When does a 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 of 40 – 50 years. And we also know that most of the times,…

MRI of the spine can be a double edged sword. How?

So, the MRI of the spine is a useful tool to diagnose spinal problems as well as assess the age related changes. But it can also make the problem worse by creating undue stress in the patients by revealing pre-existing age related changes. Many of these findings may not even be the reasons for their symptoms.

Injection procedures for spine problems – when and how?

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 the pain may be persistent, recurrent or become chronic. First and foremost…

What are the warning signs that indicate a serious disease as a cause for back pain?

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% of the population will experience an episode of severe back pain at some point in their lifetime. The…

Warning signs that indicate that back pain could be due to a serious condition.

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% of the population will experience an episode of severe back pain at some point in their lifetime. The…

Endoscopic disc surgery helps a techie escape a serious disability.

A 32 year old software professional was suffering with severe low back pain and radiating pain in both the legs. He was unable to stand straight and could not walk more than a few metres due to the pain. His MRI revealed a large disc prolapse at L3-L4 level causing significant nerve root compression causing…