Spinal Camp endorsed in HT Live

Recently a spinal camp had been organized by Spine Solutions India in Naraina Vihar. The camp received a great response with more than 100 people attending it. This found endorsement from HT in its Live edition.

Never ignore that persistent back pain

Winter season is here, and different body pains are common these days.The most common of all is the back pain that can be many a times deadly but ye is often ignored. A lot of people take back pain lightly. But persistent pain can be indicative of serious problems.

So never ever ignore even a slight uneasiness in your back. In case of any problem, just go and get yourself diagnosed. Diagnosis and treatment on time can prevent problems beforehand.

Stay hydrated irrespective of the weather

It is a common tendency that in winters, we generally drink less fluids. But such practice can be bad for our overall health. Staying hydrated helps in maintaining elasticity and flexibility of our muscles bones. 

 So always make sure to drink enough of fluids on a regular basis irrespective of the weather.

Yoga for healthy back

We all know that for a healthy body, regular work out is necessary. Trying out some yoga can also work wonders for your back. Regular practice is very beneficial in relieving back and neck pain. 

Ignorance can be harmfil for your spinal health

Early diagnosis and right treatment is the key solution to all your spine problems. It is better not to ignore even a slight niggling pain in your back, neck or spine and visit a doctor immediately.

Stay safe in this foggy weather!

Winter season is marked with cold breezes and fog, especially in morning and evening. This foggy weather is a common cause of most road accidents. These accidents often end up causing serious spinal injuries. 

 So, it is very important to stay alert while on roads, especially in this weather.

Use laptops, but in right posture!

These days use of laptops in homes and office has become too common. There are numerous advantages that a laptop gives the user, most importantly the portability factor.Your laptop might give you benefit of portability but it is not always beneficial for your body. 

Using laptops leads to wrong body postures and wrist movements that can hurt your back and neck. So remember to maintain correct posture while using laptop.

Severe joint pain in winters

Winter can be a fun season for a number of people. The crisp and fresh air, mild sun shines and outdoor picnics are the things that are too appealing about winters, aren't they? But for people with joint pains, the season comes with a lot of pain. Young and elderly, both are suffering from various joint pains these days. To tackle the severe joint pain in winters, keep yourself warm and don't skip the essential regular work out. 

Free MultiSpeciality Medical Test Camp

Spine Solutions India is holding a Multispeciality Medical Test Camp tomorrow, Sunday, the December 21 at our clinic E-56, Basement, Naraina Vihar, near Allahabad Bank.

Those interested can avail free BMD, BMI, Serum Calcium Test, ECG and BP test. 

Also free consultancy for Spinal and Dental problems will be given. 

In addition free consultancy on physiotherapy, postural training, weight management and dietary counseling will also be given.

 Along with all this, free calcium and Vitamin D supplements would also be provided. The camp will be on from 9 am to 2pm.
 

For any query call us on 011-45570043, 8800449888, 7065157366

Sleep right for a healthy back

Not many people know that insufficient sleep and wrong sleeping posture can be a big cause for back pain. 

These two things can indeed be a major reason for various body problems.

 It is important to get enough sleep and that of course in a right position to enable your back to remain healthy and pain free.

Vitamin D is necessary for calcium to make your bones strong!

Calcium alone is not enough for our body. For its absorption, good amount of vitamin D is necessary. It is ironical that in a country with abundance of sunlight, people are suffering from vitamin D deficiency.

  

For strong and solid bones, good amount of vitamin D along with calcium is necessary.

Worm in veggies can damage your spine

It is widely known that green vegetables often are infected with tapeworm that enters our body and damages our intestines. Also, people know about the worm that may be present in vegetables that affect our brain. But little is known that tapeworms can also harm our spine.

 

Beware of the tapeworm that is found in vegetables. If it enters your system, it can damage your spine also. So please thoroughly was the green vegetables before you put them to use.

Winter season and body pains

Peak winters are here and these are hardest times for elderly and those who suffer from back pain. This season marks the revival of old pain and cause a lot of difficulty for people already suffering from various joints or back pains. 

 The best antidote against these reoccurring pains is covering yourself adequately and not skipping the regular exercises.

Don't strain your spine too much!

Our spine helps us in all bodily movements but we must not forget that it is designed to be straight. Too much straining not just harm your spine but also the supporting muscles and ligaments and is also a major cause of slip disc.

So, it is better not to try your body limits too much and keep working out regularly to keep your back healthy!

