Back and bone problems don't depend on age

Lot of people suffer from this misunderstanding that back,bone problems are age related problems and in young age these things don't touch you.Yes,back problems and arthritis are seen more in old age,but age is just one of the reasons for it. More than the age it is more of a lifestyle problem and with the kind of lifestyle youngsters are leading these day,they are getting more prone to such problems.relatively very young people too and the cause is their life style.The food they eat/lack of physical workout are among major reasons for early onslaught of these problems.

Obesity is like an open invitation to Spinal problems

Strangely though we are counted among the poorest countries of the world,still obesity is on the rise in our country.According to a recent survey one in every five Indian is an obese.There are several reasons for this, ranging from high consumption of junk food to lack of physical activity among others. But by now you must be wondering how come a Spine specialist is writing on Obesity.Well there is a connection ,obesity means increase of weight,increase of weight means that bones have to carry extra weight.For some time the body does it but after a while it gives up.The bones get weakened and once your bones get weakened,then you are surrounded by variety of problems like Slip Disc,Osteoporosis ,TB of Spine and several other serious Spinal problems.So watch your weight!.

All is not lost for those who suffer from Spinal Cord injuries

Spinal cord injuries are generally irreversible and cause life long disability.Tragedy is that it is generally young who have whole life ahead of them, who suffer from it.

Still there is always a hope.Timely surgery,followed by comprehensive rehabilitation and proper care often lead to miraculous results.

Back pain getting younger

Back pain was generally associated with middle age and onwards.However this has changed and many youngsters in early 20's are also coming up with the problem of back ache.This is a direct result of their spending more than the required time on electronic gizmos like laptops,mobile phone.It is not just the use but the posture in which they sit and use these gizmos which is most harmful.Constant use of these devices and that too in wrong posture can do maximum harm to the back.Youngsters need to watch out on this!

Continuing with our series on different exercises one can do to keep neck pain away,here is the last part.

Supine head Lifts

Lye on your back on a firm surface,raise your head fully off the surface after that take your chin to your chest and hold for 5 seconds before returning to your starting position.Repeat that lift 8-10 times,twice a day and see your neck pain running away...
Till then take care...

Neck pain is bothering you,try these exercises.

It needs no repetition exercises work like medicine.
So, here is another set of exercises, if done in regular manner can go a long way in reducing or completely relieving your neck pain.

Prone Head Lifts
First of all lye on a firm surface with your face down,then raise your chest,shoulders and head up by resting on your elbows.Let your head hang fully downwards so your chin is on or near your chest.After that lift your head upward and keep it in a neutral position,be sure to retract your head(tuck your chin).Then continue lifting your head upward and downward as far as it can go in an attempt to look skyward. Hold that position for 5 seconds before slowly returning in the head neutral position and at last to the original downward head hanging position.
Repeat this exercise 5 times twice a day and see how it works wonders..
Till then take care..

There are some special exercises for neck pain. Do them regularly,you will never suffer from neck pain.

According to spine specialists physical exercises in a great a way help in relieving neck pain .Here are for your benefit some easy exercises which can help you remain away from neck pain ..
First Exercise
1. Sit in a chair with a back support and keep your head in a neutral position. Place your hand across your forehead, now try to push your head and neck as hard as you are able to, resisting any movement of your head with your hand.
2. In the same way place your hand against the back of your head and try pushing your head backward with all the force, resisting the movement of your hand with your head.
(Do it as given in the image below.)

Try doing this for 10 seconds each,relax and repeat three times.

You will definitely feel better but just in case the pain still persists , then please consult a specialist..
Till then take care...

Surgry combined with regenerative medicine is best treatmnt option for any person who has suffered serious spinal injury

With rising number of vehicles,there has been corresponding increase in accidents where the victim has suffered serious damage to spinal cord.And most tragic is that most of these patients are young and staring at permanent paralyses.
In such a scenario,only option left to Doctor for saving the victim from permanent paralyses is open surgery.Post the operation if it is followed up with "regenerative medicine" it can really give great results as it prevents further damage and death of nerve tissues.In addition it supplies " growth factor proteins & hormones” which can lead to regeneration & regrowth of dying nerve cells & neurons inside the spinal cord.
Drive carefully and be safe.

