You fracture your arm it’s put into a cast. You sprain your hand and out comes the crepe bandage. These are very commonly used arm supports. However, between fractures and sprains there’s a whole range of arm pains that need an equally wide array of support products that we may not be aware of. In…
Field of pain medicine and orthopedics has advanced in leaps in recent years. Today, pain conditions can be managed to the extent that the patient, in most cases, can almost always return to a normal life. Along with treatments, support accessories have also advanced. These are recommended based on the condition and requirements of the…
There’s no taking away from the joys of having a baby, but it’s definitely not easy for your body. The body needs to make a number of changes to accommodate another life. These changes can cause pain and discomfort. The Spinalogy Clinic, Pune specializes in the non-surgical treatment of back pain. In this article we…
Breaking a bone anywhere in the body is painful to say the least. But when it comes to spinal fractures, things become slightly more complicated. The spinal cord protects the spinal nerves. This area is highly compact and minor changes in anatomy of spine can cause debilitating pain. From severe pain to immobility, a spinal…
When we think of bones, we usually think of hard lifeless structures. Yet our bones are made up of an intricate network of blood vessels and nerves. They need nourishment and are constantly being regenerated. Bones are the only substance in the human body that can completely regenerate and re-grow. Why is it then that…
Back pain can be excruciating. It is known to cause more disability than any other condition. For some, the only resort is surgery. Unfortunately surgery may not always work. In fact more often than not surgery fails. That doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be attempted. It just means you need to understand what to expect from…
The spine (vertebral column) protects the spinal cord which extends from base of skull to tail bone. Many nerves arise from spinal cord and connect all parts of body to the brain. These nerves provide sensation and mobility to all parts of body and limbs. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human…
Whiplash in medical terms refers to an injury that occurs when the neck suffers a sudden jerk or jolt. This forces the neck backwards and then forwards, moving it beyond its usual range of motion, leading to damage in the muscles and tendons. The medical term for whiplash is Cervical Acceleration-Deceleration syndrome. Read the complete…
There are some kinds of neck pain that we have no control over. Age related wear and tear for example or neck pain due to an injury. But the more common neck pains we face can be controlled and prevented to some extent. While neck pain is rarely indicative of something more serious, it’s still…
There are some yoga poses that you can just look at and know you need to avoid if you have neck pain. Take for example the Fish pose. This pose requires you to lie flat on your back and raise your upper body on your elbows without lifting your head off the floor. Undoubtedly this…
