Orthopaedic Spinal

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.

What is Spine Surgery

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.

Signs & Symptoms of Spinal Cord Disorder

  • Weakness or paralysis of limbs

  • Loss of sensation

  • Changes in reflexes

  • Loss of urinary or bowel control

  • Uncontrolled muscle spasms

  • Back pain

How to make your Spine healthy

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