Spinal disease can happen even in an embryo..

Our mother's lap is the safest place for us and so is her womb. But have we ever thought that spinal diseases can occur during pregnancy??? No, right. But its true,a birth defect known as "Spina Bifida" occur's at the end of the first month in pregnancy.
In this defect the two sides of an embryo fails to join together completely, leaving an open area. This condition is usually diagnosed before the baby is born and corrected right away.

The causes of this problem are not known.But few guesses are made like its related to family genes though it has not been proved yet.Still high fever , intake of valproic acid drug to control seizures during pregnancy may increase the risk of having a new born with "Spina Bifida"..

Therefore go for regular checkups during pregnancy to avoid such problem..
Till then take care..

Surgeries are better option then living in pain all throughout life

As a surgeon one feel's duty bound to see patient free from agonising pain.But lot of time due to undue delay on the part of patients and close family members the surgeries are delayed,which kind of affect the patients condition very badly.
Surgeries are done only when they have to be and one should get over this mindset that they are risky.Given the level of advancement in technology,these are as safe as any thing else.

It's is dangerous to use net for medication

Nowadays people love to keep themselves updated and most of them have this illusion that they know everything.You ask anything to them and they will have an answer.Not only this if you have any problem in your body like back pain etc.. then also they will have a cure for it . BUT have you ever thought who gives them all this gyan????? or is it SAFE for us to take medicines on our own without taking a proper advice from a doctor????? hmmm NO right...

lets start with the answers first.. The above kind of people go to a special BABA known as Google baba..This baba has the answer for all the questions and these people seek all their answers from them..

Now if we talk about people who obey them and don't see a doctor before taking any kind of medicine or rely on either Google baba or his followers then they put their own life in danger . As the information given on net is not always correct and can prove to be very harmful.

Therefore we would like to warn you from relying on these FAKE advises and always believe in the right method i.e seeking advice from the doctor for any problem..
Till then take care

Follow simple tips and stay away from backache

Today we wont talk about something which is rare but the one which is common.The name of this culprit which is slowly expanding itself in our body is known as backache...we all experience backaches while following our daily routines but we don't pay attention to it..we don't even bother to seek proper cure for this problem.. but don't worry we are here ..
By following these simple instructions we can eradicate this budding devil from our lives..

* First of all posture while doing any work should be correct.
* Don't bend vertically,sit on your knees to pick things
*If you are into weight lifting/heavy gymming,don't lift heavy weights without proper warm up
*Have a healthy and balanced diet and avoid sedentary life style.
*Stay away from heavy drinking and smoking

By keeping in mind all these points you wont see this culprit ever again..
Till Then Take Care...

How to know about Spinal Health

Our body rests on our spine. Without it being healthy, we literally can't move. But have we ever thought what are the symptoms which can tell us that our backbone is loosing its strength and making us weak???? the answer must be no. So here are some signs which can tell us that our backbone needs care....
*loss of movement
*loss of sensation(sense of touch,heat or cold)
*loss of bowel or bladder control
*exaggerated reflexes
*pain or stinging due to nerve damage
*difficulty in breathing,coughing or clearing throat.

If anyone is suffering from these things, then you know where to exactly find the solution..
Till then take care..

Majority of Indians are suffering from Vitamin D deficiency

According to a recent study,majority of Indians suffer from Vitamin D deficiency and that too when we are a sun shine abundant nation.The reason vary from genetic -we have high melanin pigment in our skin to sedentary life style.Bad dietary habits further compounds the problem.The problem shows up in the form of weak/brittle bones,back aches,cardio problems.In addition the recovery from any disease is slow and the person generally is sluggish and suffers from lack of stamina.
It's a shame in our country when easy solution(standing in the sun) can solve this problem.We need to spread more awareness about it.

Kids in India continue to be loaded with heavy bags

You will be surprised,even school going kids come and complaint about back ache these days.And you know,what is the reason(you don't have to guess it),it is their heavy school bags.Lot of things have changed but our attitude towards education has not.Schools keep on burdening students with text books,copies for each subject,with the result ,the weight of the bag of the school going student exceeds safe limit.Department of Education has come up with guidelines but the question arises where is the need for the Department of Education to come up with guidelines for as innocuous a subject as weight of school bags.Should schools on their own not do something to stop this practice.
What is your take.Pls get back with your feedback.