Doing regular neck exercises helps to strengthen your neck muscles

In our daily lifestyle, a number of our activities leads  to stiffness, strain and pain in our necks.While we should limit unnecessary activities and bad habits like staying glued to mobiles, tabs etc, sitting in wrong postures, wrong receiver holding positions while using telephone etc but many of the activities are sometimes unavoidable and we are left with no alternative than bearing with pain that follows. But in such conditions, doing a little bit of exercising may become really helpful.

A little time spent on neck exercises twice a day can strengthen your neck muscles and help avoid various neck strains.

Using mobiles the wrong way leads to severe neck problems

We have become hugely tech savvy these days and specially the smartphone is now an innate part of our day to day lives. But when we stay glued to our phones with our head bent down, our neck takes all the strain and leads to pain and stiffness. 

Its better to use such gadgets only when required and not for frivolous activities. Technology is here for our help, not to make us dependent on it.

Post back surgery care tips

A little care post back surgery can play an important role in the recovery process. Here are some tips of mine which have been covered in Hindu Metro Plus.

Your smart phone can give you terrible back and neck pain

Agreed that smartphones have now become a necessity for us, but one just cannot ignore the damaging impact they have on our body. Continuous bending of head and neck for typing, playing games, watching movies etc puts excessive pressure on spine and thus leads to back and neck pain.

 

 

 

Controlling body weight is essential for keeping back pain away.

We know obesity is the mother of all major health problems but we generally tend to ignore the damage it causes to overall body structure. Our body is designed to take weight only to a certain extent, the moment we cross this limit, variety of pain manifests in body. Sometimes it is knee, sometimes in back but underlying cause remains same-excess weight.

 So to keep body free from pains, we should as far as possible adopt a lifestyle which keeps our body light and healthy.

Arthritis is a joint pain not bone!

With age, our body become susceptible to several pains and problems. Bone and join pains are the most common these days. One big problem is that of arthritis.

There is a common misconception that arthritis is a pain of bones. Would like to end the confusion once and for all that it is a problem that actually effects the joints including spine and not the bones.

Spray some sunlight on your spine!

Thought it is winter but the sun is still out. Sun might make the weather a bit hot but it is a great source of energy. Then why not step out and spray some sunshine on your spine. It gives you essential Vitamin D and keep your bones strong. Vitamin D nourishes your bones and help prevent back pain and joint pains. 

 

 

 

 

Be fit ! Stay happy!

Balanced diet for healthy spine

Having a balanced diet is essential for not just your body but your bones too. A healthy diet can be very helpful in preventing back pain as food rich in vitamins and minerals nourishes the bones, muscles, discs and other spinal parts.

 When all your body parts are nourished well, you automatically have a fit and fine body. 

Take spinal infections seriously!

Today, various kind of infections and bodily ailments have become very common. A lot times, we do not take them seriously and delay treatments. But such negligence can be really harmful.

Bone and joint infections, if neglected, can be dangerous and if it is your spine that is affected, the risk doubles. 

 One must never take a spinal infection lightly and get a diagnosis done immediately.

Maintain your body in winters!

Your body can become a high maintenance entity in the cold weather. But you can always prevent those back pains by following some simple tips:
 

 - Wear woolen clothes to keep your muscles and nerves warm.
- Body warmers can keep your spine warm.
- Never ditch the workout
- Extra stretching in morning and evenings can be useful

 

Being active and staying warm is the key to prevent pains in winters

Immediate and correct aid is a must to spinal injury victims

Spinal injuries should be taken as seriously as a heart problem. A person with spinal injury is at similar risk as a heart patient.

There is something called golden hour which is applicable even in the case of spinal injuries. 

Spinal injury victim, if attended properly and in time, has far higher chances of recovery and normal life. 

Unfortunately there is not much awareness on how to handle such injuries.

It is important to work out in winters as well

Winter season can be fun and you may feel the desire to stay in those warm blankets. But remember,winter doesn't mean you give up on your daily work out.  Working out is important in every season on regular basis. One shall never excuse himself from exercise.

Working out leads to important lubricating of our body that prevents recurring back pain.

Spinal injury can damage brain

An injured spine can also have a damaging effect on brain. Since the spinal cord and brain are linked together, any harm to spinal cord can severely affect your brain as well.

  Therefore, it is of utmost importance to ensure immediate treatment in any case of spinal injury.

Spinal first aid

A spinal injury patient suffers more during the post-injury than the injury itself. The golden rules to be followed while handling a spinal injury patient are:

1. A spinal injury victim must be lifted by not less than 4-5 people ensuring than no pressure is put on the neck.
2. Place the victim on a wooden hard board while lifting.
3. While the patient is shifted to hospital, he must be shifted in a careful manner making sure that there is minimum body movement.

