Avoidable fear & its undesirable impact on spinal disorders.
Avoidable fear & its undesirable impact on spinal disorders Home Avoidable fear & its undesirable impact on spinal disorders One of the most striking features I see everyday in my clinical practice dealing with spinal problems is the fear factor that comes along with them. Fear affects multiple aspects of spine health and treatment: fear that the pain […]
World Osteoporosis Day just went by.
World Osteoporosis Day just went by Home World Osteoporosis Day October 20th is observed as World Osteoporosis Day every year in order to spread awareness about this silent killer disease which affects millions every year. Please do read and share this article from International Osteoporosis Foundation. https://www.osteoporosis.foundation/news/one-broken-bone-leads-another-warns-iof-world-osteoporosis-day-20201020-0532 You can also watch Dr Phani Kiran S, […]
Can scoliosis in children be life threatening?
Can scoliosis in children be life threatening? Home Can scoliosis in children be life threatening What is a spinal deformity or Scoliosis or Kyphosis? A Spinal deformity is an abnormal curvature in the spine. Scoliosis is an abnormal sideward curvature in the spine. Kyphosis is a abnormal forward bend in the spine. Most of the scoliosis and kyphosis deformities […]
When does a back pain need medical attention?
When does a back pain need medical attention? Home back pain need medical attention All back pains are not routine strains. Early diagnosis of any serious condition makes the treatment easier. Back and neck pain are very common symptoms. Almost all of us would have experienced an episode of significant back pain by the age […]
Back pain during the Covid-19 lockdowns.
Back pain during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Home Back pain during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Spinal problems during COVID-19 lockdown At a time when we are all battling the coronavirus pandemic, there are several areas of the world which are placed under lockdowns and restriction of movements of people in public places. Millions are staying home and […]
Injection procedures for spine problems – when and how?
Injection procedures for spine problems – when and how? Home Injection procedures Spine related pain is a very common symptom. Almost all of us will experience back or neck pain at some point in our lives. Most spine related pain settles down within a few days with rest, simple pain medications and physiotherapy. But, sometimes […]
MRI of the spine can be a double edged sword. How?
MRI of the spine can be a double edged sword. How? Home double edged sword MRI imaging of the spine is an important tool to diagnose and treat spinal disorders. It has tremendously changed the way we understand the disorders of the spine. So, the MRI imaging of the spine is the most important investigation that helps […]
Warning Signs That Indicate A Serious Disease As A Cause For Back Pain?
Warning signs that indicate a serious disease as a cause for back pain? Home indicate a serious disease Do not ignore your back pain if you have one of these red flag signs! Back and neck pain is a very common symptom many of us experience occasionally. It is estimated that almost 70 to 80% […]
Cervical disc prolapse: what are the symptoms and treatment options? When is surgical treatment necessary?
Cervical disc prolapse: what are the symptoms and treatment options? When is surgical treatment necessary? Home Cervical disc prolapse Cervical spine (neck) is the most mobile region of the spine. It has to carry the weight of the head in different postures and protect the spinal cord and nerve roots in the spinal canal while […]
Cauda equina syndrome. Explained through the story of a young techie.!
Cauda equina syndrome. Explained through the story of a young techie.! Home Cauda equina syndrome. It was at the end of a long day and I was seeing the last patient in my clinic. He was a young IT professional who came in dragging his feet, with support of two people. He complained of inability […]