by Dr. Ramachandran G | Mar 31, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is the Sacrum bone? The sacrum is a triangular bone situated at the base of the spinal column. Historically, it was considered the sacred seat of the soul, which inspired its name. This robust piece of cortical bone houses the sacral nerves, essential for...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Mar 29, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What are Spinal Neural Plexus? Spinal neural plexuses are networks of intersecting spinal nerves (like a maze) that emerge from the spinal canal, merge, and redistribute to innervate specific regions of the body by forming peripheral nerves. For instance, cervical...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Mar 28, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is a Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) or an Electroneuromyography (ENMG) study? These are diagnostic tests conducted by skilled neurophysiologists, typically upon the recommendation of a spine surgeon. These tests assess the functionality of nerves and muscles, much...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Mar 27, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What are spine facet cysts? Spine facet cysts are balloon-like protrusions that form from the facet joints in the spine. When these joints undergo significant arthrosis, the synovial lining can bulge outward, potentially compressing nearby spinal nerves when extends...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Mar 25, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is Cervical spinal cord myelomalacia ? Cervical spinal cord myelomalacia is a condition characterized by scarring of the spinal cord, akin to how skin forms scars after an injury. In this process, the damaged neural tissues are replaced by glial cells, which...