These are the three necessary steps to be kept in mind in while handling a spinal patient.

Obesity can lead to back pain

Do you think obesity is only linked to heart problems and diabetes? Well, it is also the worst culprit for that cruel back pain. Your bones are build to carry your weight. So, it is better not to overburden them by putting on overly extra kilos. A healthy diet and exercise is the key to avoid all bodily problems.  

 Therefore, it is always advisable that to stay healthy and strong and to stay away from any back pain, make sure to work out regularly.
But beware, in case of any existing pain, do consult your doctor first.

Simple tips helfpul in preventing Slip disc

Slip disc is a serious ailment affecting a large number of people today. Simple day to day tips that can be helpful in preventing the problem are:

1. Maintain a correct posture.
2. Do not sit for more than 30-45 minutes on computer. Its good to take short breaks.
3. Use comfortable chairs wit good back and arm support.
4. Do not carry too heavy weight and do not bend down to lift weight.
5. Exercise regularly to strengthen your spine muscles.

Slip Disc and its symptoms

The problem of Slip Disc is becoming very common these days. The primary symptoms to diagnose Slip Disc are:
1. Current like sensation extended from back to foot
2. Numbness in the foot
3. Unexplained weakness in the foot and especially in the thumb
4. In extreme cases, there can be a problem in urinating as well

Spine Solutions India's free Check-up Camp got featured in HT Live

A free check-up camp organised by us last week, received an overwhelming response from people around the clinic. The same got featured in today's edition of HT Live.

Tips for a pain-free Back

Winters brings along a lot of problems for Arthritis patients, which includes more pain. Performing some simple exercises in your leisure time, can be really helpful.
 
When you're sitting still, either watching TV, reading or working at your desk, follow these simple steps for a pain-free back:

1. Change/ Adjust your position frequently.

2. Periodically tilt your neck from side to side, change the position of your hands, and bend and stretch your legs.

3. Take breaks so that you don't overstress a single joint and cause more pain.

4. Stand and walk around every half-hour or so.

Keep back pain away in winters with simple stretching exercises

The best way to prevent back pain or to avoid existing pain getting worse is exercise. Simple stretching and back exercises can be really helpful in keeping pain at bay. Follow the process depicted in the picture below.

Tip for relief from back pain

For relief from back pain, lie flat on your back on a hard surface and keep a pillow under your knees.

Rheumatoid Arthritis; diagnosis and treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis was considered to be incurable by many. But with modern medical treatments, it is no longer an untreatable disease. Here is an article by me that appeared in leading Hindi daily Dainik Jagran today on how to diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis along with its treatment.

Care is the key to recovery post Back Surgery

Post back surgery, proper care can make a major difference in the recovery of the patient. Medicines alone can't bring significant improvement unless, the patient themselves follows doctors' advice diligently. Changes in lifestyle followed by nutritional food and exercise can bring a huge difference. Here is an article on the same of mine that appeared in leading Punjabi newspaper, Ajit on Nov 16, 2014.

Sun shine in winters can be bliss

Lack of proper sunshine during winters can lead to reoccurrence of back pain.Sunshine can be a wonderful medicine,so stand under warm sun when ever you get a chance.

Steps for quicker rehabilitation post back surgery

Quick recovery is what every one wishes post back surgery. But there are various things which need to be taken care of for quick rehabilitation. Whereas it cannot be denied that the success of the surgery depends on the skill of the performing surgeon, various precautions if taken by the patient or his attendants, can improve the chances of quick healing manifold.

First and foremost is following the doctors diligently and taking medicine according to the dosage prescribed by him. Many a times it is noticed that patient change the dosage on their own. This can be harmful and should be avoided.

Physical exercises can aid greatly in recovery. But due care should be taken that no wrong exercise is done and exercise during the recovery period should be done in the presence of an experienced physiotherapist.

There are few lifestyle changes that if adopted well, can help enormously in the course of recovery. Smoking is to be completely avoided as it interferes with the immune system and slows down the recovery. Excessive drinking is also to be avoided as it causes choking of the nerves. Alcohol increases the sedation if consumed with the pain killers or muscle relaxants.

Keeping a check on your sleeping patterns also helps a lot in the course of recovery. Medicines taken post surgery often disturbs the normal sleep cycle. People either sleep more than the usual hours or don’t sleep at all. It may take some time to get back to the regular routine, so don’t take any stress. Stress can further delay the recovery.

