Mechanisms of spinal pain: The dorsal root ganglion and its role as a mediator of low-back pain

James Neil Weinstein*

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    Abstract

    The dorsal root ganglion as a mediator for low-back pain in an animal model was investigated. Low-frequency vibration, a known mechanical cause of low-back pain, was in-vestigated. Quantitative results suggest a significant re-duction effect on substance P, one of several neurotransmitters located in the dorsal root ganglion. The functional results of these changes are currently under in-vestigation.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)999-1001
    Number of pages3
    JournalSpine
    Volume11
    Issue number10
    StatePublished - Jan 1 1986

    Keywords

    • Dorsal root ganglion
    • Low-back pain
    • Neurophysiology
    • Substance P
    • Vibration

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
    • Clinical Neurology

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