Tag: public health
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Low Back Pain Treatment in Working Individuals
Low back pain is the most common problem among working professionals today. Dr. Om Patil, spine specialist in Mumbai, explains modern non-surgical treatment options to relieve pain early and prevent disc damage for long-term spine health.
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Promoting Spine Health: The Role of Spine Surgeons on World Spine Day
Discover how spine surgeons promote spinal health awareness, prevention, and care on World Spine Day to help people stay active and pain-free. Endoscopic Spine surgeon Dr Om Patil
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Back Pain in Children: What Parents Need to Know: Spine surgeons view
When adults complain of back pain, it rarely raises eyebrows—it’s considered common, even expected. But when a child has back pain, parents should pay close attention. While most cases are minor and linked to posture, sports, or lifestyle, sometimes back pain in children can signal a serious underlying condition. This blog will help you understand…
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Exercises for Osteoporosis in Women: A Guide
Osteoporosis is women’s is manageable with exercise and standard nutritional supplement and lifestyle changes, timely diagnosis and treatment is important for prevention of osteoporosis
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Dr. Google vs. Real Doctors: How to Tell Good Medical Advice from Dangerous Misinformation
By Dr. Om Patil – Spinewala | Your Back In Action It starts with a twinge in your knee or a dull ache in your back. Before you even think of calling your doctor, you type your symptoms into a search bar. Seconds later, you’re scrolling through an endless stream of possible diagnoses — from…
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Trump’s Health Rumors and the Reality of Ankle Swelling in Octogenarians
Rumors about Donald Trump’s health after reports of chronic venous insufficiency have sparked fresh conversations on ankle swelling in octogenarians. While sometimes harmless, swollen ankles in the elderly may signal heart, kidney, or vein problems that demand timely medical care.
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How to Protect Yourself from Communicable Diseases During Mumbai Rains
Mumbai’s monsoon brings relief from the heat but also raises the risk of diseases like leptospirosis, dengue, malaria, and typhoid. With waterlogging and high humidity creating the perfect breeding ground for infections, simple precautions—like safe food and water, avoiding floodwater, mosquito control, and good hygiene—can protect you and your family this rainy season.
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AI in Medical Writing: A Powerful Tool or a Potential Risk?
By Dr. Om Patil – Spinewala | Your Back In Action Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept — it’s here, shaping how we diagnose diseases, plan treatments, and even write medical content. From generating patient education articles to summarizing complex research, AI has the potential to revolutionize medical communication. But there’s…
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Set Yourself Free from Pain – This Independence Day
Pain can be life-limiting, affecting daily activities, sleep, and emotional well-being. Modern medicine offers multiple solutions, from lifestyle modifications and physiotherapy to advanced elective procedures like nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and minimally invasive spine interventions. Elective pain management procedures are planned in advance, allowing patients to address chronic pain before it worsens. By choosing timely…
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Best Sleeping Position for a Healthy Spine
By Dr. Om Patil – Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Mumbai Sleep is when your body repairs, rejuvenates, and prepares for the next day. But if your sleeping position is wrong, the hours you spend in bed can actually harm your spine instead of healing it. As a spine surgeon, I’ve seen many patients whose neck or…
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