Orthomedical Blog

• Leverage Traction System Jan 06, 2017 Leverage Traction System The LTS™ System not only provides support for but separates the knee joint, reducing the load on the knee. The separation of the knee joint and consequent reduction... Read more
• Cervical Alignment And Traction System Jan 06, 2017 Cervical Alignment And Traction System When patients wear the inflated Disk Dr., the Airtouch™ System provides secure, customized cervical traction by creating columns of air along the cervical... Read more
• Vertical Air Pressure Technology Jan 06, 2017 Vertical Air Pressure Technology VAP™ is a unique technology developed by Changeui Medical that controls and channels the expansion of air via vertical inflatable columns. The air pressure... Read more
• How long is the spinal cord? Jul 16, 2015 The human spinal cord, part of the central nervous system, is generally around 17 inches long, and extends from the brain to the lower back. Your spinal cord is protected by the vertebral column (also... Read more
• Personal Health Budget Nov 01, 2014 Personal Health Budgets Personal health budgets are being introduced by the NHS to help people manage their care in a way that suits them. They have been piloted in a number of places across England... Read more
• Conservative Treatment for a Cervical Herniated Disc May 18, 2014 When the initial pain from a cervical herniated disc hits, anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (e.g. Advil, Nuprin, Motrin) or COX-2 inhibitors (e.g. Celebrex) can help reduce the pain. The... Read more
• 8 Tips to Alleviate Back Pain on Your Road Trips Apr 24, 2014 Spring break is right around the corner, and for many of you that could mean a long car ride to a warm destination. While  road trips can be a great way to save on airfare and see the country,... Read more
• Returning to work Apr 15, 2014 As stated above, in most cases it is preferable to avoid sickness absence when experiencing back pain, however sometimes it is unavoidable and in such cases it is important to work towards as early a return... Read more
• Adjusting your working hours when experiencing back pain Apr 15, 2014 When experiencing back pain you may find it difficult to work your contract hours and may benefit from adjusting them. Many people with back pain find that spending long hours at a desk exacerbates their... Read more
• Manual handling Mar 26, 2014 Your body can cope with many daily stresses and strains, however, there are things you and your employer can do to prevent the stresses and strains at work resulting in back problems, the most important... Read more
• Products to Manage Back Pain Apr 16, 2015 There are numerous products available that can help you manage back pain. Similar to the available treatments, there is not a single product that helps back pain, but by consulting experts, other back... Read more
• Managing back pain Mar 26, 2014 Although prevention of back pain and its reoccurrence ( back pain often comes and goes) is important, managing the pain when it does strike is just as crucial to speeding up your recovery. There... Read more
• Preventing back pain Mar 23, 2014 Most people think sitting up straight or lifting from the knees is all they need to do to prevent back pain, however, there is much more you can do to promote good back health. Exercise The most... Read more
• About back pain Mar 23, 2014 Your back consists of numerous bones (vertebrae), muscles, tendons, nerves, ligaments and discs (the 'shock absorbers' between the vertebrae). These together from a very strong, flexible and complex... Read more
• Back care for manual labourers Mar 22, 2014 Back pain is very common; in any given year 40% to 50% of the population experiences it and virtually all of us will be affected by it at some stage in our lives. It costs the healthcare industry and the economy... Read more