Discovered in 1982, CGRP was found to be produced from the same gene that produces calcitonin, a hormone involved in regulating calcium levels in the body. Researchers quickly realized that CGRP acts as a neuropeptide, primarily found in nerve cells, and plays a role in various bodily functions such as pain sensation, regulating blood pressure, […]
The spine comprises of a column of vertebral bones intervening with intervertebral discs. (See diagram on the right) These discs play multiple roles including – shock absorption, allowing spine flexibility and movement, maintain disc height and contributing to spinal stability. In this blog, we discuss about the anatomy of the intervertebral disc, annular tears (a […]