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| decompression therapy for sciatica: Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) J. Allan Goodrich, Ildemaro J. Volcan, 2013 |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Physical Therapy of the Low Back Lance T. Twomey, James R. Taylor (Ph. D.), 2000 This book presents an innovative approach to treatment of lower back dysfunction through physical therapy, based on the practical integration of current scientific data with the extensive clinical experience of the authors and contributors. The updated 3rd Edition of this reference provides comprehensive information on the conservative management of low back pain, including the most current advances in physical therapy. It features contributions by experts in fields such as physical therapy, medicine, surgery, psychology, ergonomics and epidemiology. The early chapters are devoted to basic science and recent research related to diagnosis of back pain syndromes. The remaining chapters address conservative back pain management through physical therapy and exercise, plus strategies for prevention of back injuries in the workplace, and information on behavioral responses and contributions to chronic back pain. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Low Back Pain James M. Cox, 2012-01-18 The Seventh Edition of this textbook is built upon the peer-reviewed literature and research studies in the diagnosis and treatment of low back and radicular pain, focusing on the nonsurgical chiropractic adjusting methods. This text is the culmination of twelve years of updated research and development of spinal manipulation. From spinal stenosis to rehabilitation of low back pain patients to the latest treatise on fibromyalgia, you’ll find it all in Low Back Pain, Seventh Edition. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: The Dynatron Donald Menzies Bennett, Philip Herschel Dowling, 1921 |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Balloon Kyphoplasty Stephan Becker, Michael Ogon, 2008-04-05 This is the first book to cover minimal-invasive treatment of osteoporotic, tumorous and traumatic vertebral fractures in the English language. In addition to detailed descriptions of the techniques, including tips and tricks from experts, the book contains a chapter about the medical treatment of osteoporosis, which is indispensable in the interdisciplinary approach to osteoporosis. This acclaimed innovative concept unites several treatment aspects. More conservative treatment methods are also presented in this work. All chapters reflect new developments and clinical findings in the field of orthopaedics, surgery, traumatology and neurosurgery. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Complete Manual Therapy Charles Oliver, 2010 Complete Manual Therapy: Combining Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in One Approach is the first text ever to combine the professions of chiropractic and physical therapy. Written by a chiropractor/physical therapist, the sole purpose of this book is to make the reader a more knowledgable, more effective clinician. The practicing chiropractor will find this text offers him many techniques his physical therapy colleagues already utilize, including strain-counterstrain, myofascial release and therapeutic exercise. The practicing physical therapist will find this book equally helpful, as it presents the chiropractor's view of musculoskeletal dysfunction along with numerous techniques he/she can implement into practice., Dr. Oliver also includes a new approach to manual therapy with the best of chiropractic, physical therapy, movement therapy and energy-based medicine. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Manipulation Under Anesthesia Robert C. Gordon, 2005-04-21 Spinal manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) is a procedure intended for patients who suffer from musculoskeletal disorders in conjunction with biomechanical dysfunction. Performed using monitored anesthesia care, this technique is overcoming its controversial image and receiving regular use by a great number of practitioners. Manipulation Un |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Spinal Instability Robert N.N. Holtzman, H. Winston, Paul C. McCormick, Jean-Pierre C. Farcy, 2012-12-06 In this volume, world authorities on spinal surgery from the fields of Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Neuroscience present current data on the basic science and clinical management of the unstable spine. Unique to this book: a frank presentation of controversies in the field. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: The Biomechanics of Back Pain - E-Book Michael A. Adams, Nikolai Bogduk, Kim Burton, Patricia Dolan, 2012-11-19 Authored by experts of international renown, the new edition of The Biomechanics of Back Pain forms a bridge between the latest research and the effective clinical management of patients with back problems. Now published for the first time in full colour, the volume presents a unique synthesis of the latest research findings and explains its recent changes in emphasis - from trying to understand and reverse age-related spinal degeneration to addressing the soft tissue causes of pain. New chapters are devoted to Sensorimotor Control, and Cervical Spine Anatomy and Biomechanics, while a bonus website contains useful PowerPoint presentations, which include seminars entitled Back Pain and Forces on the Spine as well as an overview of the Psychosocial Flags Framework. Clinically orientated and highly practical throughout, The Biomechanics of Back Pain has become the standard platform by which readers keep abreast of research and developments in the field and is essential for all clinicians involved in the care and treatment of patients with back pain, as well as for those studying its causes and methods of