Orthopedics is the field of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of the musculosketetal system, particularly the spine, joints, and muscles. Orthopedics mainly deals with correction of disorders and deformities related to the musculosketal system; hence, orthopedics is central to the treatment of back pain.
Orthopedic care can employ various pain management techniques, manual treatment, physical therapy, and bracing to treat a variety of spinal dysfunctions including chronic back pain, scoliosis, and sacrioiliac joint dysfunction.
In Simple language the Spine surgery deals with any ailment which arises from the affliction of spinal column, be it the vertebral bodies, the spinal cord or nerves, protruded intervertebral discs or joints.The specialists who deal with Spinal disorders mentioned are spinal surgeons.
Weakness or paralysis of limbs
Loss of sensation
Changes in reflexes
Loss of urinary or bowel control
Uncontrolled muscle spasms
Back pain
10 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Spine:
Stretch and strengthen the back
Maintain a healthy weight
Don't Smoke
Reduce or eliminate inflammatory foods
Take care with heavy lifting
Stay in motion
Stand whenever possible
Try yoga
Get into the water
Seek a doctor’s advice