Spinal cord

Spine-related problems on the rise; Why you need to be careful

Spinal problems are constantly on the rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what you can do to mitigate the risk.
Spinal stenosis: This is a common cause of lower back pain

It occurs mostly in adults 50 and older. Symptoms of spinal stenosis may include pain, tingling, numbness and muscle weakness
Spinal cord injury patients get new robotic trunk to help them cope

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) can cause devastating damage, including loss of mobility and sensation. But a new robotic trunk can help patients cope.
Spinal cord injury linked to higher rates of stroke: Know why

According to studies, spinal cord injuries have been associated with a higher risk of strokes. Experts now try to answer the question as to why this happens.
Know the history and significance of World Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day

As we celebrate World Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day today, here is a brief history of the day for you. Read on to know what all it stands for.
4 yoga poses for a strong spine

Displacement of a vertebral bone can lead to spondylolisthesis in kids. Here yoga poses that can be effective in relieving the symptoms. However, these should be performed under the supervision of a yoga expert only after the spine specialist gives a go ahead.
Are you suffering from multiple sclerosis? Strike these yoga poses

While a new targeted therapy may soon make the life of multiple sclerosis patients a lot easier, yoga can also be an effective way of managing the condition.
All you need to know about this gene signature linked to spinal cord injury

The discovery of key genes that are switched on or off in response to spinal cord injury could inform the development of biomarkers that predict recovery and possibly pinpoint new targets for treatment.
Electronic implant enabled paraplegics to walk again

This electronic implant has given a new lease of life to paraplegics who could walk after a long time after undergoing the implant.
Expert gives us 11 common causes of back pain

8 in 10 people experience back pain at some point in their life. For most people, the pain could be temporary and resolves on its own with some rest. However if back pain that stays for more than 6 weeks it is classified as chronic back pain.
Everything you need to know about spinal stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a slowly progressive disease that does not cause much pain while sitting or at rest. When a person stands or walk, the spinal cord gets compressed and the patient may feel heaviness, weakness and pain.
World Spinal cord Injury Day: "India is seeing a rise in the number of such cases"

Says Dr Pradeep Mahajan, Regenerative Medicine researcher who feels that better innovation could help in solving the woe. September 5 is celebrated as World Spinal Cord Injury Day.
Spinal cord tumour is shooting up quick with no known reasons of its occurrence

Spinal cord tumour is at a rapid rise and the experts are not yet clear about the exact risk factors resulting in these tumours. Magnetic surgery cement and its targeted drug delivery capacity can help doctors find underlying causes of tumour in spinal cord.
Study suggests early treatment for babies' neuromuscular disorder

A new study suggests that children with Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can achieve improvements in motor function after six months of treatment with the drug nusinersen, particularly when treatment began before seven months of age.
A new gene therapy to treat spinal cord injuries

However, the therapy is not yet ready for human trials.
New drug to restore bladder function after spinal cord injury

In humans, spinal cord injuries sever the communication between the bladder and the brain, leading to the loss of the normal ability to urinate at will.
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre gifts free surgeries to underprivileged girls

Khusboo and Shalini hold their head up high, thanks to ISIC who gave them a new lease of life.
Spinal surgery for degenerative spinal disease also helps in reducing pain that interferes with sexual activity

Operative treatment leads to improved sex life-related pain.
You may recover from a spinal cord injury using probiotics

Probiotics could aid patients' recovery from spinal cord injuries, suggests a new research.
6 common risk factors of lower back pain

Knowing about the risk factors can help you prevent and manage lower back pain.