Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) was approved by the FDA as a valid medical treatment in 1989. Since then, the procedure has been used as a final line of attack against chronic back pain and other pain conditions. SCS is commonly used to treat: Non-mechanical (meaning the pain is not worsened by movement) back and neck [...]
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Considering Breast Reduction Surgery For Back Pain? Compare The Benefits And Risks
February 22nd, 2012 
AmeeL If you’re a woman with very large breasts, you’ve likely considered breast reduction surgery at some point. Large breasts pull the upper body forward and place a great deal of stress on the shoulders, neck and upper back. Many women make postural adjustments due to their endowment, such as leaning backward to counteract the forward [...]
Spinal Fusion Risks and Alternatives
January 22nd, 2012 AmeeL You’ve tried everything for your back pain: chiropractic, physical therapy, decompression treatments, massage, acupuncture – yet the pain hasn’t gone away. If your back pain is caused by disc degeneration, you’re likely considering surgery as a last resort. Spinal fusion surgery is by far the most common surgical procedure administered for degenerative discs. With high [...]
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Comments OffIs Surgery The Correct Way To Treat Back Aches?
January 23rd, 2011 Author Whether or not surgery is part of a viable treatment plan for your back pain depends entirely on the nature and extent of your diagnosed problem. Numerous alternatives exist for people with back pain today, including simple time.
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