Dr Umesh Srikantha

DEBUNKING THE MYTHS ABOUT SPINE SURGERY

April 17, 2023

The thought of undergoing spine surgery terrifies most individuals. Tales of long recoveries, debilitating pain, and even paralysis often trigger a sense of fear among the patients, due to which several people avoid getting spine surgery. However, most of these stories are usually myths, and with the advancement in technology,...

WHAT ARE THE LEADING CAUSES OF SPINAL PROBLEMS AMONG INDIANS?

December 27, 2022

Technology today has undeniably made our lives easier; however, the increasing dependence on the ‘one tap’ lifestyle has also led to several negative effects on our backs, which often tend to go unnoticed. Long working hours on computers, excessive use of smartphones, a lack of physical exercise, and a sedentary...

SLIPPED DISC: WHAT LEADS TO THE CONDITION AND TREATMENT

October 26, 2021

A slipped disc is a common condition that can be quite painful, gruelling and can cause numbness or weakness in the limbs. It refers to the displacement of disc material beyond the normal boundary of the disk space. When a slipped disc bulges into the spinal canal, it exerts pressure...