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Literature review shows spinal manipulation beneficial for neck pain
05-02-2007 · EurekAlert!A new literature review finds evidence that patients with chronic neck pain reported significant improvement following chiropractic spinal manipulation.
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Orthopedic researchers have for the first time found stem cells in both degenerated adult intervertebral discs of the human spine and in discs of animals. The scientists isolated cells from discarded disc tissue that could still proliferate, noting that under certain conditions, the cells could be coaxed to form bone, cartilage or fat. The work suggests that such cells might someday be used to help repair degenerating discs and remedy lower back and neck pain.
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- Intensive training of young tennis players causes spinal damage
07-18-2007 · EurekAlert!
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- MRE could provide a definitive diagnosis for people with muscle pain, Mayo Clinic study shows
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- How a pain in the neck could be bad for your blood pressure
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- Cryoablation continues to show good results for kidney cancer patients
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- 7-year neck pain study sheds light on best care
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