Pass it on: You no Longer Need Suffer from Low Back Pain

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin

If you don’t suffer from low back pain yourself, you probably know someone who does. Eight out of ten people develop back pain at some point in their lives. Here’s what you need to tell them: You don’t have to just live with the pain…there is a solution.

Tell them that Dr. Kuruvila, MD., right here in the Denver/Lakewood area, has successfully treated hundreds of people with low back pain without surgery using the DRS Protocol™. Then, show them Dr. Kuruvila’s websitethat explains how DRS works, and encourage them to call.

Just one more thing to tell them: Not everyone is a candidate for the DRS Protocol. Only an examination by Dr. Kuruvila can determine that. But if you or your friend suffers from herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, sciatic pain, or failed back surgery, there is a good chance the DRS Protocol™ will bring relief without surgery and without drugs.

Don’t let your friend or loved one suffer any more…call (303) 456-4466 today.

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Losing Weight can Help You Avoid Low Back Pain

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

We should all be grateful for the DRS Protocol™ because it is effective at relieving the low back pain that comes with degenerative disc disease. To avoid this condition in the first place, you might want to start a good diet.  According to a recent study in the journal, Arthirtis & Rheumatism, overweight people are more likely to have degenerative disc disease than normal weight people.

The researchers did not answer why overweight or obese people develop disc problems at a greater rate than normal weight people, but the correlation was very strong in this study that tracked almost 2,600 Chinese men and women.  They believe extra weight causes more stress on your discs, or that overweight people are often less active.  Normal activity is good for your spine.

So, losing a few pounds now might keep you from suffering back pain later in life.  If you do have chronic low back pain cause by degenerative discs, failed back surgery, or any other reason, give the Denver Spine Institute a call right now.  Learn more about the DRS Protocol™ at our website.

If you would like to learn more about this study, click here

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Just What does DRS Stand For?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

You may have spent some time on our website learning about how the DRS Protocol™ works to reduce your lower back pain or neck pain without surgery.  But just what do the letters DRS stand for?  Decompression, Reduction, and Stabilization.

DRS™ applies an “axial” or distractive force to the injured disc levels.  In other words, DRS™ reduces pressure inside the disc, reducing painful herniation and the pain from other disc related degenerative conditions.

But this isn’t the whole story.  Dr. Eipe Kuruvila, MD, and the entire staff at the Denver Spine Institute practice  “Patient Centered Healthcare.”  Every back problem is unique, and so is every treatment.  We will build a custom treatment program just for you, and you will be an active participant in your care, not an observer.

Find out if you’re a candidate for the DRS Protocol™.  Click here to take our self test.  You don’t have to live with the pain.

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Exercise with Care

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

You may have seen a lot of articles lately about how exercise and programs like Yoga might help reduce lower back pain.  Exercise, in fact, is part of the DRS Protocol ™.  Activity and exercise do help keep your back healthy and can reduce minor pain.  Here, at the Denver Spine Institute, we just have two main concerns.

First, just as the right exercise can help, the wrong can do a lot of damage.  If you have minor low back pain, and want to see if exercise will help, come see us before you start.  We can check the seriousness of your condition, and recommend what type of exercise will help you, and not just make things worse.

Second, many of your are already in too much pain to exercise properly.  Your condition may be so serious, you need professional care, such as our DRS Protocol ™ which has helped thousands of people all over the country relieve their back pain without surgery.

Use simple caution.  Investing a few minutes talking with us about your exercise program before you start could save you a lifetime of pain.

Are you planning an exercise program this year to reduce or prevent back pain?

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Make 2012 the Year you do Something about Your Back Pain

Posted on December 27, 2011 by admin

If you, a loved one, or a co-worker is suffering from chronic back or neck pain, you just need to make one simple New Year’s resolution this year:  Go see Dr. Eipe Kuruvila at the Denver Spine Institute.

The only way Dr. Kuruvila can determine if you are a candidate for the DRS Protocol is for you to make an appointment for an examination.  If you are, you may remember 2012 as the year you finally stopped suffering from degenerative disk disease or failed back surgery, and began to take back your life.

Dr. Kuruvila is always busy at this time of year, so call today for your appointment.  Call (303) 456-4466, or click here to fill out a form and have the office contact you.