Health is the most ignored subject in the Indian elections

Elections in India are almost about to get over but most surprising is that none of the parties deemed it fit to talk about health as an issue.What are their plans to make India disease free,none of them talked about it.
Infact India recently became polio free but most surprising is even Congress has not highlighted this as an achievement.In advance countries health is a primary concern of the public,where as in India we are not even discussing i.t. Media too, gives minuscule space to health as compared to other trivial issues

With slight modification,ambulance for heart attack patient,can also be used for properly shifting spinal cord injury patient.

In case a person suffers from heart attack,the ultra modern ambulance equipped with all modern gadgets can help in saving a life.Though one single ambulance costs about Rs 40 lakh,it is still worth it, as it plays a critical role in saving the life of patient who has suffered a heart attack.My take is, what if with in the same ambulance, a hard board is added.It can ,just as in the case of heart attack patient , play a critical role in saving the life of some one who has suffered spinal cord injury.The cost of the board is mere Rs 2,000/- or so, but it can greatly enhance the usability of these ambulances.

Know whether an accident victim has suffered spinal cord injury

Remember spinal cord injuries can be irreversible and may even cause death.If somebody has suffered an injury on the neck and back and shows signs of any of the following,presume the person has suffered an injury in the spinal cord and shift him as safely as possible to the nearest Hospital.
1 The victim indicate signs of severe pain in the neck and the back.
2 The person is unable to move.
3 Wetting of pants.
4 Neck or back placed at odd angles.
Remember your timely help may save somebody's life. Pls spread the message as far as possible.

How to provide first aid to some one who has suffered spinal injury

Very little awareness is there on how to provide first aid to some one who has suffered a head,back or neck injury by a fall from a height or in a motor accident.Such injuries generally happen among youngsters and if proper first aid is not provided, the victims run the risk of risk of spending rest of the life in a paralysed condition.
First and foremost call the emergency medical services.Don't move the victim around.Place the body of the victim on the back board.Settle the victim and check that there is no movement of back and neck.
Remember the victim has suffered spinal injury but further damage is caused during the time victim is shifted to the medical centre.So this is where one needs to be very careful.Would advocate,such things should be taught in the schools.

Most of the disc injuries happen in lower back

Here is one important fact,not known to many people.Ninety percent of the disk injuries are suffered in lower back with just ten percent affecting upper back.The reason is, it is the lower back which bears the maximum pressure.
Disc injuries are common in the age group of 30-50 years.However those who do regular and moderate exercises are less likely to suffer disc injuries as compared to those who lead sedentary life style.

Workouts are so essential to remain fit.

The importance of workout in open in keeping one fit is known to almost everyone.But the question arises how many still do it.Some are genuinely busy and don't get time and some have space problems.There is an old saying-Where there is will there's a way.Similarly if some body wishes to work out despite the problems,one can still do some exercise.There are certain stretching exercises which can be done at the office table itself.For those who don't find space,a small bit of stretching can be done even from with in the confines of a room.
For fitness,you have to work out.Choice is yours!

Faulty lifestyle causing slip disc in youngsters

Life style being followed by youngsters is so faulty that something which used to happen in late 40's is seen in people as young as 23-24.Slip disc used to happen in the age group of early 40's now it is common in late 20's.The youngsters need to be told about the long term ramifications of such life style.

Surgeons dilemma

Surgeons while treating patients,many a times face moral issues.The patients condition may be such that conventional treatment may not offer much hope.Such a question comes up especially when one is treating a patient suffering from spinal cord injury.In addition if the same patient is young and staring at spending rest of the life in a paralysed state,it creates a moral dilemma for the surgeon.He asks himself,Can I leave the patient like this or should i try what ever is in my hand..In such situations surgeons have used stem cell Therapy with it working in some cases and not working in some of the cases.This is agreed that efficacy of stem cell is still being tested in the clinical trials
....A surgeon in such cases sh'd not be held guilty as he from his side is only trying his best.The final verdict on this is yet to be out.