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Study links back pain to a subtype of cells in spinal 'shock absorbers'

Study links back pain to a subtype of cells in spinal 'shock absorbers'

Almost 40% of the adult population experiences low back pain due to degenerating disks in the spine, but medical science hasn't understood exactly why the disks become painful. In a new study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, Cedars-Sinai investigators point the way to an answer—and possibly a step toward targeted treatment.

Source: Medical Xpress

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