by Dr. Ramachandran G | Apr 7, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is the role of ultrasonic waves in spine care? Ultrasonic waves, which are high-frequency sound waves beyond the range of human hearing, play an important role in spine care. These waves possess the ability to penetrate tissues and reflect off surfaces, making...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Apr 6, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is Torticollis? Torticollis, often referred to as “wry neck,” is a condition where the neck twists or tilts involuntarily to one side, resulting in an abnormal posture. It can either be congenital or develop later in life. Congenital torticollis...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Apr 4, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is Spinal metastasis ? Spinal metastasis refers to the spread of tumor cells from primary cancer sites, such as the lung, breast, or prostate, into the spine via the bloodstream. This situation can be compared to a rodent finding its way into a house. Just as a...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Apr 3, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
How does spondylodiscitis form? The spine is susceptible to infection through hematogenous spread, where bacteria from other parts of the body, such as the urinary or respiratory tract, enter the bloodstream and predominantly target the spine. This vulnerability...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Apr 1, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
How do steroids ease the pain caused by spinal disc prolapse? Steroids, much like a clever April Fools’ trick, make the body feel relief from disc prolapse pain even though the disc remains in place. They are delivered through techniques such as epidural steroid...