Spinal hematoma is a condition in which blood accumulates, which compresses the nerve roots present near the spine or sometimes the spinal cord. It is a matter of concern when blood collects anywhere in the body. But it is even more problematic when it collects near...
A vast majority of the nerves in our body pass through the long spinal cord to reach several parts of the body. One such nerve is the sciatic nerve. When the sciatic nerve exits the spinal cord, it supplies the hip joints and the legs. This nerve ends at the toes. Due...
The spine is a large organ of our body, which plays a major role in holding our body together. It plays a key role in helping us sit upright, walk erect and conduct various other physical activities. With such high usage and requirements, the chances of common spine...
As we age, our bodies, that is, bones and muscles, degenerate with time. The main reason for this is the constant wear and tear that happens due to extensive body stress and work, with lesser rest hours. One of the most common problems people face due to constant wear...
A herniated disc occurs when the spinal disc’s soft center or nucleus comes out from the case. This impacts nerves close to it, causing pain, weakness and numbness in the limbs. But if the disc does not pressure nerves, it will not cause pain. A herniated disc is also...
The lumbar spine includes five different vertebrae in the lower portion of your spine between the pelvis and your ribs. Lumbar spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal narrows down, compressing all nerves traveling down from the lower back to the legs. It can...
A spinal infection is a rare but severe infection that happens when fungi, viruses or any bacteria enter the spinal tissues. These tiny organisms can affect any part of your spine, from vertebrae to the spinal canal to spinal discs. When you fail to give timely...
A spinal tumor is the unusual growth of cells inside or around the spinal column. This mass of cells usually grows and divides without any control as it is not checked by the mechanisms responsible for controlling normal cells. Spinal tumors can be benign or...
Kyphosis is a kind of spinal condition where there is excessive curvature of the upper back in the forward direction. Because of this, the upper back looks hunched or slouched. People often refer to it as squatting back or a roundabout. The spinal cord has natural...
Scoliosis is an unusual curvature of the spine. Usually, a spine is curved in the top and the lower back, but when it is curved towards one side, it is scoliosis. People suffering from conditions like cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy can get scoliosis, but in... 
