Back Pain
Study links parathyroid hormone to reduced chronic low back pain in mice by limiting abnormal nerve growth
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A study published in the journal *Bone Research* reports that parathyroid hormone (PTH) reduced pain-related behaviors in mouse models of spinal degeneration, apparently by strengthening vertebral endplates and triggering bone-cell signals that repel pain-sensing nerve fibers. The work was led by Dr. Janet L. Crane of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Back pain affects hundreds of millions worldwide as one of the most common chronic conditions. Recent research indicates that a specific amount of daily walking can help prevent it. This approach offers a simple way to improve quality of life amid rising medical costs.
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Back pain affects many people, and persistent myths can cloud decisions about care. Meghan Murphy, M.D., a neurosurgeon with Mayo Clinic Health System, reviews eight common misconceptions about back pain and offers evidence-based guidance that emphasizes lifestyle factors, movement and conservative treatment options.