Kyphosis vs Lordosis: What’s the Difference?
Kyphosis and lordosis curve the spine in opposite directions. Kyphosis rounds the upper back outward. Lordosis does the reverse, pulling the lower back, and sometimes the neck, inward. Different regions, different causes, and often different patients too. A physical...
Can Spinal Stenosis Be Treated Without Surgery?
Spinal stenosis responds well to non-surgical treatment in most early to moderate cases. The primary goal is relieving pressure on the compressed nerves and restoring normal mobility. Physical therapy is typically the first step, followed by medication, injections, or...
Stages of Facet Arthropathy
Facet arthropathy, also called facet joint arthritis or facet syndrome, is a degenerative condition affecting the small joints that connect each vertebra to the one above and below it. Dr. Naveen Tahasildar, a leading spine surgeon in Bangalore, explains that these...