by Dr. Nandan Marathe | Jan 16, 2026
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 from 30 years ago. Today, with modern technology, the success rates of spine surgery...
by Dr. Nandan Marathe | Jan 14, 2026
“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 terrified of surgery, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: Surgery isn’t a...
by Dr. Nandan Marathe | Jan 12, 2026
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 “surgery” has been mentioned. Don’t panic. A Microdiscectomy isn’t the “major back...
by Dr. Nandan Marathe | Jan 10, 2026
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 with steroids or cut the disc out with surgery. Today, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy is...
by Dr. Nandan Marathe | Jan 2, 2026
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.” Suddenly, visions of wheelchairs and lifelong back pain flash before your...
by Dr. Nandan Marathe | Jan 2, 2026
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 your laptop or phone, your neck feels like it’s supporting 22kg? That is the equivalent of carrying an...
