Vertebral Discs Show New Cell Growth With Exercise

Swedish investigators reported at the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) Conference that in rats, one hour of exercise daily on a treadmill increased new cell growth in the vertebral discs compared with rats just allowed their usual activities. This is encourging news as regular daily exercise may help prevent disc related problems.

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