All of us here at the Denver Spine Institute wish you a joyful, prosperous, and pain free 2012.

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Your sleeping position could determine what pillow you use

Posted on December 14, 2011 by admin

Do you wake up with neck and back pain every morning? It could be a combination of your sleeping position and your pillow.

The ideal pillow is one that is medium firm and not too thick. This allows for the best positioning of the head and spine, just like you were standing up. Different types of pillows, however, can be used for different sleeping positions.

Back Sleeper recommendations: Memory Foam- Molds to the neck’s curve
Water Pillow- Constant support

Side Sleepers: Medium firm pillow that supports the space under the neck when lying down. Side sleepers may also benefit from sleeping with a pillow between the knees. This helps improve spinal alignment.

Stomach Sleepers: This sleeping style isn’t recommended at all because of the stress it puts on the lower back. Sleep with a giant body pillow in front to mimic the feeling of other sleeping positions.

Remember to replace your pillow every 4-5 years. If you don’t these recommendations may not help you at all because your pillow is inadequate.

Do you think a new pillow could help your morning back pain?

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Back Pain isn’t just for People

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

Animal experts at SeaWorld Orlando are attempting to help a whale with scoliosis. The whale, nicknamed “300”, was one of a few pilot whales that became beached in theFlorida Keysback in May.

After the rescue, the 1,000-pound female developed scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, which has kept her from swimming naturally.

Three times a day a team of animal experts perform hands-on therapy. They stretch the muscles and work her tail up and down. They are also creating a custom brace that will help correct the misalignment too. For a visual of this watch the video below.   To learn more about easing your back pain, visit our home page.

 

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Work can be a Real Pain

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Back pain in Britain is on the rise, and researchers believe our high tech gadgets might be the cause.

The British Chiropractic Association reported one out of four Britains complain of back pain, neck pain or shoulder pain because of items many people use on a daily basis.

Topping the list are laptop computers.  27% of sufferers reported using a laptop for more than two hours a day. As the use of laptops and smart phones increases, so will the number of back and neck pain sufferers continue to rise.  It’s hard on the user, and bad for businesses as back pain sufferers need to take more time off from work.

No doubt our work environments take a toll on our health. Sitting in the same position for long periods of time is harmful to your back and can build up tension.

Here are some tips to help alleviate or avoid back pain at work. Make sure the screen is the correct height, so you are not looking down. Sit with the armrests of the chair just under the desk and be as close to the desk as possible. If you must read documents or papers as you type, get a document holder and place it as close to the computer monitor as possible, so as not to have to move your whole head to read. Remove yourself from the desk at regular intervals throughout the day. Even 10 to 15 minutes will help. If leaving your work space is not an option, simple stretches can help relieve built-up tension.

Do you have a favorite way of relieving stress and back pressure while at work?  We’d love to hear your ideas.

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Back Pain, Men versus Women

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

In Canada, women’s lives are more impacted by low back pain than are men’s.  That’s the conclusion of a study by the Eli Lilly of Canadawhere the study was undertaken.

For example, 64% of women report their chronic low back pain affects their ability to enjoy life, versus 56% of men.  By almost the same margins, women reported their low back pain impacted their sleeping patterns.  In all, 71% of the women studied said their back pain impairs their ability to do basic household chores, versus 50% for men.

Whether you’re a man or a woman, the DRS Protocol™ can eliminate your lower back pain once and for all.  Learn more about it here on our website.

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Back Pain: Saving lives?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by jarrod

At Denver Spine InstituteDenver Spine Institute we provide treatment to relieve back and neck pain. Patient relief is our number one concern, but even we have to agree what happened in Sacramento, California back in October could be an exception.

Two paramedics in Sacramento, California had acted in response to a call from a patient with severe back pain and had just finished the run. As they were heading back to the station they heard gunshots from around the corner. Forgetting their safety, the pair drove directly to the scene where they found a 25-year-old police officer suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, including one to his lower abdomen. The two paramedics arrived even before dispatch was aware of the situation. The two then proceeded to staunch the blood flow and transport him to a local hospital, most likely saving his life.

We take our hats off to those two brave men, Brandon Lynch and Steve Arnett, as well as the men and women who work without rest to protect our health.

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