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.
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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…
Can scoliosis in children be life threatening?
Read this article to understand the importance of identifying early onset scoliosis in children.
World Osteoporosis Day just went by.
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, explaining the importance of diagnosing and treating Osteoporosis in this…
Avoidable fear & its undesirable impact on spinal disorders.
Fear has a significant influence on spine health. Most of the fear is unfounded and avoidable with proper awareness and taking help of the spine specialists.
Back pain during the Covid-19 lockdowns.
Working from home, one may actually find themselves in a much worse posture than working in the office chair !.
Tips to avoid pregnancy related back pain.
Are you pregnant or planning pregnancy?
Follow the tips to prepare yourself to prevent back pain during and after.!
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…
The Smoker’s Spine.
We all know that smoking has a lot of deleterious effects on multiple organ of the body and causes cardiac disease, lung problems, reproductive disorders and various cancers. But what is little known is that smoking affects the bones as well as the discs in the spine. Lot of population based studies have demonstrated that…
The Nexus Between Smoking and Degenerative Disc Disease — Spine & Orthopedic Center – Blogs | Ideas | Tips
The term ‘degenerative disc disease’ is confusing due to the fact that discs naturally go through the process of degeneration over time as a part of the aging process. via The Nexus Between Smoking and Degenerative Disc Disease — Spine & Orthopedic Center – Blogs | Ideas | Tips If you liked the article, please share…
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