Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Poor posture is increasingly become an issue in our day-to-day world, where office workers need to sit for extended periods of time in front of the computer, with few breaks. When you sit slouched at a desk for hours it can have debilitative effects on the muscles in our backs, requiring […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 For people who are suffering from bilateral foraminal stenosis, the obvious choice is to search for possible treatment options so that they can get better. Get to know about some of the possible treatment options for bilateral foraminal stenosis. What is Bilateral Foraminal Stenosis? When the spinal nerve root becomes compressed […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Foraminal stenosis is a condition in which the vertebral foramen become narrowed. This typically happens only with the foramen on one side of the vertebrae (unilateral foraminal stenosis). Get to know what causes Bilateral Foraminal Stenosis, its symptoms and available treatment options. What is Bilateral Foraminal Stenosis? However, in some cases, […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Pars interarticularis is a small piece of bone located at the base of our spine where L4 and L5 vertebrae are located. Any defect of the pars interarticularis will cause pain, stiffness, and severe discomfort in your lumbar area. This could be due to muscle soreness, trapped nerves, or inflammation. Get to […]
Last updated: 4th March, 2020 What is Thiocolchicoside? Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant prescribed to treat muscles stiffness in the spinal column, low backache, joint diseases, muscles stiffness in nerve diseases and other conditions. Get to know how Thiocolchicoside works, its side effects, precautions, and contraindications where Thiocolchicoside is not suggested. Read about Thiocolchicoside in Hindi […]
Last updated: 24th December, 2019 Back pain all over the globe is one of the most common aches. It is believed that nearly 80% adults suffer from back pain at least once in their lifetime. It is also a difficult symptom to analyze for an exact cause as so many conditions can lead to back pain. […]
Last updated: 6th March, 2020 A lumbosacral joint (L5-S1) comprises of 5 vertebrae in the lumbar segment of the spine (L1 to L5) and the sacrum (S1). Sacrum connects to two iliac bones of the pelvis forming a sacroiliac joint. It bears the load of the entire cervical, thoracic, and lumbar segments. Coccyx lies below sacrum. Nerve […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Many patients are confused by the similarity of the terms spondylosis, spondylitis and spondylolisthesis. When researching spine conditions, it is essential to research the correct condition for you. In this article, we explain the difference between “spondylosis” and “spondylitis” and “spondylolisthesis” so patients can spend time researching the correct medical condition […]
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 What is Neural foraminal stenosis? The term “Neural” refers to the nervous system, while “Stenosis” pertains to the act of narrowing. Neural foramen stenosis, also known as foraminal narrowing, is a condition that occurs when the roots of the spinal nerves are compressed. These spinal nerve roots run through small openings […]
Last updated: 30th March, 2020 The word Spondylolisthesis arises from the Greek word spondylo means spine, and listhesis means slipping down a slippery path. Spondylolisthesis is a condition of the spine in which there would be a forward or backward slippage of one vertebra on an adjacent vertebra (vertebrae are small bones forming the backbone). It […]