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Pain Management | Stem Cell, PRP, Acupuncture in Queens & Long Island, New York
Are you doing everything you can to optimize your spine treatment? Working with your spine care professional by taking care of your back will optimize medical treatments. We've compiled a list of self-care suggestions to incorporate into your overall health plan: Acupuncture. In 1998, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a statement that acupuncture has beneficial pain-relieving qualities that might be useful as a treatment for lower back pain and other painful conditions.
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Painful neck symptoms from poor posture can range anywhere from sharp pain that prevents normal movements to a dull ache that becomes unbearable by day’s end. When the neck hurts, most people want immediate relief. However, while exercises are typically part of a comprehensive treatment program for neck pain, it is important to keep in mind some precautions before starting.
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To understand why stem cell platelet-rich plasma or co-transplantation of Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells and PRP is such a remarkable idea in regenerative medicine, let’s spend a little time looking at the mechanics of PRP.
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Does the number of non-surgical treatments available for back pain overwhelm you? Numerous options ranging from traditional to an alternative are available, and they all have many variations. For example, if you choose an alternative route, you could start with acupuncture or massage therapy. Realistically, you may need to try several types of treatments, or combination of treatments to find what works best for you.
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Neck exercises are a common part of almost any treatment plan for neck pain. A typical neck exercise program will consist of a combination of stretching and strengthening exercises, aerobic conditioning, and possibly trigger point exercises. This article focuses on neck exercises to relieve neck pain caused by posture problems, as well as the necessary precautions to take before starting such an exercise program.
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The big stumbling block for PRP is insurance acceptance. Right now, the insurance companies gleefully ignore the 0232T code – the CPT code for Platelet-Rich Plasma injections, with or without image guidance including its harvesting and preparation. But as they’ll soon realize, not accepting PRP injections is actually costing them a lot of money down the road. Many physicians believe that it’s only a matter of time before the insurance start accepting it.
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The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. This ball-and-socket joint -- the body's largest -- fits together in a way that allows for fluid movement. Whenever you use the hip (for example, by going for a run), a cushion of cartilage helps prevent friction as the hipbone moves in its socket.
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Even though a stiff neck is typically caused by a relatively minor injury, such as a muscle strain or ligament sprain, the painful flare-ups can be quite sharp or burning. It is good to minimize painful movements and give a stiff neck some rest, but it is also important to keep the neck moving to avoid further stiffening or muscle deconditioning.
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Those who experience severe chronic hip pain may look for options to alleviate their pain before settling on surgery. These options include experimental treatments like stem cells. While still fairly new and still requiring many hurdles in FDA regulation, stem cell treatment continues to prove itself a viable option for hip replacement candidates. Stem cells have shown early promise in the treatment of pain relief in joints, including the hip.
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The term ''alternative therapy'' generally is used to describe any medical treatment or intervention that is used in place of conventional medicine. When alternative therapies are used in conjunction with conventional medicine, it is called complementary medicine. Alternative therapy encompasses a variety of disciplines, including acupuncture, guided imagery, chiropractic treatment, yoga, hypnosis, biofeedback, aromatherapy, relaxation, herbal remedies, massage, and many others.
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