Uneven hips are one of the telltale signs of scoliosis. Scoliosis is a spine curvature that occurs most frequently in adolescents.  It is a progressive condition, and over time, it can get worse. People who suffer from cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy can develop scoliosis. But the real factor that causes childhood scoliosis is still unknown. Most scoliosis cases are mild, with some curvature increasing as children grow. A strong spine curve may limit the amount of space within the chest, making good lung function challenging. Children who suffer from moderate scoliosis are regularly ..read more

Eighty percent of us will experience a slipped or ruptured disc at least once in our lifetimes due to the prevalence of herniated discs. Few people won’t even realize that they have a herniated disk, and most will recover without surgery. The spinal bones, or vertebrae, in our spine, are separated by intervertebral discs, which have a jelly-like substance. When we crack the disc’s tire-like outer layer (annulus fibrosus), it feels like the jelly inside a donut is oozing out. What is a herniated disc? The discs between the vertebrae in the spine are constructed with particular pressure-absorpti ..read more

Sciatica refers to the pain that affects the sciatica nerve, the longest nerve in the body. If you suffer from sciatica, mild to severe pain is experienced anywhere along the sciatic nerve path. The pain can also cause muscle weakness in the leg and foot, unpleasant tingling pins and needles, and sensation in the leg, foot, and toes. Surgery for sciatica is one of the treatment options, but needs to be only considered when your pain and/or weakness is persistent even after non surgical methods of treatment. But how does one know if they need surgery. In this blog, we discuss some important poi ..read more

Spinal stenosis is a condition that narrows the openings in the spine, which eventually compresses your spinal cord or spinal nerves and causes complications. The narrowing can appear in various locations along the spine and in various portions of the bones that make up the spinal column. As a result, spinal stenosis can have very different effects on different people. Identifying the type and location of the spinal stenosis is essential in order to ensure that your symptoms are treated in the most effective manner. Dr. Surya Prakash, a senior and the best spine surgeon in Hyderabad at Medicov ..read more

Your backbone, technically called the vertebral column, is composed of 33 vertebrae, and they are separated by soft and fluffy material called discs. There are four sections in the spine: Cervical spine: The upper part, located in the neck, contains the first 7 vertebrae. Thoracic spine: The back of your chest area consists of 12 vertebrae Lumbar spine: The lower back just above the hip has the next 5 vertebrae Sacral spine: The lowest spine, located just below your waist, and it takes up 5 vertebrae. It also contains the remaining four vertebrae that help to compose the tailbone (coccyx). S ..read more

When your children say they have back pain, you may be left wondering whether it’s just a common discomfort or whether it’s time to schedule an appointment with a paediatric spine specialist. It’s common for adults and older people to suffer from back pain, but it’s usually not regarded as a childhood issue. As said above, it is known that back pain usually affects middle and older age people, but in recent studies, experts found that children and adolescents are becoming more vulnerable to back pain these days. Compared to boys, girls are more likely to have it. Approximately 30 out of 100 ch ..read more

The spinal column is composed of tiny bones called vertebrae that are piled on top of one another to create the back’s natural curves. A flat and slippery substance called intervertebral discs is formed between the vertebrae; they act as shock absorbers and allow your back to flex or bend. The ligaments and muscles that connect the vertebrae enable movement while supporting and stabilising the spine and upper body. These vertebrae line up together and form a spinal canal that holds the nerve roots responsible for carrying information between the brain and muscles.  Your spine is vulnerabl ..read more

Experiencing foot pain is common and can be caused by many different factors, but the actual question is, can foot pain be caused due to any back problem? The answer is yes, even though it seems unlikely, foot pain can be directly related to some back problems, mostly your lower back. This is because leg or foot pain typically originates in the lumbar region of the lower back, even when there is no significant lower back pain.  The more common causes of foot pain are injuries, wearing improper shoes, or physical problems that lie within the foot, like tendonitis, arthritis, or bursitis.&n ..read more

Do you feel pain in the lower part of your back and can hardly move? Then you might be suffering from lumbago, popularly known as lower back pain. Lumbago is a very painful condition. You will experience severe pain along with limited mobility, which might cripple you for at least two days. When this pain travels down into your lower limbs, doctors call it as lumbago with sciatica. According to some studies related to back pain say, 85% of them might suffer from lumbago at least one time in their life. Of particular interest, the fact is that it does not commonly affect the elderly: it is most ..read more

Osteoporosis is a bone condition that commonly results in hunchbacks. People with Osteoporosis suffer from bone loss primarily in their upper spine (thoracic spine). Eventually, the bone breaks, causes back pain, reduces height, and leads to Kyphosis (hunched posture). We may all know people, especially elderly women, who have fractured a bone such as the hip after falling in the kitchen or washroom and breaking it. Moreover, you may have noticed that some elderly women in your family or in your close circle walk bending forward with a hunchback or have become shorter.  Most of these stor ..read more