Spine Surgery in India: A Growing Frontier for Independence Day
Spine Surgery in India: A Growing Frontier for Independence Day As India celebrates its Independence Day, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the advancements in healthcare, particularly in the field of spine surgery. Over the past few decades, India has emerged as a global hub for medical tourism, with spine surgery being one of […]
How to Choose the Correct Pillow to Avoid Neck Pain
How to Choose the Correct Pillow to Avoid Neck Pain Introduction Neck pain is a common issue that can significantly impact daily life. One of the key factors contributing to neck pain is the type of pillow used during sleep. Choosing the right pillow can help maintain proper spinal alignment and reduce discomfort. This article […]
Road Safety: Preventing Spine Injuries
Road Safety: Preventing Spine Injuries Road safety is a critical issue that affects everyone, from pedestrians to drivers. While many focus on avoiding collisions and ensuring vehicle safety, the consequences of road accidents extend far beyond immediate injuries. Among the most serious and often overlooked outcomes are spine injuries, which can lead to chronic pain, […]
Mobility After Spine Surgery
Mobility After Spine Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients undergoing Spine Surgery in Bangalore Spine surgery can be a pivotal turning point for individuals suffering from chronic back pain, herniated discs, or spinal stenosis. In Bangalore, where advanced medical facilities and skilled spine surgeons are readily available, the journey to recovery and improved mobility is […]
Tips for preventing back pain during and after Gardening work
Gardening is favourite occasional pass time for some of us and crucial daily part of life activity for some. Whether you like gardening or not, the activities involved in gardening like leaning over, lifting pots pulling weeds etc can take a big toll on your back. After such strenuous activities you may notice a small […]
How Smartphone use is affecting our Spine (Neck more than back)
Phones have revolutionized our lives and infiltrated all spheres of our life from education to recreation to vocation. It is more than just a means of communication; it has become an inseparable part of our life- like an appendage attached to our bodies. However, smartphones have also become a reason for specific health concerns, including […]
Can a spinal infection be the cause of my back pain?
Infections of the spine are relatively rare compared to other spine conditions like slip disc. But if a spinal infection happens, it can cause significant damage which can cause paralysis or sometimes even be life threatening if not treated at the earliest. Spinal infections can affect the bones (vertebrae), the discs (cushions between the bones) […]
What is Spinal Nerve Compression?
What is Spinal Nerve Compression? Spine specialists refer to any condition that applies pressure to the spinal cord or nerve roots as spinal nerve compression. A variety of factors can cause spinal nerve compression. The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carries messages between our brain and the rest of our body. The […]
Types of Spine Surgery
In this article, we will try to put various types of back surgery into perspective from a patient’s point of view. I hope this will give patients a better foundation while discussing the technical terms related to surgical options with your spine surgeon. Broadly spine surgeries related to back can be divided into 3 categories: […]
Disc bulge treatment: Do all disc bulges need treatment?
Spinal discs act as cushions between the vertebrae in your spine. They’re composed of an outer layer of tough cartilage that surrounds softer cartilage in the centre. Spinal discs are the shock-absorbing rings of fibrocartilage that separate our bony vertebral bodies while allowing movement at each spinal level, and enough room for the major spinal […]