Whiplash injury is an injury of the neck, sustained mainly during road accidents or falls from a height. The most intriguing factor in this injury is that it occurs without any physical contact of the neck with any object. Thus, a person has almost no evidence of injury on his body, which makes it difficult to prove or >> Read More ...
The varied causes of middle back pain leave a plethora of modalities to approach for a permanent cure. This means every patients treatment has to be individualized according to the cause and age at the time of treatment. Thus, it is always better to leave this herculean and cumbersome task at the hands of an experienced >> Read More ...
Tumors of the vertebral column are rare but grave diseases. The life of a person with a tumor is limited, even after taking the most advanced form of treatment. Treatment options that are offered are highly expensive and are not available at all centers. Early diagnosis and treatment before the spread of the tumor to >> Read More ...
Investigations into the cause of a disease are important tools in initiating treatment. Common diseases have specific tests, the results of which give confirmation of the presence of the disease. However, many times the picture is quite confusing and requires a battery of investigations. A proper choice of investigations >> Read More ...
Infections of the vertebral column are quite rare considering their tough structure. Direct infections are not known to occur, but transfer of infections from the chest or other adjoining structures is common. The presence of infection in the body increases the stress on the body and also weakens the defenses of the body. >> Read More ...
Middle back pain due to spinal deformities is a common occurrence among teenagers. The deformity originates since birth or during bony growth of the vertebrae. However, the symptoms are not obvious until completion of growth. If parents are watchful towards their child’s growth, it is possible to identify these >> Read More ...
Middle back pain is pain or discomfort in the lower part of the thoracic spinal region. Upper back pain is considered a part of neck spasm and the conditions causing it are commonly muscular abnormalities. Low back pain is seen in middle and elderly individuals due to increased stress on the weight-bearing part of the >> Read More ...
What is the need for investigations in back pain ? Back pain can occur because of numerous causes ranging from a trivial muscular stiffness to spinal cord or nerve compression. The common clinical tests for back pain, like SLR (straight leg raising), neurological examination, etc., can only give clues towards the diagnosis >> Read More ...
The ability to walk upright, which is distinct to us humans, puts a large amount of stress on the back. The back has the ability to withstand a considerate amount of burden and still perform its varied functions. Improper posture, lifting heavy weights, performing unaccustomed activities, and sports injuries, tend to >> Read More ...
Costochondritis is the inflammation of the costal cartilage between the ribs and sternum. It is a self-limiting condition meaning that it does not usually progress to a stage where it can result in complications. In most cases, it will resolve over time with no treatment. However, in severe cases of costochondritis, the >> Read More ...
