Story at-a-glance Allergies are a sign your body’s immune system is working overtime; consuming sugar during pregnancy may increase your child’s risk of developing allergies and asthma Sugar has a profound effect on the health of your growing baby, and may increase your own risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, hypertension and brain-related disorders as well…
Loading Please Wait American Heart Association Renders Itself Obsolete With 1960s Dietary Advice on Coconut Oil Story at-a-glance – According to the latest advisory from the American Heart Association (AHA), saturated fats such as butter and coconut oil should be avoided to cut your risk of heart disease Replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats such…
Story at-a-glance – Signs of nutrient deficiencies include cracks at the corners of your mouth, a red scaly rash on your face, hair loss, muscle cramps, tingling in your hands and feet, and more Some of the most widespread nutrient deficiencies in Americans include magnesium, choline, vitamin D, B vitamins, and omega-3 fats Green Tea…
Story at-a-glance One in 4 Americans reports knowing someone addicted to opioids, and driving under the influence of these and other drugs has become a serious problem, now causing more fatal car crashes than drunk driving Prescription and/or illegal drugs were involved in 43 percent of fatal car crashes in 2015; 37 percent involved illegal…
Story at-a-glance– The overconsumption of sugar is increasingly being linked to brain-related health issues such as depression, learning disorders, memory problems and overeating Research suggests consumption of sugar and sweets can trigger reward and craving states in your brain similar to addictive drugs Not all sugars have the identical effects. Fructose has been shown…
Story at-a-glance– Among U.S. adults aged 75 and older, 1 in 45 suffered from a brain injury that led to an emergency room visit, hospitalization or death in 2013 This is a 76 percent increase from 2007 — with the primary cause being falls Regular exercise, protecting your vision health and removing home hazards can…
Story at-a-glance– A 40-year-old previously unpublished trial shows that while replacing saturated fat with vegetable oil lowered total cholesterol by 14 percent, for every 30 point drop in total cholesterol there was a 22 percent increased chance of death Many other trials have also found that replacing saturated fats with vegetable oils increase mortality risk…
It has often been said that an accident involving a patient has pre-existing arthritis that the ensuing bodily injury was likely pre-existing, That couldn’t be further from the truth. As an example, if a 22 year-old body-builder and a 90 year-old man that is 4 foot 2 inches and riddled with arthritis are both in…
Optimizing Your Sleep Sanctuary Sleep in complete darkness, or as close to it as possible. Even the tiniest bit of light in the room can disrupt your internal clock and your pineal gland’s production of melatonin and serotonin. Even the tiniest glow from your clock radio could be interfering with your sleep. This will help…
Most women who were pregnant in the Mad Men era of the 1960s — or earlier — will tell you that their doctors approved all kinds of practices that would never pass muster today: Smoking to alleviate constipation. Drinking, albeit in moderation. Weight control for the sake of vanity, not health. An extreme example is…
While Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is usually characterized as a repetitive stress injury, it can also be caused by pregnancy. In fact, CTS is a common complaint among pregnant women due to the increase in fluid build-up in the tissues, including the forearms and wrist. Edema is the technical term for fluid build-up, and it…
Have you ever wondered “What type of mattress is best for my back?” Between the many types of mattresses available on the market—foam, coiled, water, as well as combinations of all these, not to forget further options between soft, medium, or firm—where do we begin? All of these variables make finding the right one truly…
American Back Center specializes in disc, back & joint conditions and offer free doctor consultations. We are the Pittsburgh area’s leading practitioner of the revolutionary VAX-D therapy system. VAX-D is instrumental in treating herniated discs, bulging discs, failed back surgery, degenerated discs, chronic low back pain, sciatica and spinal stenosis. In addition we also offer therapy & rehabilitation services. We have over 38 years experience and our state-of-the-art facilities are designed with your comfort and rehabilitation in mind
VAX-D ® Treatment is designed to relieve pressure on structures that may be causing low back pain. It relieves the pain associated with herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome and radicular pain.
Learn MoreWith herniated and degenerated discs, the escaped nucleus pulposus may be completely retracted back into the disc by the tenth session, which can result in significant pain relief. However, pain reduction does not mean the disc has fully healed. A full recovery is vital in order to prevent re-injury.
Learn MoreVAX-D ® Treatment provides relief for patients suffering from the common causes of low back pain and radicular pain. These conditions include discs that are herniated or degenerated, as well as posterior facet syndrome. Also Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, and Failed Back Surgery. VAX-D addresses the structural cause of your disc problem, not just the symptoms, correcting the problem. VAX-D is backed by real science, with real results.
Learn MoreAt the beginning of each session, you will be comfortably fitted with VAX-D’s patented pelvis harness shown in clinical studies to achieve optimal decompression of the lumbar spine.Patients may choose to receive their treatment lying face-down or on their back.
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