prevention. - Established authoritative text for clinicians, lecturers, researchers and those working in the medico-legal arena - Emphasizes the latest perspectives in research and shows how it is now leading to advances in clinical methodology - Provides an overview of the best original research – including more than 350 new references – to provide researchers with the latest and most important information relating to back pain - Contains over 150 full-colour line artworks and more than 60 photographs - Additional chapters devoted to Sensorimotor Control, and Cervical Spine Anatomy and Biomechanics - Includes more than 350 new references - Now published in full colour with improved page design and navigation - Bonus website containing useful PowerPoint presentations, which include seminars entitled Back Pain and Forces on the Spine as well as an overview of the Psychosocial Flags Framework |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Lower Back Pain Relief with Inversion Therapy Shawn Tuttle, 2019-04-07 Have you tried many ways of managing or treating your lower back pain without success? Perhaps, it is time for you to try inversion table therapy. It is a non-invasive spinal decompression procedure that your doctor may likely advise you to try before considering other invasive options.Many people suffering from lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, bulging discs have found that inversion therapy performed using an inversion table provides great relief. Even though inversion therapy will not give you an overnight relief, you can use it to, at least, manage your pain and significantly reduce the level of pain you feel.In this book, the author, an astute researcher, documents how he was able to use the inversion table to greatly reduce his lower back pain. The information you will find in this book include but not limited to:1. General information about the inversion table therapy, which is a form of spinal decompression therapy2. The history of inversion therapy - it did not start today. Even some ancient civilizations used the inversion table to treat pain3. How to choose the best inversion tables4. Conditions that can be managed using an inversion table5. How to use the inversion table therapy to manage neck pain, lower back pain, sciatica, bulging discs, etc.6. Precautions you must take when using the inversion to avoid injury7. Things to expect during and after an inversion table therapy session, and many more.If you are at the verge of trying an invasive procedure for the treatment of your back pain; you may just need to try the inversion table therapy first, and you may likely ditch the idea of trying the other invasive procedures. Don't waste more time; get started now! |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: NeuroKinetic Therapy David Weinstock, 2012-06-05 NeuroKinetic Therapy is based on the premise that when an injury has occurred, certain muscles shut down or become inhibited, forcing other muscles to become overworked. This compensation pattern can create pain or tightness. By applying light pressure that the client then resists, the practitioner can evaluate the strength or weakness of each muscle, revealing the sources of injury and retraining the client’s body to remove the compensation patterns—reprogramming the body at the neural level.This easy-to-follow practitioner’s manual presents a series of muscle tests specially designed to uncover and resolve compensation patterns in the body. Author David Weinstock begins by explaining how this approach stimulates the body and mind to resolve pain. Organized anatomically, each section of the book includes clear photographs demonstrating correct positioning of the muscle accompanied by concise explanations and instructions. Labeled anatomical illustrations appear at the end of each section showing the relationships between the muscles and muscle groups. This essential resource is especially useful for physical therapists, chiropractors, orthopedists, and massage therapists looking for new ways to treat underlying causes of pain. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Chemonucleolysis Joseph E. Brown, Eugene J. Nordby, Lyman Smith, 1985 |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: The True Power of Chiropractic Jason W. Ingham, 2019-08-27 With over one hundred Americans dying everyday to opioid overdose, doctors must look toward permanent solutions before the epidemic continues to spiral out of control. This is where chiropractic comes into play. Instead of throwing medicine at symptoms and chronic pain and hoping they go away, chiropractic is a nonsurgical solution that can alleviate pain and save you money down the road. From watching his mother see dramatic results with her polio through chiropractic treatment, to being treated himself as a child, Dr. Jason W. Ingham knows the benefits of chiropractic all too well. He wrote this book as a guide for a pain-free life--one where you don't have to use medicine as a crutch. In The True Power of Chiropractic: Unlock Your Body's Natural Ability to Adapt, Renew, and Restore, Dr. Ingham will share his knowledge with you so you can take your first steps to improving your life through chiropractic. