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…
Yoga helps you relax, strengthens your muscles and improves flexibility. But for those suffering from a medical condition, it may not be such a pleasurable experience. Yet the health benefits of yoga does wonders for various medical conditions. In this article, we at the Spinalogy Clinic, Pune examine yoga postures that should be avoided by…
Back pain, weakness, stiffness, pins & needles and spasms are just a few symptoms of a slipped or herniated disc. This pain could occur anywhere in the body (not just the back) depending on the source of the pain. Whilst this condition is painful, the good news is that it is highly treatable. The treatment…
Back pain can come in different forms and intensities. It could be caused by something as simple as poor posture to more extreme situations such as a high-impact accident. As you can see not all back pain is the same. The kind of pain one feels depends on where in the back it occurs and…
Sciatica is almost always grouped with back pain, and whilst this doesn’t necessarily help with treatment and diagnosis it certainly helps with prevention. Damage to the back can cause Sciatica and keeping your back healthy is one of the most important aspects of preventing the occurrence of Sciatica. For those who may not be aware,…
While most forms of arthritis are caused by degeneration of the bones and cartilage, Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. This means that the body perceives healthy cells as diseased and begins to attack them. Rheumatoid Arthritis can affect a person’s daily life both physically and mentally. We at Spinalogy Clinic, Pune delve further into…
