of Michigan Department of Neurosurgery. "Only time will tell how well patients do, but so far, our patients have been able to return to work much quicker, their post-operative course has been shorter, and their post-operative pain has been less," he observed. "My hope is that this actually becomes the standard of care on a national scale in the future." Approximately one in every 10 adults over 40 has some level of scoliosis, he said. Of that group, one-tenth may have a severe-enough disorder to allow surgery. Among children, some one in 333 develops scoliosis, but only three to five of every thousand of them need surgery. The traditional surgical approach to correcting scoliosis is to straighten the spine using metal rods and screws, and, furthermore, to graft small pieces of bone onto the vertebrae to fuse them together. In this procedure, while the positives outweigh the negatives, the drawbacks are enormous. In addition to the scarring and blood loss, the surgeon has to cut the muscles attached to the spine in order to allow for the placement of the hardware, resulting in back weakness and chronic back pain. But with the new surgery, only very small incisions are made, and the muscles are left intact. The surgeon maneuvers the hardware and his instruments between the muscle fibers using the NASA-like navigational technique. In addition, La Marca and his team use new biological materials, including synthetic proteins, to accelerate the spine's fusion. Related Stories - Atlasorthogonal - Foot Orthotics - Chiropractic Technique Reduces Blood Pressure	Sciatica Bronx, New York Dr. Jonathan Donath Westchester Spinal Decompression Center 1241 Mamaroneck Ave White Plains, NY 10605 Call 914-908-5562 A painful back can prevent you from enjoying and doing the things you once loved. If your back pain tends to be severe, accompanied by numbness, muscular weakness, and difficulty in moving or controlling the leg, you might be suffering from a series of symptoms known as sciatica. Generally, the symptoms are only felt on one side of the body and can vary from shooting pain to intense burning sensations. When back pain becomes unbearable, many turn to risky surgery as a last resort. However, surgery doesn’t have to be your only option. At the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC is certified to treat and diagnose painful back and neck problems such as sciatica with advanced non-surgical spinal decompression. With an office located near the Bronx, New York area, Dr. Donath is specialized and board certified to use these innovative procedures and techniques to ensure you safe and effective results. Chiropractor Fairfield, CT Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C. 156 East Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Call (203) 242-0165 Chiropractic care can be useful in the treatment of many different causes of back pain. Dr. Risa Sloves is a board certified chiropractor at Associates in Family Chiropractic in Fairfield County, CT. Dr. Sloves incorporates holistic treatment methods and advanced technology like the DRX9000, which is a nonsurgical spinal decompression technology. Her goal is to find the treatment that best meets each patients needs. At Associates in Family Chiropractic Dr. Risa Sloves is joined by her husband Dr. Mark Joachim, DC a fellow chiropractor. Lumbar Pain South Side Chicago, Illinois Synergy Pain Relief Synergy Pain Relief 2011 S. Washington Street Naperville, IL 60565 Call 888-216-3329 Are you feeling continuous lumbar pain that just won't end? Are you tired of having to live with this condition on a daily basis? Then it's time for you choose another option, which is a life of comfort and productivity. At Synergy Pain Relief close to South Side Chicago, they are committed to deliver first-rate treatment that can have you living pain free once more. Neck Pain Brunswick County, NC Pamela Owens At The Beach Chiropractic 6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2 Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 Call 910-575-2225 IIf you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from Neck Pain and are looking for a viable alternative to drug treatment and surgery, chiropractic care may be the answer that is right for you. For those living in, or around, Brunswick County, NC, look no further then the At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center. At this state of the art facility, Dr. Pamela Owens and her entire staff will offer you extraordinary personal care that is non-invasive, non-surgical, and effective at easing your pain while increasing your functionality. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome NYC Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine 54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910 NYC, NY 10010 Call (888)-530-0611 Are you looking for a holistic way to treat your carpal tunnel syndrome in NYC? Dr. Trahan O.M.D., L.Ac. runs the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine in NYC, and has helped many patients that suffered with carpal tunnel syndrome. DRX9000 Passaic County, New Jersey Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C. 224 Midland Ave. Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663 Call 888-283-6198 If chronic back pain has taken control of your daily life in NJ, then there is effective treatment for you close by. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC in Passaic County, New Jersey, uses spinal decompression machine to provide back pain relief to those in need. Spinal Decompression Shrewsbury, Monmouth County Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, D.C. North East Spine and Sports Medicine 1104 Arnold Ave. Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 Call 888-516-6356 Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou D.C. near Shrewsbury, Monmouth County believes that the human body is very capable of healing itself without the help of medication but sometimes, it just needs a push in the right direction. That's why she treats the chronic pain of herniated or bulging disc with the help of the latest technology of Spinal Decompression. Chiropractic Astoria, Long Island City, Queens 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 Do you have back pain and need a chiropractor? Then Dr. Howard Goodman, DC is the man for you. Dr. Goodman, D.C. offers chiropractic treatments for back pain at NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services P.C.in Astoria, Long Island City, Queens, NY, 10016 MUA/ Manipulation under Anesthesia Jupiter, Palm Beach County Dr. Louis Miller Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida 6133 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, Florida 33463 Call 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. Florida Chiropractic Dr. Matt Bergtold Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center 689 Tamiami Trail N. Suite D Naples, FL 34102 Call If you're suffering from sharp ongoing back or leg pain, it is essential that you get chiropractic care immediately. But, it is essential that you turn to a doctor of chiropractic who can provide you with the best treatment option for your unique case. Dr. Matt Bergtold at Olde Naples Chiropractic Health Center in Naples, Florida, has a well rounded background in treating a variety of problems triggered by damaged musculoskeletal areas in the body. His practice aims to consistently update their techniques as to ensure that patients get the most out of their treatment plan. Chiropractic Doctor in Passaic County, New Jersey Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C. 224 Midland Ave. Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663 Call 888-283-6198 If you suffer from chronic pain while running, walking, or even sitting, it can be difficult to bear. Although many chronic pain conditions can be treated with medicine or surgery, chiropractic medicine offers more non invasive solutions. For those seeking a chiropractic doctor near Passaic County, New Jersey, Dr.Peter Ferraro provides proven treatments that have been very successful in relieving many cases of chronic pain. Arm Pain Bergen County, New Jersey Dr. David Podell, DC Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation 115 River Rd, Bld 10 Edgewater, NJ 07020 Call (888) 319-4510 When you have severe arm pain, you realize just how important your arms are. You can't write or type properly, driving is a nightmare and even eating is difficult. Though the source of your arm pain difficult to pinpoint, the solution may be easier than you think if you know who to turn to. Dr. David Podell, DC may have the treatment you're looking for at The Waterfront Institute in Bergen County. Restless Leg Syndrome Watchung, New Jersey Dr. Ronald Spiaggia Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center 459 Watchung Avenue Watchung, NJ 07069 Call 888-871-3064 Restless Leg Syndrome can carry a number of painful discomforts, including burning, tickling, and itching sensations throughout your leg muscles. If you are the unfortunate victim of Restless Leg Syndrome and live near Watchung, New Jersey, Paul Abend, D.O., Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, DC and the rest of the team offer advanced, noninvasive care by treating the source of the disorder. You will be encouraged to play an active role throughout your treatment in order to allow you the freedom to relax and give you the greatest quality results. DRX9000 Central New Jersey 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. Bulging Disc Fairfield County, CT Dr. Adrian Marcus Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C. 100 Melrose Ave # 101 Greenwich, CT 06830 Call (888) 847-1821 If you're aching from a serious bulging disc, and have found other modes of care to be ineffective, then it's time you look elsewhere. At The Back and Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, Dr. Adrian Marcus and his reliable staff can provide you with effective care that is designed to treat your unique condition, ensuring that you will not only experience considerable relief, but a return to a fulfilling, active lifestyle. Bad Back NYC Dr. Steven Shoshany New York Integrative Medical and Rehab 632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston) New York City, NY 10012 Call (888) 435-7155 Have a bad back? Find the treatment you need at New York's New York Integrative Medical and Rehab. There you'll find state-of-the-art spinal correction technology along with a wide array of complementary therapies. Dr. Shoshany's chiropractic expertise ensures that patients see long term pain relief in a caring, comfortable environment. Sciatica Treatment Hoboken, New Jersey Hoboken Integrated Healthcare Hoboken Integrated HealthCare 91 Washington Street Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Call 1-888-533-1061 Has lower back or leg pain made it difficult to perform everyday activities? Is a recent sciatica diagnosis putting a dark cloud over your life? Are you tired of relying on pain killers just to get through the day? At Hoboken Integrated Healthcare Dr. Joseph Canova, DC offers a better and safer way to relieve the pain and discomfort. Using the best non-surgical sciatica treatment available, including the revolutionary spinal decompression technology, being restricted by sciatica can be a thing of the past. If you or a loved one is looking for a way to relieve the pain, in the Hoboken, New Jersey area, contact Integrated Healthcare today. Manhattan Metabolic Weight Loss Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center \| Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620 NYC, NY 10032 Call 888-857-1803 Are you tired of being obese? Have you tried exercise and diets, but nothing seems to work? Don't feel bad, many people today suffer from obesity. Often times, losing weight is impossible using traditional methods (diet and exercise). The reason is many people are genetically predisposed to obesity. Get the help you need from Dr. Marc Bessler, MD and the Columbia University Center of Obesity Surgery. Dr. Bessler has been the director of Columbia University Center of Obesity Surgery for over 10 years and specializes in many weight loss surgeries. Neck pain NYC, New York Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D. Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management 551 5th Avenue Ste. 525 NYC, NY 10176 Call (888) 898-7795 Neck pain often stems from misalignment or problems of the spine and its surrounding muscles. Left untreated neck pain can progress into more severe conditions, such as herniated discs and osteoporosis. Spinal decompression treatment is an innovative solution to neck pain that has been proven as an effective alternative to surgery. It is painless and works by alleviating pressure and tension that builds up on spinal discs and nerves by drawing discs back into proper alignment. Low Back Pain Upper West Side Manhattan, NYC Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D. Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management 551 5th Avenue Ste. 525 New York, NY 10176 Call (888) 898-7795 Whether immediate or over time, low back pain takes its toll on those who live with it. For some, it means an inability to work whether at a career or around the house. For most, it means difficulty performing everyday tasks like sitting, laying down comfortably, and playing with your children. But everyone feels the anxiety of knowing they can't live the way they did before the pain. In Manhattan, NYC, Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management and Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D. have been giving people a fresh start, a new beginning with a combination of pain relief services like pain management, physical therapy and non-surgical spinal decompression.