Is Your Pillow Hurting Your Neck? A Cervical Spine Perspective
Introduction Sleep is meant to restore the body, yet many individuals wake up with neck pain, stiffness, or headaches. While cervical spine problems are often linked to poor posture, prolonged
Traditional Squatting V/s Western Toilets: Impact on Lumbar Spine
Introduction The lumbar spine is a critical structure responsible for maintaining posture, facilitating movement, and bearing mechanical loads during daily activities. One frequently overlooked factor in spinal health is toileting
Why Your Spine Loves Morning Sunlight: Vitamin D, Muscle Strength & Pain Relief
Many people think of sunlight as something that simply brightens the day — but for your spine, morning sunlight acts almost like a daily nutrient. The gentle rays that reach
How Thoracic Spine Mobility Influences Lung Expansion and Breathing Efficiency
Introduction The thoracic spine forms the structural foundation of the rib cage and plays a crucial role in respiratory mechanics. Although breathing is often viewed as an automatic function driven
Impact of Early Diagnosis on Spinal Surgery Outcomes
Early diagnosis plays a vital role in determining the success of spinal surgery. Many spine-related conditions—such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, and degenerative disc disease—progress gradually. When these issues
Morning Sunlight Exposure and Chronic Low Back Pain
Chronic low back pain is one of the most common conditions encountered in physiotherapy practice. While exercise therapy, posture correction, and manual techniques remain the mainstay of treatment, lifestyle-related factors
Is Walking Enough for Back Pain Recovery?
Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems worldwide, and people often look for simple, low-cost ways to relieve it. Among all options, walking stands out as one
Fibromyalgia: Causes, Clinical Presentation, Diagnostic Criteria, Symptoms, and Treatment Approaches
Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome marked by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in specific areas of the body. It is a complex disorder involving abnormalities in central
Rehabilitation Protocol for Neuromuscular Coordination in Older Adults
Assessment Phase: Baseline Evaluation: Functional mobility tests: Timed Up & Go (TUG), Berg Balance Scale. Strength assessment (sit-to-stand test). Gait analysis (stride length, step symmetry). Identify Risks: Fall history, sensory