Alarm bells or Red flags: When to see Spine specialist at the earliest.
Not all back and neck pain need detailed investigations and evaluation, as majority of them are self-limiting or their severity can be limited by non-operative measures like physiotherapy and life style changes. However, there are few scenarios where back and neck pain would need more detailed scrutiny. All of the below, mentioned symptoms should initiate […]
Getting ready for an MRI of your Spine
What is an MRI? An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan uses magnets and radio waves to capture images inside your body without making a surgical incision. The scan allows your doctor to see the soft tissue of your body, like muscles and organs, in addition to your bones. An MRI can be performed on any […]
Neck pain and Back pain in Ankylosing spondylitis:
Neck pain and Back pain in Ankylosing spondylitis: Ankylosing spondylitis belongs to a group of arthritis conditions that tend to cause chronic inflammation of the spine (spondyloarthropathies). It is one of the causes of back pain and neck pain in adolescents and young adults with a genetically inherited tendency where is the HLA-B27 gene can […]
Non operative treatement options for back pain and neck pain
Back pain and neck pain are not only extremely common but are also very debilitating. More than 90 percent of times these don’t need any intervention ( investigation or surgery). Enlisted below are some of the commonly asked questions about non-interventional options for relief of back pain and neck pain.In my practice as a spine […]
Does cervical spondylosis cause dizziness? –Vertigo
Does cervical spondylosis cause dizziness? –Vertigo Vertigo resulting from cervical spondylosis is not a widely accepted phenomenon. The pathogenesis of cervical spondylosis leading to vertigo presented in the literature is quite complex and contentious. Vertigo is a treatable condition. Without proper medical guidance, your symptoms could get worse. Self-diagnosis is not recommended since this […]
SCOLIOSIS AWARENESS MONTH JUNE
What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone with rotation of the spine along its axis. The spine has normal curves when looking from the side, but it should appear straight when looking from the front. People with scoliosis develop additional curves to either side of […]