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Inversion Therapy for Neck and Back Pain: How to Use the Inversion Table Therapy to Manage Neck Pain, Back Pain, and Sciatica Shawn Tuttle, 2019-03-13 Have you tried many ways of managing or treating your back pain without success? Perhaps, it is time for you to try inversion table therapy. It is a non-invasive spinal decompression procedure that your doctor may likely advise you to try before considering other invasive options.Many people suffering from low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, bulging discs have found that inversion therapy performed using an inversion table provides great symptom relief. Even though inversion therapy will not give you an overnight relief, you can use it to at least manage your pain and greatly reduce the level of pain you feel. In this book, the author, an astute researcher documents how he was able to use the inversion table to greatly reduce his back pain. You will learn about the following:1. General information about the inversion table therapy, which is a form of spinal decompression therapy2. The history of inversion therapy - it did not start today. Even some ancient civilizations used the inversion table to relief pain3. How to choose the best inversion tables4. Conditions that can be managed using an inversion table5. How to use the inversion table therapy to manage neck pain, lower back pain, sciatica, bulging discs, etc.6. Precautions you must take when using the inversion to avoid injury7. Things to expect during and after an inversion table therapy session, and many more. If you are at the verge of trying an invasive procedure for the treatment of your back pain; you may just need to try the inversion table therapy first, and you may likely ditch the idea of trying the other invasive procedures. Don't waste more time; get started now! |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy H. Michael Mayer, Mario Brock, 2012-12-06 Percutaneous lumbar discectomy is a new surgical method for treating lumbar disc diseases. The goal of the procedure is decompression of the spinal nerve root by percutaneous removal of the nucleus pulposus under local anesthesia. Probably 20 % of all patients requiring lumbar disc surgery can be successfully treated by this method. During the past two years, percutaneous discectomy has spread rapidly, and it is now performed in most clinical departments engaged in spinal surgery. The first International Symposium on Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy, held in Berlin in August 1988, covered all current procedures known as percutaneous discectomy and the entire range of percutaneous techniques, both clinical and experimental. Its publication is important because of the recency of this new surgical procedure, the outstanding experience of the speakers - including the Japanese, American, and European pioneers of the technique - and last but not least the gaps in the knowledge of physicians concerning this topic. This procedure opens up new perspectives in the surgical treatment of degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Laser Spine Surgery Junseok Bae, Sang-Ho Lee, 2021-07-06 This book describes and illustrates state-of-the-art techniques in laser spine surgery. Laser technology has revolutionized surgeries in many specialties to perform minimally invasive and cutting-edge procedures. Recent advances in spinal surgery have led to the increasingly widespread use of minimally invasive techniques based on endoscopy and microscopy. Nevertheless, the application of laser in the context of spinal surgery remains less well known, and the aim of this book is to present practical usage of laser in spine surgery to our readers. A wide variety of minimally invasive approaches to spine surgery using CO2, Ho: YAG, and Nd: YAG lasers are presented in detail, with a discussion of equipment and specific recommendations on laser settings. Care has been taken to ensure that the content is faithful to the fundamental principles of spine surgery and evidence-based medicine. The book will be an essential resource for all who use or are intending to use lasers in spine surgery. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Professional Rescuer CPR American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, National Safety Council, 2001 This program provides individuals who have a job-related duty to respond to emergencies with the knowledge and skills to recognize and provide care in respiratory and cardiac emergencies. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Sciatica No More Pamela H. Royal, 2015-09-03 I woke up one morning and could not get out of bed – literally. Every time I attempted to raise myself to a sitting position, pain shot through my lower back and into my left hip and buttock... Does this sound familiar to you? That was 6 years ago when I first experienced the shocking sciatica pain. Horror could not begin to describe how I felt that day. For the next 12 weeks I went through hell and back. Through a series of non-surgical treatments, exercises, and stretches, I have been back pain free & have not needed to see a healthcare professional for sciatica since then. I continue to care for my back with stretching, walking and sometimes back strengthening exercises. Oh, and every now and then, I also treat my back to spinal decompression at the chiropractor’s office. The single most important thing I learned through my ordeal with sciatica is that there is no way any doctor can tell every patient everything he or she needs to know and, unfortunately, most patients don’t know what questions to ask. This is why I wrote Sciatica No More. I am hoping that this book will help people learn about their conditions, learn of the many treatment options, learn to live within the limitations of their bodies and learn to live free from sciatica pain. In this book, you will learn: - What is sciatica & sciatic nerve pain - Sciatica diagnostic processes, sciatica symptoms - Common causes of sciatica - Non-surgical treatment options - Natural remedies for sciatica pain - Exercises for sciatica relief - Surgical treatment options - Working with sciatica pain - Travelling with sciatica pain - Sleeping with sciatica pain - Myths and facts about sciatica - Learn to say sayonara sciatica - And much more... |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Strengthen Your Back DK, 2013-10-21 Strengthen Your Back covers all practical aspects of back care from diagnosis and treatment to exercises and pain relief. Illustrated