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The intervertebral disc has a reputation problem. Unlike bone or muscle, it’s often viewed as a structure that wears down — not one that adapts. But what if the right kind of loading could actually support disc health?

A new systematic review in Sports Medicine suggests that possibility — with one notable caveat.


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