Thirty-one million Americans have low back pain at any given
time
One
half of all working Americans admit to having back symptoms
each year.
One
third of all Americans over age 18 had a back problem in the
past five years severe enough for them to seek professional
help.
And
the cost of this care is estimated to be a staggering $50
Billion yearly--and that's just for the more easily
identified costs!
These
are just some of the astounding facts about Americans and
their miserable backs! Is there any wonder why some experts
estimate that as many as 80% of all of us will experience a
back problem at some time in our lives?
(Materials of American Chiropractic
Association)
Only
0.3% of patients with intervertebral osteohondrosis who
receive multifaceted spinal neurology therapy require
neurosurgery.
(Materials of International Vertebroneurology Association)
Because back problems are this common it's probably going to happen to
you too!
Dear Friends,
Our Fund has been established in memory of an honorary member of
Euro-Asian Academy, Distinguished Contributor to medical research
and development - Professor Jacob Popelansky, M.D., D.Sc. who was
the founder of the Vertebroneurology (Spinal Neurology), an original
clinical doctrine. We are registered under the 501 (3) Section as
non-profit organization.
In the U.S. there is a serious lack of non-surgical treatment of the
most widely spread chronic spinal and musculoskeletal pathologies.
Integrative healing service of intervertebral osteochondrosis is
only in its beginning stages in this country. It is a grandiose
niche that “wants” to be filled, and a genuine challenge that needs
to be met. Our goal is to integrate the efforts of neurologists,
orthopedists, osteopaths, naturopaths, chiropractors, physical
therapists, massage therapists and acupuncturists, educate them and
give the systemic approach in the sake of the sick people.
Unification of their experiences based on the efficient approach
that is the central feature of spinal neurology therapy drastically
diminishes the need in neurosurgery, which often causes many
complications. Coordination of applications of the above-mentioned
disciplines against this chronic affliction decreases the frequency
and shortens duration of complications, relieves pain, and
disability without traumatic surgical intervention. According to
International Vertebroneurology Association,
The noble mission of Orthopedic Neurology Research Fund (ONRF) is to
introduce American physicians to new ideas and tools in order to
maximize patient relief and provide them with an efficient holistic
approach towards diagnosis and adequate therapy of multiple spinal
neurologic diseases – for the sake of suffering patients.
Our activities include:
Academic and financial
support of clinical and para-clinical research in the field of
Spinal Neurology;
Education of
professionals and general public through seminars, conventions, and
classes of continuing education;
Writing and publishing
of professional manuals, textbooks, and brochures.
Your support of our developing organization will be highly
appreciated. Charitable involvement of the community to this cause
would indicate a pressing need for the expansion of spinal neurology
research and therapy. Furthermore, it would attract financial
contributions and support of the federal government.
Charitable resources may be mailed to:
Orthopedic Neurology Research Fund
P.O. Box 82193
Kenmore, WA 98028
You will receive back the official notification of your non-taxable
donation.
