Synapse Spine
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Success Rates of Modern Spine Surgeries: What the Data Actually Says
One of the biggest myths in India is: "Spine surgery karaoge toh bed-ridden ho jaoge" (If you get spine surgery, you'll be bedridden). This fear is based on data...
When Should You Choose Surgery Over Conservative Treatment? (A Heart-to-Heart with Our Doctors)
"Doctor, will I ever walk without pain again? Or am I headed for the operating theater?" This is the most common question we hear at Synapse Spine. If you’re...
Microdiscectomy Step-by-Step: The “Keyhole” Path to Instant Relief
If you have a disc fragment pressing on a nerve, every second feels like an eternity. You’ve tried the belts, the pills, and the rest. Now, the word...
PRP Therapy for Back Pain: Is it the “Biologic Revolution” of Spine Care?
What if the "cure" for your chronic back pain was already circulating in your veins? In the past, we only had two options for worn-out spinal discs: mask the pain...
Slipped Disc vs. Bulging Disc: A Patient’s Guide to the “Jelly Donut” Dilemma
The Hook: You’ve just received your MRI report, and your eyes stop at two words: "Disc Protrusion." You google it and find "Slipped Disc" and "Bulging Disc."...
Why Does Sitting at a Desk Cause Neck Stiffness? (The “Tech-Neck” Crisis)
The average human head weighs about 5kg—roughly the size of a large bowling ball. But did you know that when you tilt your head forward just 45 degrees to look at...
The Silent Saboteur: How Stress Causes Chronic Back Pain
Have you ever noticed that after a high-pressure week at work, your back feels like it's made of lead? You haven't lifted any heavy boxes, and you haven't had an...
Back Pain vs. Kidney Pain: How to Tell the Difference
You wake up with a sharp, stabbing ache in your side. Your first instinct? "I must have pulled a muscle." But as the hours pass, the pain doesn't budge. You start...
Can Physiotherapy Cure L4–L5 Disc Bulge
Can physiotherapy alone get you back on your feet—or will an L4–L5 disc bulge eventually need surgery? In India, low back pain is a leading cause of lost workdays,...
Can L4–L5 Disc Bulge Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
Can a lower-back disc problem really affect erections? Many men are surprised to learn the answer can be yes…










