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  • Spinal surgeon: Prevention is key to staying off operating table Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:01AMSpinal damage can occur suddenly or gradually over time, from athletic activities such as golf and more routine activities such as picking up after children.
  • North American Spine Welcomes Robert R. Bulger, M.D. to Dallas Physician Group Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 5:15PMDALLAS, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- North American Spine is pleased to announce that Robert R. Bulger, M.D. has joined our group to help further the advancement of minimally invasive back pain treatment techniques. The AccuraScope(TM) Discectomy and Neural Decompression (D.N.D.) procedure treats a variety of conditions responsible for back pain on multiple lumbar levels using one single, tiny ...
  • North American Spine Welcomes Robert R. Bulger, M.D. to Dallas Physician Group Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 4:50PM- Nationally Recognized Discography Expert Joins Minimally Invasive Spine Care Group -DALLAS, Aug. 1...
  • North American Spine Welcomes Robert R. Bulger, M.D. to Dallas Physician Group Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:00PMNorth American Spine is pleased to announce that Robert R. Bulger, M.D. has joined our group to help further the advancement of minimally invasive back pain treatment techniques. The AccuraScope⢠Discectomy and Neural Decompression procedure treats a variety of conditions responsible for back pain on multiple lumbar levels using one single, tiny incision.
  • New Physician Helps Patients Avoid Surgery in Red Bank, NJ Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 8:01AMMonmouth County office ushers in a new form of rehabilitation and pain management -- a conservative, multi-disciplinary approach to back pain, neck pain, sciatica, disc problems, and more.
  • 13. A load too heavy Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:26AMVarious stake-holders and health experts give their take on the age-old problem of heavy school bags.
  • Health Events 0729 Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:00AMHealthy happenings
  • Health First Chiropractic & Wellness: New approach to pain Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:39PMUPPER MERION — Once you’ve said goodbye to your pain at Health First Chiropractic & Wellness of King of Prussia, you’re free to get on with your life. No coming back for seemingly endless weekly maintenance visits that other chiropractors might strongly recommend.
  • Health Events 0722 Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 5:00AMHealthy happenings
  • Relief from back pain results after unusual procedure Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 2:28PMHAWKEYE- After 20 years of careful bending, stiff muscles, lots of aching and numerous surgeries, 71-year old Sandy Burkhart has finally found some relief from constant back pain. On April 7, Burkhart had a sixth back surgery – hopefully, her last. An avid walker who logged 4-6 miles per day, Burkhart noticed significant back pain beginning in 1990. Back then, her doctor said the pain was likely ...
  • Back pain widely overtreated; time and exercise help Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 4:00PMWASHINGTON -- "Why did they cut you?" The shocking question came from a respected spine surgeon tracked down by Keith Swenson, who was still in severe pain after an earlier back operation.
  • What you should know about spinal decompression Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 9:02AMPhil Loyd is owner and president of Cherry Health Center in Springfield. He is also a licensed chiropractor.
  • Sugar Land Hospitals: Standing up to Persistent Back Pain and Spinal Stenosis Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 3:57PMSUGAR LAND, Texas----Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the nerve openings either around the spinal cord or nerve roots that can cause problems similar to those of a pinched nerve. Many people live with this condition all their lives without knowing it.
  • Taking a natural approach to pain Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 3:12AMWe all know someone who is in pain. In fact, one in every two people has enough discomfort that it interferes with their daily work and play. It could be from an injury at work, a fall, a motor vehicle accident, post-surgery, arthritis or other disease.
  • Press Release Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 9:32AMThe Bonati Spine Institute, the leading center for the patented Bonati Spine Procedures for minimally invasive laser spine surgery, reports that recent studies indicate that many young athletes overuse their bodies and strike out too early.
  • Press Release Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 5:02PMTheMEDICREA Group (Paris:ALMED) (listed on Alternext by NYSE Euronext Paris), a specialist in the design, manufacture and sale of spinal implants, is publishing its 2009 audited annual results approved during the Board meeting held on April 22.
  • Surgical advances get young scoliosis patient up and running Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ 5:12PMThe National Scoliosis Foundation estimates that 6 million Americans have an abnormally curving spine. Though anyone can be affected, onset is usually between the ages of 10 to 15 and girls are at higher risk than boys.
  • New Century Spine Centers Introduces New State of the Art Non-surgical Treatment for Back Pain, Sciatica, Arthritis ... Friday, April 23, 2010 @ 8:00AMNew Century Spine Centers acquires San Diego’s top spinal decompression specialist Dr. Michael Pritsker DC and introduces new state of the art non-surgical treatment for back pain, sciatica, arthritis and disc injuries.
