01. Back Pain
Back pain can occur at any point along the spine, but the most common site is the lower back. The most common causes of back pain are sprains, strains and minor injuries.
Read | 02. Exercises for back pain
If you feel twinges of back pain at the end of the day, try these exercises to alleviate them.
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03. MRI tests and the spine
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the test most commonly used to look at the spine.
Read | 04. Muscle strains in the back
When you strain or “tear” a muscle in your back or it means that the muscle has gone into spasm, restricting blood flow and causing weakness.
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05. Sprains and strains
A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon is damaged by overstretching or an excessive contraction and is also partially torn or “pulled”.
Read | 06. Spinal Cord Injury
Severe spinal cord injury is often synonymous with paralysis.
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07. Spinal cord injury: First aid
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is always a medical emergency as it could lead to chronic painful conditions, permanent paralysis or even death.
Read | 08. Sprain, fractures and dislocations
The most commonly injured tissues with sprains and strains are the ankle and knee ligaments, the leg muscles, the lower back, the wrist and the shoulders.
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09. Back, neck and hip injuries
Injuries include whiplash, back trauma and dislocated hip joints.
Read | 10. Fractured spine cause paralysis?
Medical science is not yet able to repair fractured spines. How does it happen and what is the result?
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