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[New Blog Post] As people age, their bodies begin to break down from normal wear and tear throughout their lives. The spine is especially prone to this normal aging process. Throughout our entire lives, our backs hold up a significant portion of our weight. As a result, it is no surprise that as people age, it is common to notice pain in the back.

Top Causes of Low Back Pain | Advanced Stem Cell Institute 24 Aug Top Causes of Low Back Pain Posted at 12:16h in Back Pain, Blog, Stem Cell Therapy by admin7 0 Comments As people age, their bodies begin to break down from normal wear and tear throughout their lives. The spine is especially prone to this normal aging process. Throughout our entire lives, ou...

Shoulder pain, stiffness or weakness can make it difficult to carry out everyday tasks, like reaching for something on a high shelf, driving a car or brushing your hair. If you have pain that won’t go away, it’s time to see a doctor.

Shoulder Pain: 3 Most Common Causes and How to Fix It If your pain won't go away, it's time to see a doctor

Chronic pain is estimated to affect 20 percent of U.S. adults. It can be caused by a musculoskeletal injury (involving the bones, muscles, or joints), nervous system dysfunction, chronic diseases, and autoimmune disorders.

4 Most Common Types of Chronic Pain in American Adults Chronic pain affects 20 percent of adults and is characterized by pain that lasts more than 12 weeks. Learn the most common types in the U.S.

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A team of doctors at the University of Miami is working on what could be groundbreaking therapy for treating some COVID-19 patients.

With a focus on those suffering with severe lung inflammation, they’re using the umbilical system cells to treat patients.

For an update on how it’s progressing, Dr. Camillo Ricordi, a University of Miami professor and stem cell therapy researcher, joined Eliott Rodriguez and Rudabeh Shahbazi via Skype.

Coronavirus Q&A: Dr. Camillo Ricordi Gives Update On Trials Of Stem Cell Treatment For Most Severe COVID-19 Cases To give an update on the groundbreaking stem cell therapy for treating some COVID-19 patients, Dr. Camillo Ricordi joined Eliott Rodriguez and Rudabeh Shahbazi via Skype.

Most of the time, back or neck pain goes away on its own. Just the same, some or all of your symptoms may point to the need for medical attention. And although the possibility is rare, you may even need to go to the emergency room.

When you're in doubt about the severity or meaning of your symptoms, a call to your doc is in order. Here are eight signs that indicate you should definitely see a doctor for your neck or back pain.

Signs It's Time to See a Doctor for Neck or Back Pain Experiencing neck or back pain? Sometimes it is serious and sometimes it is not. Find out when you should see a doctor.

Can blood from coronavirus survivors help other people fight the illness?

Doctors in New York will soon be testing the idea in hospitalized patients who are seriously ill.

Blood Plasma From Survivors Will Be Given to Coronavirus Patients In people who have recovered, plasma is teeming with antibodies that may fight the virus. But the treatment beginning in New York is experimental.

Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts at least 12 weeks. The pain may feel sharp or dull, causing a burning or aching sensation in the affected areas. It may be steady or intermittent, coming and going without any apparent reason. Chronic pain can occur in nearly any part of your body. The pain can feel different in the various affected areas.

Causes of Chronic Pain Chronic pain is pain that lasts for at least 12 weeks. Learn about the causes, risk factors, and treatments for chronic pain.

WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR WHEN CONSIDERING REGENERATIVE MEDICINE? 🤔

What Should You Look For When Considering Regenerative Medicine? | Advanced Stem Cell Institute 27 Jan What Should You Look For When Considering Regenerative Medicine? Posted at 14:38h in Blog, Stem Cell Therapy by admin7 0 Comments You have done your research, tried many conservative options that all seem to fail, and now you have decided you are on the quest for regenerative medicine treatme...

The inevitable process of getting older puts you at greater risk of falling. Having osteoarthritis — especially in the hips and knees — makes falls even more likely.

Check out these simple exercises to build balance and strength.

Osteoarthritis in Your Hips or Knees? Try This to Improve Your Balance and Avoid Falls Simple exercises to build balance and strength

What is osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that happens when the tissues in the joint break down over time. It is the most common type of arthritis and is more common in older people.

NIAMS Health Information on Osteoarthritis What is osteoarthritis? It damages the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones, causing bones to rub together, producing pain, swelling, and loss of motion.