  • Stinson grateful to be back on the field Saturday, April 17, 2010 @ 11:19AMThe spring game may be nothing more than an exhibition, but for Darryll Stinson, it means everything.
  • The Bonati Spine Institute Offers Hope to Sufferers of Severe Whiplash Injuries Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 3:31PMHUDSON, Fla.----The Bonati Spine Institute, the leading center for the patented Bonati Spine Procedures for minimally invasive laser spine surgery, has extensive experience in helping individuals suffering from severe whiplash injuries lead pain-free lives.
  • Bogus Infuse Study Doctor Could Face Army Court-Martial Thursday, March 25, 2010 @ 6:32PMThe former army surgeon accused of falsifying data in a study on Medtronic Inc.’s Infuse Bone Graft product could face a court-martial. According to The New York Times, Dr. Timothy R. Kuklo could be called back to active duty if an investigation now underway at Walter Reed Army Hospital finds that there is [...]
  • Back Trouble? Some Doctors Suggest The Spine Fix Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 12:50PMChances are you or someone you know has struggled with back pain. But a new procedure some call the equivalent of Lasik for those who suffer from severe back pain...
  • San Diego Doctors Reveal How Common Treatments Have Made Back Pain Sufferers Worse and the Great Back and Disc Pain Hoax Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 7:01AMLocal San Diego Back Pain Experts Reveal A Truly Painless Approach To Severe Back Pain From Disc Injuries, Arthritis & Spinal Stenosis.
  • Exercise still possible for those with back problems Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 3:23AMBerlin - People with degenerated intervertebral discs can still exercise their back, according to a German group that promotes and disseminates research aimed at preventing back pain. Georg Stingel, managing director of Aktion Gesunder Ruecken (Healt...
  • Voted best in class Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 5:38AMPOCAHONTAS — Cerebral palsy robbed Jordan Seagraves of the use of his legs, confining him to a wheelchair. A tragic surgical accident prevents Madison “Bossy” Hutsell from using most of her limbs or breathing on her own.
  • Nick Robinson Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:43PMLive TV debates will be debates, but not as we know them
  • Health & Wellness: Disc problems can lead to back pain Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:09PMIn today’s scientific age, we know more about the human body than ever before because technological advances allow us to take more detailed looks inside. As many doctors use such technology to help diagnose our aches and pains, many medical “buzz” terms have emerged.
  • Joliet mother of 3 finds relief from back pain Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:02AMJOLIET -- Joliet resident Catherine Parise suffered from terrible back pain as a result of a herniated disc that was pinching on a nerve."The pain extended from my lower back all the way down to my leg. It felt like as if I had a broken ankle," said 37-year-old Parise, who is a mother of three children under the age of 10. "The pain was so intense that it was crippling. I could barely take five ...
  • Decompression Marketing Elite - A Higher Level of Excellence in Chiropractic Marketing Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 7:00AMMany chiropractors have benefited from Dr. Beck’s ultimate chiropractic ads. However, with so many chiropractors implementing spinal decompression therapy into their practices, Dr. Beck saw the need for a more focused form of marketing. By creating Decompression Marketing Elite(http://www.decompressionmarketingelite.com), he has taken chiropractic marketing to a higher ...
  • School Backpacks: Heavy Burden to Shoulder Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 4:30AMStudy shows compression and spinal curvature caused by heavy school backpacks American school kids. Too young for the weight of the world to be on their shoulders but ripe for back pain because of overloaded backpacks. The University of California at San Diego gave kids backpacks ranging from empty to 26 pounds then used an MRI to scan their spines. The result? The heavier the bags the more disc ...
  • Two out of three doctors in Singapore are “foreign-trained” Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 7:38AMWritten by Our Correspondent It seems that even the usually well protected medical profession is not spared the onslaught of foreigners these days. According to Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan, two in three newly registered doctors are “foreign-trained”. Early last year, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that it will be recruiting as many as 1,000 foreign-trained [...]
  • Back pain problems continue to rise in U.S. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 5:44AMThe Bonati Spine Institute, the leader in minimally invasive laser spine surgery, reports the results of studies that Americans are increasingly reporting back pain and spending more on back pain, but cautions consumers to carefully research the experience and the surgical outcome results when choosing their spine team.
  • Job losses send disability claims soaring Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 1:06PMAdvocates and officials say two main factors are driving the surge in disability filings: the aging of the baby boomer generation and the slumping economy.
