by Dr. Ramachandran G | Feb 24, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
How does the loss of hydration in spinal discs affect spine health? Imagine spinal discs as young coconuts. When they are full of water, they are securely attached to the bone end plates, similar to a young coconut firmly attached to its shell. As we age, these spinal...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Feb 23, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is cauda equina? The spinal cord terminates in the lumbar region and continues within the vertebral canal as spinal nerves. This bundle of nerves at the end of the spinal cord resembles a horse’s tail and is known as the cauda equina. These nerves are...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Feb 22, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is foot drop?Foot drop is a condition where the ankle does not move upward away from the floor, making it difficult to lift the foot and clear the ground while walking or running. This issue often occurs when the L4/L5 spinal nerves are damaged. As a result,...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Feb 21, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What do tilted shoulders in teenage kids indicate?Tilted shoulders in growing children, especially teenage girls, could be a sign of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. The Adam’s forward bending test is a simple screening method anyone can perform. In this test,...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Feb 21, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What are the “Tiranga” three principles for spine health? The three key principles for maintaining Back health are increasing the strength of back muscles, improving spine flexibility, and reducing the load on the spine. Similar to how the Constitution of...
