Spine Health Feed

If oral medications are not proving helpful in managing pain for injuries related to the spinal cord, then one must try for pain management therapies as nowadays, they are highly recommended by the doctors. There are three different types of therapies that can reduce pain without the intervention of a surgery

Spinal cord stimulation
Pain pumps
Peripheral nerve stimulation
These therapies are provided on a trial basis and if a person responds to any of the trials, then long-...more

Do the cat/cow stretch. Get on all fours, with your arms straight and your hands directly under your shoulders; your knees hip-width apart.

Tips- avoid pickles and papads and junk food items and Take tablet folvite 5mg once a day and tablet vitaminD (60000iu) once a week for six months and do basic exercise regularly

He can definitely do physiotherapy until he becomes functionally independent. Instead of soft cervical collar, we suggest patients to wear hard collar.

Regards Lybrate user. Back pain is complex to understand and treat as well. It is essential for any clinician to understand more about the nature of the disorder prior to treating. There is no cookie cutter approach. Some advice for one person may be a strict no for another person. Basic tips are not going to get through to get better. Most people with back pains, have been termed to have "non-specific low back pain" and exact cause of the back pain is hard to find. It is essential to know how t...more

Neck and back problems are frequently observed in children. It should be thoroughly investigated to block any possible disorder related to the spine. Problems are generally detected by a specialist. Age plays a crucial factor here. Spine problems can be divided as per age of the kid. Some common disorders faced by the children of age bracket 1-2 are as follows:

Spine problems among infants: Infants can face problems related to the spine due to poor feeding and irritation. One common pro...more

Spine surgeries are complicated and have serious repercussions if the procedure doesn t go as planned. Probing your doctor is therefore very critical to ensure a safe operation and early post-op recovery. Questions can range from the type of treatment chosen for speedy recovery to side effects. Here is a list of questions that you need to ask your spine surgeon:

1. Why is the surgery recommended?
Typically, there could be more than one treatment option for a particular problem. Your...more

Hi lybrate-user,
thanks for your question.
Kyphosis spinal deformity may be distressing in terms of pain or cosmetic deformity.
Treatment may range from non operative exercises to surgery. It all depends of the severity of Kyphosis and how it is affecting your lifestyle.
I have a wide experience as a spine surgeon to treat such problems.
You can visit me in person or check my website for details.

You need to undergo MRI and CT spine scoliosis protocol. Then you will need a neuro or a spine surgeon with experience in deformity correction to evaluate your back. And plan the necessary treatment. It could be conservative management i.e. Exercises and physiotherapy or surgical correction of the deformity.