Scientists discover hormone that may stop chronic back pain at its source

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A new study suggests a widely used bone hormone could help relieve chronic back pain in an unexpected way. Instead of just strengthening bone, it appears to stop pain-sensing nerves from growing into damaged spinal areas. In animal models, this led to stronger spinal tissue and reduced pain sensitivity. The findings hint at a future treatment that tackles back pain at its biological roots.

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