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...
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colourless fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, acting as a protective cushion and a nutrient delivery system. Dr. Naveen Tahasildar, a leading spine surgeon in Bangalore, explains that CSF plays a far bigger role than...
Yes, cervical spondylosis can cause both dizziness and headaches, not just plain neck pain. The reason sits in the neck itself. Worn joints pinch nearby nerves or squeeze the vessels carrying blood up to the brain, and that muddles the signals your brain leans on for...
Yes, a bulging disc can usually be managed and effectively reversed without surgery, in roughly 80 to 90% of cases. It happens when a disc’s tough outer shell weakens and lets the soft, gel-like core push past its normal boundary. That’s typically a slow,...
A herniated disc sounds like something that needs an operation. Most of the time it isn’t. The bulge tends to shrink back on its own over a few weeks, and the work in front of you is simpler than the diagnosis makes it feel, settle the inflammation that’s...
Yes, spine surgery is safe and effective for most people, as long as it’s done for the right reason, usually nerve compression or instability that nothing else has fixed. The outcome people fear most, paralysis, is rare. The everyday risks are real but...
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is not actually a disease, it is a gradual wear-and-tear process where the spinal discs lose hydration, height, and flexibility over time. Dr. Naveen Tahasildar, a leading spine surgeon in Bangalore, explains that while aging plays a...
Cervical pain is also called cervicalgia pain in the neck region involving the top seven vertebrae. It mostly comes from poor posture, muscle strain, or wear of the cervical spine over time. Stiffness, radiating pain, headaches, and tingling in the fingers are...
Spondylosis is the age-related degeneration (arthritis) of the spine that causes bone spurs and stiffness. Spondylolisthesis is different. It’s the instability that shows up when one vertebra slips forward over another, often after a small fracture or severe...
Cervical myelopathy is a condition where the spinal cord in the neck gets compressed, gradually affecting movement, balance, and hand function. Many patients live with it for years without realising what is causing their symptoms until the damage becomes significant....
