In late 40's: Watch out for Spinal Digenerative Disc disease

Spinal Degenerative Disc disease is the most common cause of back pain among people in their late 40's. It is caused by numbness in the nerves due to degenerated disc in the spine. The common symptoms to identify this disease are: weakness or numbness in legs, prolonged lower back pain, difficulty in bending and lifting and problem of sciatica in feet.

Do specific exercises for spine to overcome back pain

Our spinal cord is surrounded by muscles which due to lack of physical activities become weak. Weak muscle can either be a cause or the consequence of lower back pain. In order to disperse the pain, exercises specifically addressing the spinal region should be performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist.

Obesity is one of the primary cause of back pain

Obese are on the higher side of developing back pain. Simply put bones have to carry weight more than they can handle and it leads to pain. Obviously the pain is body's way of indicating problem.If we don't attend, it manifests its face into something bigger.It is just like our cars,we hear a new sound and if fix it,car keeps running smoothly.If we ignore,it is sure to breakdown on the way.
Do you still want to ignore your back pain?

How effective is Spine Surgery?

Very often we are asked this question-How effective is Spine Surgery?Before answering this directly one needs to go into a fact that patient has lived with persistent pain and a pain which is not allowing him to live properly.In such a case,it is always best to go for surgery.Now the answer to the question-given the advancement in medical science, surgeries are more and more successful.I refrain from giving numbers but atleast 3/4 surgeries are highly successful.But for surgery to be successful,first surgery should go right and then post operative care plays its own role.All in all there are multiple reasons and all have to fall in place for the surgery to be successful.

Don't rush into a back surgery

Those suffering from chronic back pain are generally suggested to undergo surgery.Before deciding,they must consult a spine surgeon as there do exists several non surgical techniques which  can treat the pain without surgery.It is always better to take informed decision.

New hope for Slip Disc patients

There seems to be some major break through in non surgical treatment of Slip Disc.According to a recent article appearing in press,it is possible to treat severe cases of slip disc by non surgical technique.Under this ,substance like Thrombin and Fibronogens found in blood are cultured separately in lab.Then with the help of spot gun with extra fine needle, these are injected into damaged disc .This process takes only 10 minutes.Startlingly in some time in place of damaged disc a new disc grows.For disc to completely regrow it takes about three months time.During this period the patient has to wear a specially designed belt.

Youngsters watch for your life style,stay away from slip disc

Considerably high number of youngsters are diagnosed with Slip Disc.Primary causes are 
a)Long sitting hours and that too in bad posture
b)Lack of physical activity and consumption of junk food
c)Lifting of heavy weight in gymnasium without undergoing proper warm up

Digital Spinal Analysis-,the latest diagnostic tool for checking the health of your Spine

Digital Spinal Analysis also known as DSA, is the latest diagnostic tool which can clinically test the functioning of your spine. It measures the spine's musculature i.e its strength, balancing power and mobility. It provides the complete functional profile of your spine, to your doctor. All it takes is just 45 minutes to check the functioning of your spine.

Nothing heals your body as much as a fresh morning walk

It is a Saturday! Go run and indulge in some physical activities. Reclaim your life, spend time with your own self. Take some time out with your family and friends. Nothing can heal your body and mind better than this..!

Post operative care should not be ignored

Post operative care is where most of the patients miss on.Common thinking is now that since I have been operated I am fine and let me live the way the life I wish.This is fine and the operating Doctor shall be most happy to see you in that mould.But before this,there is a recovery period and certain precautions which need to be followed.Patients need to be aware post operative care plays equally important role(if not more) as the surgery, in aiding the recovery process.

Simple measures can go a long way in preventing back pain

Back pain is so common that there is no grown up adult who has not experienced it.This is one of the most common reason for people skipping office.By following simple measures it can be prevented or severity reduced.Simple steps like good sitting ,sleeping posture,maintaining proper weight can go a long way in preventing this.People are aware but still people seem to care less for these things.Except health everything else is a priority.So obviously if you ignore,health has its own way of seeking attention.Stay healthy,stay happy.

Our back pain is complemented by our lifestyle, age and diet

Back pain is associated with the collective working of bones, muscles and ligaments in our back. It is also, an amalgamation of our daily lifestyle, complemented by age and food that we eat.

Alternatives to Lumbar Spine surgery have not worked

There do exist some alternatives to lumbar spine surgery like Artifical Disc Replacement,Motion preservation Technology but over a period of time these have not given the kind of result which patients used to get by being treated by traditional methods of surgery.

