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JAN. 13, 2019, BROOKLYN WEEKLY
BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY
RELIEVES BACK PAIN
Local doctor treats herniated and bulging discs, sciatica, and serious lower back pain
DRX9000TM WITHOUT BACK SURGERY
Surgeons S perform f an estimated ti t
300,000 to 400,000
back surgeries every year. Annually, neurosurgeons
perform at least 100,000 operations for lumbar disc
disease alone, and orthopedic surgeons perform a
similar number. It is estimated that between 20% and
40% of these operations are unsuccessful.
That is why doctors from all over the country
are racing to acquire and get trained to operate the
DRX9000TM, an FDA approved device that is saving
thousands of Americans suffering from chronic back
pain from going under the knife.
Dr. Melinda Keller, who treats serious back
pain without surgery explains how the DRX9000TM
works... “Over 10 years ago, NASA began to notice
an unexpected result of space travel: Astronauts
that left with back pain would come back without
it. After investigated this now phenomenon here’s
what they found: During the anti-gravity state of the
mission there were decompressive forces on the
intervertebral discs and back pain was relieved. How?
When you travel through space, the effects of gravity
are removed and you are in a weightless state. All
the pressure is taken off your spine and discs. Even
better — and this is the key — a negative pressure
is created. This negative pressure actually sucks the
herniated material back into the disc and allows it
to heal. Thanks to the DRX9000TM, disc herniation
sufferers finally have a non-surgical solution.”
The main conditions the DRX9000TM has documented
or failure following back surgery.
Anyone wishing to learn more about this new
FDA approved solution to back pain or to set up an
appointment for a free consultation call Dr. Keller’s
office at 718 234-6212 or visit Brooklyn Spine
Center, 5911 16th Ave., Brooklyn, New York 11204.
Brooklynspinecenter.com.
JANUARY IS GLAUCOMA AWARENESS MONTH
success with are back pain, sciatica, herniated
and/or bulging discs (single or multiple), degenerative
disc disease, facet syndromes and a relapse
Make an Appointment for an Annual Eye Exam Millie R. Fell, MD
The New Year is the time to take
stock of your health. Start with your
eyes. January is “Glaucoma Awareness
Month”. It’s the perfect time to make an
appointment with your eye doctor for
your annual eye exam.
Glaucoma is a silent disease; there
are no symptoms, no pain. The only pain
a patient feels is the pain of irreversible
loss of vision. Unfortunately by the
time vision loss occurs, the damage is
irreversible. A visit to your eye doctor is
essential to detect if you have any risk
factors and clinical signs of glaucoma.
Another eye disease that can be aided
by early detection which is the leading
ADVERTO R I A L BRIGHTON EYE
cause of blindness in the United States
is Age-related Macular Degeneration.
In the Age-related Degeneration Study,
known as AREDS, it was shown that
vitamins containing zinc, Vitamins A, C
and E help to slow down the progression
of macular degeneration. In the second
phase of this study known as AREDS
2, fi sh oil (omega-3 fatty acids), lutein
and zeaxanthin, have been added to
the trial’s vitamins. Dr. Fell is a specialist
in the treatment of medical diseases of
the retina. She treats patients with wet
macular degeneration with multiple and
different injections known to stop the
progression of this disease.
Patients often ask what they can do
to prevent eye disease. Eating healthy
foods, exercising regularly, not indulging
in cigarette smoking and visiting your
doctors regularly is the best way to start.
Early detection of any disease and prevention
of disease is often the best way
to stay healthy. Taking fi sh oils, specifi -
cally omega-3 fatty acids in a triglyceride
form has been shown to reduce heart
disease, atherosclerotic disease and
cholesterol levels. They have also been
shown to improve joint function, hair
and skin. They have been shown to help
decrease the incidence of dry eyes and
improve blepharitis, a chronic condition
Clinical Assistant Professor
of Ophthalmology, NYU
in which there is constant eyelid crusting
and infl ammation. They are also thought
to help slow the progression of macular
degeneration.
Brighton Eye is a state-of-the-art eye
care facility complete with the latest diagnostic
and therapeutic equipment.
Most insurance plans are accepted.
Just check with the professional, friendly
staff when you call for an appointment.
Dr. Fell is a Board-Certifi ed Ophthalmologist,
working in Brooklyn for over 27
years and committed to the total wellbeing
of her patients. She is fellowship
trained in medical diseases of the retina
and is also an expert cataract surgeon.
Dr. Fell and the staff of Brighton Eye wish all a healthy and peaceful New Year.
Visit our state-of-the-art facility located at 2025 Kings Hwy718-339-6868www.brightoneye.com
Most insurances accepted
TAKING CARE OF BROOKLYN’S EYES FOR OVER 27 YEARS
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