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 A Rhizotomy is a neuro-surgical operation used to treat neck and back pain resulting from arthritis of the facet joints of your spine. Your surgeon performs a Rhizotomy only after confirming that the facet joint is the cause of your pain. How is Rhizotomy surgery done? Rhizotomy is performed under GA (general anesthesia). The patient […]
Last updated: 24th December, 2019 An ALIF (Anterior lumbar interbody fusion) is a spinal surgery where the spine is approached from the front (anteriorly) rather than from the back. Get to know about ALIF surgery, when this surgery is needed and its advantages and disadvantages, risk factors and outcomes and precautions to be taken post-surgery. About ALIF surgery […]
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: 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: 24th December, 2019 Neck pain medically termed as ‘cervical spondylosis‘, has become a common problem caused by the wear and tear of cartilage and bones in the cervical vertebra (neck) area. This degeneration of the bones and cartilage causes neck pain and can disrupt activities of daily living. Since this wear and tear happens […]
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 […]