step-by-step exercises help you address your back and neck pain, alongside carefully planned strategies to stop injuries recurring. Simple, clear diagrams show the anatomy of your back and neck and specialized sections deal with back pain in specific scenarios such as home, work, driving and gardening. Includes advice on where to seek help and how to get the best results from rehabilitation. Play an active role in your healthcare with Strengthen Your Back! |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Endoscopic Spine Surgery Daniel H. Kim, Gun Choi, Sang-Ho Lee, 2018-01-10 Endoscopic technology has advanced to the point where practitioners can now access, visualize, and treat spine pathologies previously only accessible through open surgical approaches. Endoscopic Spine Surgery 2nd Edition provides a comprehensive background on endoscopic spine surgery and covers an unparalleled number of minimally invasive spine procedures that have revolutionized the spine treatment paradigm. Readers will greatly benefit from many years of expertise and wisdom shared by master spine surgeons Daniel Kim, Gun Choi, Sang-Ho Lee, and Richard Fessler, and their expert contributors. Due to the narrow endoscopic view, subtle microanatomical differences in the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical regions are not always easy to visually discern. To address this challenge, the book contains detailed procedural descriptions and images mirroring endoscopic views spine surgeons encounter in the OR. Organized anatomically, 53 chapters guide readers systematically through lumbar, thoracic, cervical, and craniocervical junction procedures for pathologies ranging from low back pain and deformities to tumors, lesions, infections, and trauma. Key Features More than 1000 high quality images including color procedural photographs and medical illustrations provide in-depth visual understanding. Spinal pathologies and procedures delineated in 75 videos accessible via the Media Center - from case studies to step-by-step technique tutorials. Covers the full spectrum of spine endoscopy including percutaneous approaches, microdiscectomy, laminectomy, discectomy foraminotomy, hemilaminectomy, thoracic decompressions, fusion, fixation, and thoracoscopic procedures. The use of state-of-the-art technology such as ultrasonic bone dissectors, endoscopic radiofrequency denervation, the video telescope operating monitor (VITOM), minimally invasive tubular retractors, and 3D stereo-tubular endoscopic systems. Neurosurgical and orthopaedic residents, spine fellows, and seasoned spine surgeons will all greatly benefit from the significant knowledge and insights revealed in this remarkable multimedia resource. This book may also be of interest to neurosurgical and orthopaedic nurses, physical therapists, chiropractors, and medical device professionals. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Living with Back Pain Helen Parker, Chris J. Main, 1990 Addressing both the physical and psychological components of low back pain, this book presents a review of the major types of treatment. It focuses on recent approaches to the management of low back pain and offers coping strategies that are easy to learn and designed to minimize the impact of pain, enabling sufferers to live with the problem. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Clinical Guide to Positional Release Therapy Timothy Speicher, 2016-04-04 Clinical Guide to Positional Release Therapy With Web Resource provides professionals in the sports medicine and therapy fields with an easy-to-read reference on the clinical application of positional release therapy (PRT). The book is an invaluable resource for those who desire to learn, practice, and perfect the art of PRT to gently treat patients of all ages who have acute and chronic somatic dysfunction, including tightness and pain. Author Timothy E. Speicher, president of the Positional Release Therapy Institute, uses contemporary science and evidence-based practice to provide health care practitioners—including athletic trainers, physical therapists, massage therapists, and chiropractors—with a manual of PRT treatment techniques. The text is also suitable for students enrolled in upper-level courses in athletic training, physical therapy, and massage therapy programs. The highly visual book is organized in a manner that enables the reader to acquire a foundation of the applications, procedures, and theory of PRT. Part I explores the research surrounding PRT, providing articles that support the use of PRT through evidence-based practice. Readers will consider special populations, such as elderly patients, competitive athletes, and patients with disabilities. Part II explores PRT techniques by anatomical area. Each region (lower quarter, pelvis, spine, upper quarter, and cranium) contains an overview of common injury conditions and their myofascial triggers, differential diagnoses, and instructions on palpating and treating specific anatomical structures. Each chapter in part II also contains self-treatment techniques where appropriate. Clinical Guide to Positional Release Therapy dedicates considerable attention to palpation instruction, a core skill that enables successful diagnoses and applications of many orthopedic assessments and therapeutic techniques. Readers also will gain knowledge of anatomical and kinesiological structures to ensure success in assessment. Application of adjunctive therapies, such as ultrasound, electronic stimulation, massage, joint stabilization, and therapeutic exercise, is provided throughout the text to complement PRT and facilitate an optimal healing environment. Clinical Guide to Positional Release Therapy includes more than 400 full-color photos and illustrations. The unique layout of the book displays the anatomy, palpation, and treatment techniques in one or two pages, making the techniques visually easy for practitioners and students to follow and put into practice. In addition, scanning charts listing structures and mapping of the anatomical areas specific to the chapter content appear at the end of each chapter. The text is supplemented by a web resource featuring 61 videos demonstrating various PRT techniques described in the book. The most common conditions and the techniques used to treat them are detailed, and Dr. Speicher provides advice about adapting the techniques to other conditions and muscle groups. The supplemental videos can be accessed online. Whether students are just being introduced to PRT or medical professionals are already seasoned practitioners, Clinical Guide to Positional Release Therapy will assist them in using PRT in a simplified and structured manner to improve patient outcomes. