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...
by Dr. Nandan Marathe | Dec 26, 2025
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 injury. So why the pain? The truth is, your brain and your back are on a two-way street....
by Dr. Nandan Marathe | Dec 23, 2025
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 to wonder: Is this a spinal issue, or are my kidneys in trouble? Missing the...
by Dr. Nandan Marathe | Oct 23, 2025
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, and many cases involve the L4–L5 level. For a large number of patients, a structured, therapist-guided...
by Dr. Nandan Marathe | Oct 20, 2025
Can a lower-back disc problem really affect erections? Many men are surprised to learn the answer can be yes—especially when an L4–L5 disc bulge triggers spinal nerve compression that interferes with pelvic-floor control, sensation, pain pathways, and autonomic...
