Groundbreaking hydrogel provides substantial relief for lower back pain
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An experimental formulation of a hydrogel can provide substantial relief for chronic low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease


JJ Shavit
- May 25
Groundbreaking hydrogel treatment significantly reduces lower back pain
With normal aging, the spine's vertebrae can become dry, thin, cracked, or torn, causing pain or loss of motion.


JJ Shavit
- May 24
Over 800 million people globally estimated to be living with back pain by 2050
Modelling suggests by 2050, 843 million people will be affected by lower back pain, the condition largely due to population increases.

JJ Shavit
- Apr 25
Experimental hydrogel injection significantly reduces lower back pain
A new study has shown that an experimental formulation of a hydrogel can provide substantial relief for chronic low back pain.


JJ Shavit
- Mar 25
Experimental hydrogel can significantly relieve lower back pain, study finds
Degenerative disc disease is the leading cause of chronic low back pain, which is one of the world’s most common medical conditions.


JJ Shavit
- Jan 25
Simple hydrogel injection can substantially relieve lower back pain, study finds
An experimental formulation of a hydrogel, injected into spinal discs, proved safe and effective in relieving chronic low back pain.

JJ Shavit
- Dec 25, 2022
Hydrogel injection can significantly relieve lower back pain, study finds
Hydrogel, injected into spinal discs, proved safe and effective in substantially relieving chronic low back pain caused by DDD.


JJ Shavit
- Nov 25, 2022
Simple hydrogel injection can substantially relieve lower back pain, study finds
Experimental formulation of a hydrogel, injected into spinal discs, proved safe and effective in substantially relieving lower back pain.

JJ Shavit
- Oct 25, 2022
Injectable hydrogel substantially relieves lower back pain, research finds
A hydrogel, injected into spinal discs, proved safe and effective in substantially relieving chronic low back pain caused by DDD.
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