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: The Lumbar Spine Harry N. Herkowitz, International Society for Study of the Lumbar Spine, 2004 The official publication of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, this volume is the most authoritative and up-to-date reference on the lumbar spine. This edition provides more balance between basic science and clinical material and has been completely reorganized for easy reference. New chapters cover gene therapy, outcomes assessment, and alternatives to traditional nonoperative treatment. The editors have also added chapters on preparation for surgery, surgical approaches, spinal instrumentation, and bone grafts. Chapters on specific disorders have a consistent structure—definition, natural history, physical examination, imaging, nonoperative treatment, operative treatment, postoperative management, results of surgery, and complications. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Low Back Disorders Stuart McGill, 2007 This second edition of 'Low Back Disorders' provides research information on low back problems and shows readers how to interpret the data for clinical applications. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Manipulation Past and Present Eiler H. Schiötz, James Henry Cyriax, 1975-01-01 |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Cervical Laminoplasty K. Nakamura, Y. Toyama, Y. Hoshino, 2003-07-24 Cervical laminoplasty for the treatment of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament was developed and refined in Japan during the 1970s. Since that time, various cervical laminoplasty techniques have been further analyzed and modified, and have proven to be clinically successful. Until now cervical laminoplasty has been practiced primarily in Japan, and surgeons outside Japan had only limited access to the detailed English literature needed to make full use of the procedures. This book fills that gap in English information and provides a detailed, up-to-date guide to performing safe and effective cervical laminoplasty. Drawing on the latest knowledge from Japan, the book covers the history of cervical laminoplasty, surgical anatomy, basic procedures, modified procedures, possible complications, and perspectives on the future of expansive laminoplasty. This volume by leaders in the field is an excellent guide for all surgeons interested in laminoplasty. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Muscle Energy Techniques, Second Edition John Gibbons, 2022-06-21 Revised and updated: a fresh new look to an established best-seller--an essential tool for physical therapists that offers unique insights into the versatile and highly effective technique of muscle energy techniques. Muscle Energy Techniques is a must-have for any student or practitioner of physical therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, or massage therapy. This practical guide--packed with full-color photographs and illustrations--fully explains the theory and practice of a range of muscle energy techniques. The book is broken in 5 parts. In part I, John Gibbons examines the theory and principles behind muscle energy techniques, with chapters that explain the technique, muscle imbalances, myofascial slings, and core muscle relationships. Parts II to IV break down the technique by body area--upper body, lower body, trunk, and pelvis--with clear descriptive explanations of the techniques. Accompanied by color photographs with directional arrows, each shows the practitioner how to maximize treatment benefits. Clear drawings allow the reader to understand the basic anatomy of each muscle. A concluding part V shows two applications of muscle energy techniques: self-lengthening techniques for the shoulder complex and muscle weakness testing of the gluteals. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Understanding Low Back Pain Mario A. Gutierrez M. D., Mario Gutierrez, 2005-05 Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from low back pain? While it is important that patients with low back pain educate themselves about the lower back, the information available is often more confusing than it is helpful. A single source of information should not be taken as the only truth, as this can lead to misconceptions and misunderstandings in the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. According to author Mario A. Gutierrez, MD, not all patients with low back pain are the same, and not all back conditions have a common cause. Dr. Gutierrez draws on more than twenty years of neurosurgery experience and direct patient contact to guide back pain sufferers in their quest for reliable information and diagnosis with topics such as: Causes of low back pain Current treatments for low back pain Low back surgery options Treatment myths Rehabilitation Health insurance/disability Prevention Whether you're a patient seeking answers, an aspiring medical professional, or a practicing physician, Understanding Low Back Pain is a must-have reference, complete with medical terminology, a short medical glossary, and frequently used medical abbreviations. