Stem Cell Research News – Newsletter for November 29, 2010

Stem cells can ease lower back pain without surgery

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 made of cartilage) no longer work normally, drying out the disk, which impairs … Original source on Gaea Times at : Stem cells can ease lower back pain without surgery.