Don't mix back injury with Spinal injury

Back injuries many be the  result of damaged vertebra or pinched nerve.It may cause back pain but generally a person is able to carry on daily course of work largely unaffected.Where as Spinal Cord injuries are much more severe and need urgent medical care. It affects the nerves going right into the brain.Among adults an alarming increase has been noticed in spinal cord injury patients,mainly  because of increased motor accidents.Timely medical aid plays a major role as patient can be paralysed for life.This has severe social and physiological impact as victims are generally young and affects their capacity to make a living.

Balloon Kyphoplasty a new hope for patients suffering from Spinal Fracture

Recent Surgical technique called Balloon Kyphophlasty offers new hope for patients diagnosed with Spinal fractures.It is a day care procedure with a very high success rate .Incision made is small,chances of infection are almost nil and patient gets relief with in 24 hours.For more details ,you can always contact me on my mobile or send me a mail on jain.sudeep1@gmail.com

Hernited Disc is a completely curable disease

Is your back pain is shooting in the upper back and spreading across your neck and shoulder region? This might be the initial symptom of Herniated Disc. In such case, the inter vertebrae disc degenerates resulting in stiffness in the nerves. Herniated Disc is a completely curable disease which if diagnosed in the initial phase can be cured easily with medicines.

Switch to better lifestyle for a healthier life

We generally get to read that life expectancy has improved with a young one born today, is expected to live up to so and so age.But it is not indicative of quality of life.Life style health problems like diabetes,hypertension ,back pain which were unheard of in youngsters in earlier times,are nowadays becoming a norm.As the name indicates,life style relates to how we live and what we eat.Little physical activity,late night partying,junk food is something common.It is time the society takes a course correction,otherwise long life which is supposed to be blessing may turn out to be a curse.

Exercising regularly is the best way to stay away from Back Pain

Once a person starts experiencing back pain,he/she looks to have quick relief.In terms of relief and that too a long lasting one ,nothing can match the benefits of exercises.But the irony is the pain does not let the affected person undertake that exercise,which further affects the disc nutrition.The physical exercises provide the much needed nutrition required to stop or minimise the degeneration of disc,which is the leading cause of back pain.There are specific exercises meant for strengthening of back (shown in the attached image).Do them on regular basis and stay free from back pain.

Tips for Post Back Surgery Care

Post back surgery,patients and their close relatives have lots of queries about what food to eat and what precautions to take care of.Here are list of some of these.

Quitting Smoking
Don't binge on Alcohol
Don't life heavy weights
Don't sit for long hours,and sit in the right posture
Exercise but in moderation under the care of a physiotherapist
Eat nutritious food and drink plenty of water
Above all follow the surgeons advise diligently

Care needs to be taken while handling Spinal Emergencies

Accidents are just a cause behind Spinal Injuries, but what worsens the situation is mishandling of those injuries post the accident. Such injuries, if handled well by Trained Experts can save the victims life. Here is a piece written by me to spread awareness among masses on How to handle such situations, carried in today's edition of Hindustan .

Opinion over the phone or email should be taken if no other option exists

There is a growing trend of seeking medical opinion via phone or through e-mail. While the technology has its own advantages-it enables long distance medical opinion, it is still not a substitute for a personal diagnostic check by the concerned physician. Long distance prescription should only be taken if the patient is so far away that the patient cannot come personally for diagnostic check. Minus the medical records and the diagnostic check these opinion are not completely accurate.

The Surgeion is the best Judge to Advice you on the Surgery

Lot of patients come and ask, Is surgery necessary? The answer to this is- surgery becomes necessary only if the pain is not subsiding even after several months of medication or the pain is hampering your daily activities.

Even in surgery there are several options available. Some are minimally invasive procedures (e.g. microdiscectomy for a herniated disc), these lead to fast recovery. Some require a deeper incision and these take longer to heal. Which surgery is suitable, for that you should always trust the surgeon concerned, because only he knows the best.

Sciatica and its symptoms

Sciatic pain is common but not much awareness is there on it.In common man's parlance it is a shooting pain in the legs.It's forms can be different.Lot of youngsters these days are victims of it.
 
If you witness any one of these:Numbness in the upper thighs or bladder or bowel control,consult a specialist immediately.

Little exercises to make your Spine flexible

Stiff Spine invites host of Spine problems in comparison to flexible spine. Here are some Yoga poses which help in making your spine flexible and prevents from further back problems.
- Practicing Surya Namaskar pose helps in preventing Spinal injuries.
- Practicing Usht asana pose prevents lower back problems.
- Practicing Haal asana pose improves the balance of our back.