It feels like back pain comes for many of us at some point in our lives, and it’s tricky to treat. A new gene therapy, which repairs damaged discs and reduces pain, has shown promise in mouse tests.

DURHAM, N.C. -- Duke researchers have discovered a unique repair mechanism in the developing backbone of zebrafish that could give insight into why spinal discs of longer-lived organisms like humans ...

Low back pain is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition worldwide and is closely tied to the progressive degeneration of intervertebral discs. Aging remains the strongest risk factor for this ...

Back pain is one of the most common health issues worldwide, and spinal disc problems are often at the root of it. When a disc becomes herniated, bulging, or degenerative, it can put pressure on ...

SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Histogen Inc., a regenerative medicine company with a novel biological platform that replaces and regenerates tissues in the body, announced today the ...

Spanish-speaking workers in physically demanding jobs represent one of the key patient groups for a new artificial disc from Fridley-based Medtronic. So, the company’s spinal division in Memphis, Tenn ...