Avoid sitting for long hours; instead go for small walks after a certain period of time as suggested by your doctor. Sitting in the right posture is equally important. Prolonged sitting and that too in a wrong posture can cause enormous stress on your back.
Post Surgery one should avoid bending forward & lifting of heavy objects.

Maintaining your weight is very important post surgery. Excess weight results in extra stress on the weight bearing structures like the discs in the spine. Maintain a healthy weight for healthy back.
Eat healthy and nutritious food and completely avoid junk food. Healthy food nourishes the entire body thus, helping in the healing process. Eat food which is rich in fiber content e.g. Bran and fruits are very important. Also drinking regular 8 glasses of water is necessary as adequate intake of fluids is also a must and aids in quick recovery.

Regular walking, stretching, isometric & extension exercises to strengthen the core muscles can do wonders in speedy recovery of the pt post lumbar or cervical spine surgery.

Arthritis patients need special care in winters

Winters are tough for Arthritis patients.Important for them to keep themselves warm and wear proper woolens.Follow what the doctor tells and take the medicine as prescribed.Remain physically active as far as possible and keep drinking fluids.

In winters be physically active to keep pain at bay

Winters is almost here.For old people these are hard times as it leads to revival of pain in different parts of the body.Best way out of

this is drinking lots of fluids and remaining physically active.

Know about Sciatica Pain

On and off pain in the leg is an indication of a medical problem, known as Sciatica Pain. Treatment for this ranges from prescription of muscle relaxing medicines to physiotherapy sessions. In extreme cases surgery may be required.

Bad sitting posture is the starting point of back pain

If you practically check and observe, when your seating arrangement is not comfortable,you immediately feel unease in your back and neck.But unfortunately, these are the signs which we generally don't bother much about.And in the end these pile up and lead to back pain.So please, be most careful about your seating posture.

Walk for a Healthy Spine

Walking is the easiest exercise for a healthy back. Go for Walk and make it part of your daily routine.

Tips to avoid back and neck pain while driving

1. Check the position of rare mirror before driving, if multiple drivers share a car.
2. Remove your wallet from the back pocket before sitting inside the car, as this can cause stress on your back.
3. If going for a long journey, take frequent breaks, to relax your back. You can do some stretching exercises within that break.
4. While getting out of the car, first slide your legs out and then the body. This helps in decreasing low back strain.

Don't sit at one place for too long, it can cause back pain

While driving make sure that there is proper space to move your legs around inside the car. It is important because sitting in one single posture for long time can affect the blood circulation in the body and which can be a reason for severe back pain.

Cushioning in the back seat can help in relieving back pain

If you are constantly suffering from back pain while driving, then some added cushioning on the seat might be a great help to you. In order to support your spine, you can also opt for lumber support that are available in the market.

 

Having back pain while driving, try this

Tip for Back Pain free driving-
While driving, one should make sure there is ample leg room so that your feet can easily reach the pedals without any discomfort. Adjust your seat in a way that both your feet and thighs are relaxed.

That's why I Love My Place

Now I can proudly say, Why I Love My Place. Sharing with all my friends, an article that appeared in today's HT West Delhi Live on "Why I will never leave Naraina Vihar".

Our posture during driving determines our back's health

The posture while driving has assumed importance as driving is consuming most of our time these days. Long driving hours leads to stiffness in the back and neck. This leads to starting of back pain. Small changes in our posture can help in avoiding this situation. Adjusting seat at an angle of 100-110 degrees can help as such a position helps in supporting the upper part of the body, keeping it upright for safe driving.

Lift weight but carefully

Continuing our series on importance of correct posture for Spinal Health, today we will talk about the correct posture to be adopted while lifting. Just like bending, the best way to lift is to widen the distance between your feet and kneel down rather than bending. Also, make sure that your back should be straight while lifting. Follow the process depicted in the picture below.

 

 

While bending follow some precautions to avoid back injury

In day to day chore activities bending can't be avoided. We have to kneel down to put things in the proper place. But, people are not aware that this innocuous looking activity, if not done in a right way can end up harming our back in an immense manner. Best way to bend is to kneel down on the knees and not by bending the back perpendicularly. The process is depicted below in the accompanying picture.

Maintain a good body posture for a healthy spine

Correct posture plays an important role in keeping our spine healthy. We should stand straight and make sure while sitting that the spine is not stressed. This way we can reduce lot of pressure on our spine.