London: Stem cells can replace surgical procedures for treating lower back pain, researchers say. The condition is common among older people and may be caused by degeneration of the discs between the vertebrae. The cells in such degenerated disc (mainly ... Read more »
Stem cells can ease lower back pain without surgery – New Kerala
London, Nov 29 : Stem cells can replace surgical procedures for treating lower back pain, researchers say. Read more »
Stem cell treatment may help treat low back pain – News-Medical.Net
Lower back pain affects many people and may be caused by degeneration of the discs between the vertebrae. Treatment for the condition using stem cells may be an alternative to today's surgical procedures. This is the conclusion of a thesis presented at the ... Read more »
Health IQ: Back pain – ABC Online
1. A 'slipped disc' is when one of the discs of cartilage between the vertebrae in your spine: a) comes loose from the spinal column and presses on a nerve. Read more »
Lower back pain and surgery – EurekAlert (press release)
Lower back pain and surgery EurekAlert (press release) Between 60 and 80 percent of people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives Disks, which are strong shock absorbers between the vertebrae ... and more?? Read more »
Breakthroughs In Treatment Of Spine And Back Conditions (Medical News Today)
Approximately 21 million visits were made to physicians' offices due to back problems in 2006. While countless adults experience back pain and stiffness, many suffer from serious spine and back conditions - including injury, herniated discs and the deterioration of the vertebrae. Read more »
2010 AAOS meeting highlights advancements in back and spine treatment options (News-Medical-Net)
Approximately 21 million visits were made to physicians' offices due to back problems in 2006. While countless adults experience back pain and stiffness, many suffer from serious spine and back conditions –including injury, herniated discs and the deterioration of the vertebrae. Read more »
Advances in back care and treatment options for slipped disc, spine surgery and vertebral fractures (News-Medical-Net)
Approximately 21 million visits were made to physicians' offices due to back problems in 2006. While countless adults experience back pain and stiffness, many suffer from serious spine and back conditions -including injury, herniated discs and the deterioration of the vertebrae Read more »