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Treat Your Own Back Robin McKenzie, 2010 This easy to follow patient handbook provides the reader with an active self-treatment plan to resolve and manage back pain. First published in 1980, Treat Your Own Back has featured in many studies, which over the years have proven its benefits and validity. Study results show that exercises taken from Treat Your Own Back can decrease back pain within a week, and in some cases actually prevent back pain. Long term results include reduced pain episodes and decreased severity of pain.--Back cover. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Sacred Rest Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, 2017-12-19 Staying busy is easy. Staying well rested-now there's a challenge. How can you keep your energy, happiness, creativity, and relationships fresh and thriving in the midst of never-ending family demands, career pressures, and the stress of everyday life? In Sacred Rest, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine doctor, reveals why rest can no longer remain optional. Dr. Dalton-Smith shares seven types of rest she has found lacking in the lives of those she encounters in her clinical practice and research-physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, sensory, social, creative-and why a deficiency in any one of these types of rest can have unfavorable effects on your health, happiness, relationships, creativity, and productivity. Sacred Rest combines the science of rest, the spirituality of rest, the gifts of rest, and the resulting fruit of rest. It shows rest as something sacred, valuable, and worthy of our respect. By combining scientific research with personal stories, spiritual insight, and practical next steps, Sacred Rest gives the weary permission to embrace rest, set boundaries, and seek sanctuary without any guilt, shame, or fear. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Spinal Cord Medicine, Third Edition Steven Kirshblum, MD, Vernon W. Lin, MD, PhD, 2018-12-28 In this comprehensive, clinically directed, reference for the diagnosis and treatment of persons with spinal cord injury and related disorders, editors of the two leading texts on spinal cord injury (SCI) medicine have joined together to develop a singular premier resource for professionals in the field. Spinal Cord Medicine, Third Edition draws on the expertise of seasoned editors and experienced chapter authors to produce one collaborative volume with the most up-to-date medical, clinical, and rehabilitative knowledge in spinal cord injury management across the spectrum of care. This jointly configured third edition builds on the foundation of both prior texts to reflect the breadth and depth of the specialty. Containing 60 state-of-the-art chapters, the book is divided into sections covering introduction and assessment, acute injury management and surgical considerations, medical management, neurological and musculoskeletal care, rehabilitation, recent research advances, system-based practice, and special topics. New and expanded content focuses on the significant changes in the epidemiology of traumatic injury, the classification of SCI, and the latest medical treatments of multiple medical complications. In addition, chapters discuss new surgical considerations in acute and chronic SCI and the many advances in technology that impact rehabilitation and patients’ overall quality of life. With chapters authored by respected leaders in spinal cord medicine, including those experienced in spinal cord injury medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, neurosurgery, therapists, and researchers, this third edition goes beyond either of the prior volumes to combine the best of both and create a new unified reference that defines the current standard of care for the field. Key Features: Covers all aspects of spinal cord injury and disease with updates on epidemiology of spinal cord injury, the classification of spinal cord injury, newer methods of surgical intervention post-injury, updates to medications, advances in rehabilitation, and changes in technology Brings together two leading references to create a singular evidence-based resource that defines the current standard of care for spinal cord medicine Presents the most current medical, clinical, and rehabilitation intelligence Chapters written by experts across the spectrum of specialists involved in the care of persons with spinal cord injury Includes access to the downloadable ebook |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Epiduroscopy Daniel H. Kim, Salahadin Abdi, Günter Schütze, 2017-08-30 Due to advances in spinal endoscopy, practitioners are now able to offer efficacious alternatives to open surgery to patients with low back pain, radiculopathy, and related disorders affecting the epidural space. Epiduroscopy enables surgeons to access, diagnose, and treat discogenic pain and spinal pathologies using minimally invasive techniques via direct visualization and focused intervention. Typically performed as a one-day outpatient procedure under local anesthesia, epiduroscopy provides a viable option to many patients suffering from low back pain. Starting with the history of this procedure, the authors guide the reader systematically through relevant clinical indications, radiological anatomy, the pathophysiology of spinal pain, diagnostic modalities, and the use of specialized tools. Subsequent chapters detail specific conditions and approaches, histopathologic/microbiological findings, and patient assessment and outcomes. Key Features Clinical pearls gleaned from years of hands-on experience, including preventing and managing complications. Online access to 46 step-by-step surgical videos and animations provides in-depth understanding of techniques. Nearly 600 high quality images, including procedural photos and medical illustrations delineate approaches. The use of epiduroscopy-assisted mechanical adhesiolysis, laser procedures, radiofrequency, analgesic and pharmacological therapy, ozone therapy, spinal cord stimulation, and more. This is an essential resource for trainee and practicing physicians in the fields of neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, pain medicine, and interventional medicine. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Minimally Invasive Spine Fusion: Techniques and Operative Nuances Mick Perez-Cruet, Rudolf Beisse, Luiz Pimenta, Daniel H. Kim, 2011-04-30 Minimally Invasive Spine Fusion: Techniques and Operative Nuances provides spine surgeons with the comprehensive information they need to incorporate minimally invasive fusion techniques and instrumentation into their practices. Edited and authored by the experts in spine surgery, this comprehensive publication is filled with detailed clinical information to help the spine surgeon skillfully execute these procedures. Every technique is described in precise step-by-step fashion and incorporates information on preoperative assessment and planning, treatment options, operative technique, potential complications and management, outcome data, and tips and tricks. Beautiful color illustrations and intraoperative photos highlight the key steps for performing these techniques safely and effectively. Numerous preoperative and postoperative images demonstrate the possible results that can be achieved. Instrumentation, monitoring, outcome analysis, and complications are also discussed in detail. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Manipulation, Traction, and Massage John V. Basmajian, 1985 |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: The Slipped Disc James Henry Cyriax, 1980 |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Lumbar Segmental Instability Robert Gunzburg, Malcolm Henry Pope, 1999 This volume provides a review of the definition, biomechanics, physiopathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of lumbar segmental instability. The contributors address the controversies surrounding this condition and offer clinicians guidance in choosing appropriate and cost-effective therapy. |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Rehab Science: How to Overcome Pain and Heal from Injury Tom Walters, Glen Cordoza, 2023-04-11 Recover from injuries and put a stop to pain with this step-by-step guide In his new book, Rebab Science, renowned orthopedic physical therapist Tom Walters shows you how to take back the power to heal. He explains how to understand and identify pain and injury, how to treat common issues to muscles, tendons, ligaments, and more, and how to end chronic pain for good. Our current healthcare model, with its emphasis on treating symptoms rather than addressing the root cause of those symptoms, can be frustrating, especially for people with ongoing pain. Rehab Science outlines a new way of thinking about pain and injury with a movement-based system that helps you treat pain and heal from injuries on your own terms. Dr. Walters delivers proven protocols that strengthen the body, improve mobility and movement quality, alleviate pain, ensure full recovery, and keep pain and injury from reoccurring in the future. This book highlights common issues like ankle sprains, tennis elbow, and low back pain and provides protocols for rehabilitating each one step by step and week by week. Find out what you can do to accelerate the phases of healing by using targeted movements and pain-relieving rehab exercises. Full-color photo sequences show how to do each exercise correctly. In Rehab Science, you’ll learn: • How to identify and treat common pains and injuries • Which exercises can prevent pain from returning • How long you should be doing rehab exercises • Major signs and symptoms that may require medical attention • How a diagnosis can factor into recovery • What common X-ray and MRI findings mean • How to program exercises to rehab specific injuries • When you might need to consider surgery • And much, much more |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: Fascia Decompression Deanna Hansen, 2019-07-17 There is an expression: Youth is wasted on the young. However, youth isn't a function of age; it is a matter of proper mindset and right action. In this book you will learn about the fascia system and how Block Therapy is the key to unlocking the full diaphragmatic breath -- a game changer for how you age. You will learn how to address pain, aging and disease; how to maintain a healthy size and shape; how to manage stress and anxiety; |
| decompression therapy for sciatica: The World's Best Kept Health Secret Revealed Wellness Doctors Leading Wellness Doctors, 2004-10 Using the latest scientific and peer-reviewed research, these leading wellness Doctors of Chiropractic explore how to provide you with new levels of energy, health and wellness. They show you ways to stop and reverse healthchallenges and make conscious choices that could transform your life and the lives of your loved ones.They provide you information which could help you heal yourself and then, using what you have learned, help you heal your family. Doctors of Chiropractic are trained to identify within the nervous systemcauses of poor health, ilness and injuries. Without using drugs, invasive techniques or surgery, Docotrs of Chiropractic help the body naturally reverse current health problems and prevent future ones. Each year, 30 million people choose this provenform of healthcare and wellnesscare. |
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Decompression Therapy: What You Should Know About This …
Dec 2, 2022 · Decompression therapy is a treatment that helps reduce pain from pressure on nerves by stretching out the affected area. This treatment may help if other...
