by Dr. Ramachandran G | Feb 17, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What are spinal ligaments? Spinal ligaments consist of the anterior longitudinal ligament, posterior longitudinal ligament, interspinous ligaments, supraspinous and infraspinous ligaments, and ligamentum flavum. These ligaments facilitate movement by elongating and...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Feb 16, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What are Modic changes reported in an MRI?Modic changes occur when the spinal disc begins to malfunction or wear out. The disc, which serves as a cushion between two vertebrae, if damaged, leads to the vertebrae rubbing or grinding against each other. This results in...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Feb 16, 2025 | Bringing "Back Health"
What is a spinal foramen? A spinal foramen is a keyhole-shaped opening located on both sides of the spine. It is situated between two vertebrae and serves as the pathway through which spinal nerves exit the spinal canal to transmit signals to the hands and legs....
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Jun 29, 2024 | Bringing "Back Health"
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...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Jun 29, 2024 | Bringing "Back Health"
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...
by Dr. Ramachandran G | Jun 29, 2024 | Bringing "Back Health"
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...
