Spine – Schmorl’s Nodes

Spine – Schmorl’s Nodes

What are Schmorl’s nodes? Schmorl’s nodes are formed when the disc material from the spine protrudes into the vertebral bones. This is similar to how cream squeezed between biscuits can push through the biscuit’s pores. Such disc prolapses into the...
Spine & Plaited hair

Spine & Plaited hair

What does the cervical spinal cord look like in cervical spondylotic myelopathy? The spinal cord is a delicate tissue resembling a narrow tube, enclosed in a fluid-filled covering. In severe cases of cervical spondylosis, the cord is compressed from both the front by...
Spine – Lumbago

Spine – Lumbago

What is lumbago? Lumbago refers to acute lower back pain that commonly occurs at least once in a person’s lifetime. The intensity of the pain can range from mild to moderate. In severe cases, it can cause the body to tilt and stoop forward. Typically, lumbago is...