  • New Approach To Treating Lower Back Pain Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 5:12PMUsing a branch of science that crosses disciplines to study complex problems, a Michigan State University researcher is introducing a new way to understand and treat lower back pain, a condition affecting more than 40 million Americans and costing billions of dollars each year.N.
  • New approach to treat lower back pain unveiled Tuesday, December 8, 2009 @ 9:09PMUsing a branch of science that crosses disciplines to study complex problems, a researcher is introducing a new way to understand and treat lower back pain, a condition affecting more than 40 million Americans and costing billions of dollars each year.
  • Heston Blumenthal: Cranial osteopathy cured my temper problem Tuesday, December 8, 2009 @ 1:43AMIn our health quiz this week, Heston Blumenthal speaks of the alternative cure to the temper that saw him chase some dodgy builders with a meat cleaver.
  • Learned this week Saturday, December 5, 2009 @ 8:53AMSCIENCE: FORENSIC TECHNIQUE GIVES CLUES ABOUT SHARK BITES
  • Give the Gift of Relief for the New Year Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 3:00PMThis holiday season, families tired of watching loved ones suffer from crippling back and neck pain are putting a different kind of gift under the tree. Relief from chronic spinal disorders through minimally-invasive endoscopic surgery is now possible with the innovative techniques at Laser Spine Institute .
  • Another Infuse Bone Graft Study Conducted At Walter Reed Draws Scrutiny Monday, November 30, 2009 @ 2:43PMAnother study of Medtronic Inc.’s Infuse Bone Graft product that involved soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center is coming under fire. According to a report in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Dr. Charles Rosen, president of the Association for Medical Ethics, has written a letter to the U.S. Army Surgeon General expressing [...]
  • 26 Technologies Receive 2009 Spine Technology Awards Thursday, November 12, 2009 @ 12:30PMTwenty-six new technologies for back care were selected as "Best New Technology for 2009" by a panel of independent surgeon judges in San Francisco. Sponsored by Orthopedics This Week, the largest circulation weekly publication in the industry, the 2009 Spine Technology Awards received submissions from 83 outstanding technologies representing more than 300 individual engineers, inventors and ...
  • Burst eardrums, broken backs, even death... the dangers of sneezing Friday, October 30, 2009 @ 1:12AMIt may sound extreme, but that tickle in your nose can cause some pretty nasty injuries.
  • Mum Paralysed By Sneeze Back On Her Feet Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 11:21AMA mother of three who broke her back by sneezing is finally back on her feet after being paralysed for nearly two years.
  • Tragedy of mum who died after routine op Tuesday, October 20, 2009 @ 9:29AMA MOTHER died after a surgeon cut her main blood vessels during a routine operation. Christine Burgess, 51, was sent for an emergency operation to remove a disc in her spine after complaining of pain in her legs.
  • Neuro-Spine surgery to be offered at WMH Saturday, September 19, 2009 @ 1:24PMWayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) is now offering neuro-spine surgery for the first time in its history, thanks to Philip J. Hlavac, MD, of North East PA Neuro Spine PC.  The board certified neurosurgeon is set to perform his first operation at Wayne Memorial on September 23rd.
  • Fact Finder:  Relieving back pain, treatments and therapy Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 3:38AMIf your back has been bothering you for months, even years, you are not alone.  There are a variety of treatments available to help ease chronic back pain.
  • New Golf Car Seats Designed to Have Your Back in Luxurious Style Tuesday, September 1, 2009 @ 1:00PMGolf enthusiasts and brothers, David and Dan Vahala, share a love of the game and an eye for innovative business opportunities. Their newest inspiration? Luxurious and stylish seats that fit on golf cars.
  • MEDIA ADVISORY: As a New School Year Begins, Yale Expert Available to Speak About Backpacks and Back Injury to Children Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 5:03PMInjury from heavy and incorrectly carried school backpacks is more prevalent than most people realize. Every year, 30,000 children and adolescents wind up in a doctor’s office or emergency room complaining of back and shoulder pain. School backpacks are a major cause of this problem, due to both the weight of the books and the way backpacks are carried.
  • Is a Common Medical Procedure Unnecessary? Thursday, August 6, 2009 @ 1:00AMTwo Studies Show that No Difference For Patients Who Had Vertebroplasty and Those Who Had Placebo Treatment
  • Non-surgical procedure eases back pain Thursday, July 23, 2009 @ 3:21PMBack pain is something that has plagued Americans for years. And not every pain is the same.
  • BACK PAIN Tuesday, July 21, 2009 @ 12:52AMBACK PAIN