Decompression - Wikipedia
Decompression has several meanings, some of which are covered by several articles: Data decompression, the action of reversing data compression; Decompression (physics), the release …
Spinal Decompression Therapy: Is It Right for You? - WebMD
Jun 5, 2023 · WebMD explains both surgical and nonsurgical spinal decompression. Learn what’s involved and find out if it could ease your back pain.
Spinal Decompression Therapy - Cleveland Clinic
Jan 18, 2022 · What is spinal decompression? Spinal decompression describes different types of treatment that can offer back pain relief by taking pressure off the neural elements of your spine.
What to know about back decompression for back pain
Oct 20, 2023 · Back or spinal decompression refers to a group of treatments used to relieve pressure on spinal discs. A healthcare professional may recommend surgical and nonsurgical …
What is Spinal Decompression Therapy? Benefits & Risks
Oct 31, 2024 · Spinal decompression therapy can be an effective option for managing certain types of back and neck pain, particularly those related to disc compression. Whether non-surgical or …
What is Spinal Decompression Therapy & How It Relieves Pain
Feb 24, 2025 · Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical treatment for back pain that works by gently stretching the spine to relieve pressure on spinal discs. This pressure can build up due …
Spine Decompression Techniques Explained
Spine decompression helps ease pressure on spinal discs and nerves. It uses non-invasive or surgical methods. The goal is to lessen back pain and boost spinal health. Why is Spine …
What Is Spinal Decompression? Types, Benefits, Next Steps - Healthline
Jan 25, 2023 · The phrase “spinal decompression” refers broadly to a set of nonsurgical and surgical treatments designed to relieve pressure on the neural components of the spine, explains …
Spinal Decompression Surgery: Procedure and Recovery
For individuals dealing with conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease, spinal decompression surgery offers a powerful solution. This advanced procedure aims …
Decompression Therapy: What You Should Know About This …
Dec 2, 2022 · Decompression therapy is a treatment that helps reduce pain from pressure on nerves by stretching out the affected area. This treatment may help if other...
Decompression - Wikipedia
Decompression has several meanings, some of which are covered by several articles: Data decompression, the action of reversing data compression; Decompression (physics), the …
Spinal Decompression Therapy: Is It Right for You? - WebMD
Jun 5, 2023 · WebMD explains both surgical and nonsurgical spinal decompression. Learn what’s involved and find out if it could ease your back pain.
Spinal Decompression Therapy - Cleveland Clinic
Jan 18, 2022 · What is spinal decompression? Spinal decompression describes different types of treatment that can offer back pain relief by taking pressure off the neural elements of your spine.
What to know about back decompression for back pain
Oct 20, 2023 · Back or spinal decompression refers to a group of treatments used to relieve pressure on spinal discs. A healthcare professional may recommend surgical and nonsurgical …
What is Spinal Decompression Therapy? Benefits & Risks
Oct 31, 2024 · Spinal decompression therapy can be an effective option for managing certain types of back and neck pain, particularly those related to disc compression. Whether non …
What is Spinal Decompression Therapy & How It Relieves Pain
Feb 24, 2025 · Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical treatment for back pain that works by gently stretching the spine to relieve pressure on spinal discs. This pressure can build up …
Spine Decompression Techniques Explained
Spine decompression helps ease pressure on spinal discs and nerves. It uses non-invasive or surgical methods. The goal is to lessen back pain and boost spinal health. Why is Spine …
What Is Spinal Decompression? Types, Benefits, Next Steps - Healthline
Jan 25, 2023 · The phrase “spinal decompression” refers broadly to a set of nonsurgical and surgical treatments designed to relieve pressure on the neural components of the spine, …
Spinal Decompression Surgery: Procedure and Recovery
For individuals dealing with conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease, spinal decompression surgery offers a powerful solution. This advanced procedure …
