Spinal cord

Know the history and significance of World Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day

Posted By Juhi Kumari, September 05, 2019 at 07:48pm

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

Posted By Juhi Kumari, April 15, 2019 at 11:03am

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

Posted By juhi kumari, March 07, 2019 at 09:20pm

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

Posted By ANI, October 07, 2018 at 06:48am

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

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, September 25, 2018 at 06:55pm

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

Posted By Editorial Team, September 12, 2018 at 09:10am

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

Posted By Kristina Das, September 07, 2018 at 05:54pm

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"

Posted By Editorial Team, September 04, 2018 at 09:03pm

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

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, July 30, 2018 at 06:08pm

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

Posted By ANI, July 17, 2018 at 09:27am

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

Posted By Agencies, June 17, 2018 at 03:24pm

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

Posted By Agencies, June 05, 2018 at 05:35pm

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

Posted By Editorial Team, December 18, 2017 at 06:08pm

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

Posted By Agencies, November 12, 2016 at 03:26pm

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

Posted By Agencies, October 18, 2016 at 05:59pm

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

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, September 01, 2016 at 11:37am

Knowing about the risk factors can help you prevent and manage lower back pain.
Muscles stimulation could restore movement after paralytic attack

Posted By Agencies, July 16, 2016 at 04:17pm

A study has found that repeated stimulation of muscles can restore movement after a paralytic attack.
Study claims that stem cell therapy could treat chronic spinal cord injuries

Posted By Agencies, June 12, 2016 at 11:47pm

Scientists believe that stem cell therapy can help in replacing damaged neurons and help in recovery from spinal cord injuries.
Doctors say one in five young Indians suffer from spinal ailments

Posted By Agencies, May 19, 2016 at 12:30pm

Every fifth Indian in the age group 20-30 is suffering from various type of spinal ailments, which until a decade ago were common among senior citizens, doctors have said.
Want a rocking sex life? Take care of your back

Posted By Debjani Arora, September 23, 2015 at 06:54pm

Your back and spine are the 'backbone' of your sexual life.

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Know the history and significance of World Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day

4 yoga poses for a strong spine

Are you suffering from multiple sclerosis? Strike these yoga poses

All you need to know about this gene signature linked to spinal cord injury

Electronic implant enabled paraplegics to walk again

Expert gives us 11 common causes of back pain

Everything you need to know about spinal stenosis

World Spinal cord Injury Day: "India is seeing a rise in the number of such cases"

Spinal cord tumour is shooting up quick with no known reasons of its occurrence

Study suggests early treatment for babies' neuromuscular disorder

A new gene therapy to treat spinal cord injuries

New drug to restore bladder function after spinal cord injury

Indian Spinal Injuries Centre gifts free surgeries to underprivileged girls

Spinal surgery for degenerative spinal disease also helps in reducing pain that interferes with sexual activity

You may recover from a spinal cord injury using probiotics

6 common risk factors of lower back pain

Muscles stimulation could restore movement after paralytic attack

Study claims that stem cell therapy could treat chronic spinal cord injuries

Doctors say one in five young Indians suffer from spinal ailments

Want a rocking sex life? Take care of your back

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