Global Hospitals Spine Institute provide effective solutions to the people for all Spinal problems including back pain, slip disc, sciatica, spondylosis, spondylitis. Myelitis, spinal cord injuries.The highly experienced Spine surgeons coordinate with the multi-specialty teams for alleviating pain and suffering of the patients.

1. Relax shoulders so as to relieve tension in the upper back.
Always remember to stretch before and after rides.
Squats and lunges before cycling improve the strength of
hamstring muscles.
Bring your seat forward, so that knees are bent. Keep a
small cushion to support your lower back. Change your
car seat angles frequently.
Spine care while driving
Spine care while driving a Bike
Keep your back slightly arched
and elbows bent while riding a
2-wheeler, to absorb shocks.
While driving for long periods,
it's good to take a break after
every hour and stretch.
Super special tips
on Spinecare
• Inability to sit or stand for a long period of time
• Inability to lift legs over 30/40 degrees while lying down
• Difficulty walking on heels or on tips of the toes
• Radiating pain through arms and legs
• Tingling, burning or numbness in the legs
• Weakness in legs or hands
• Loss of control over urine and motion
• Difficulty in turning the head without turning the body
• Inability to bend the neck and touch the ear to the shoulder
• Lifting weights is a challenge
• Inability to continue any prolonged physical activity
• Difficulty while walking in a straight line
• Inability to hop on one leg
• Tending to sit cross legged on a chair
• Inability to hop on one leg
• Tending to sit cross legged on a chair
• Inability to get up from a squat without support
• Difficulty in climbing steps
Healthy diet for a healthy back
Milk and dairy products
Green leafy vegetables
Cod liver oil
Egg yolks
Liver
Fish
Calcium and
Vitamin D supplements
Try to maintain an erect
posture with feet flat on the
ground and knees bent.
Choose a chair that firmly
supports your lower back,
wrist and elbows. And finally,
neck exercises and
stretches, at frequent
intervals, keep your back
supple and fit.
Spine care while working on the computer
Advice for senior citizens to prevent falls and
injuries
Exercise regularly to improve strength, balance, and
coordination of muscles. Make your living areas safer
by removing slippery mats, and installing grab bars in
corridors. Check your vision periodically, and illumi-
nate your home better, because poor vision can
increase the risk of falling.
Age-old myths on spine surgery
• Too old for spine surgery and vice versa
• Failure rates high, especially in the aged
• Bed rest for at least 3 months
• Paralysis may occur after surgery
• Spinal anaesthesia is a high risk affair
Do’s
• Well-balanced diet
• Adequate Sleep
• Weight-bearing exercises
• Jogging / Walking
• Hiking
• Climbing stairs
Dont’s
• Smoking
• Alcohol abuse
• Fad diets
• Taking too many pain killers
• Lifting heavy weights