by Dr. Ramachandran G | Mar 14, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is Virtual Reality in Spine Care? Virtual reality (VR) technology in spine care creates holographic images of spinal structures by processing MRI and CT data and projecting them into the real environment. These images are often colored for easy understanding of...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Mar 13, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is Sarcopenia? Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle mass, similar to osteoporosis, which is bone loss due to aging. This condition primarily affects the core muscles of the spine and can result in a hunched back, back pain, worsening bone loss, and...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Mar 12, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)? Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless fluid similar to water that circulates around the brain and spinal cord. Produced in the brain, CSF plays a crucial role in transporting nutrients and removing metabolic waste. In the...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Mar 11, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
How Does Swimming Benefit Spine Health? Swimming is extremely beneficial to spine health in various ways. The buoyancy of water supports your body weight, reducing the gravitational impact on your spine, especially the discs. This effect alleviates pressure and allows...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Mar 10, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is Ossified Ligamentum Flavum (OYLL)? The ligamentum flavum is an elastic tissue that acts as a window to the spinal canal. When it becomes hypertrophied and ossified, it transforms into a rock-like structure that can compress the spinal cord, leading to pain,...
