Our Mission
Our mission is to care for patients, families, communities, and one another.
Chief Homoeopathic Consultant & Director
Homeopathy is a holistic, non-invasive and natural approach for all kinds of diseases. Homeopathic treatment heals the patient from the root cause and hence provides complete cure. We provide homeopathy services to people all over India through our dedicated doctors who have vast experience and practice classical constitutional treatment with the latest techniques.
The Spinal Cord, In Depth
The spinal cord is the main pathway between your brain and the rest of your body. Explore how it is built, how it works, and what can go wrong.
Structure
In adults the spinal cord is about 45 cm long. Grey matter sits in the centre and handles processing, while white matter surrounds it and carries messages along the cord. It ends near the first or second lumbar vertebra.
How Signals Travel
Sensory messages such as touch, temperature and pain travel up the cord to the brain. Motor messages travel down from the brain to control muscles. Each pair of spinal nerves exits between the vertebrae and serves a specific part of the body.
Built to Protect
The vertebrae form a bony column around the cord. Three membrane layers called meninges cover it, and cerebrospinal fluid cushions it. Discs and ligaments allow movement while keeping the cord safe.
When Things Go Wrong
Disc bulges, disc degeneration and spondylitis can narrow the space around the cord or its nerve roots, causing pain, numbness or weakness. Many cases are managed without surgery, but severe compression needs prompt medical review.
Warning signs that need urgent care
Get medical help straight away if you have any of these, as they can signal serious pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots:
- Sudden weakness or heaviness in the legs
- Loss of control of the bladder or bowels
- Numbness in the groin, buttocks or inner thighs
- Severe back pain together with any of the above
In an emergency, call 112 in India or go to the nearest hospital.
Conditions We Treat
Explore the areas where our homoeopathic doctors provide individualised care. Select a category to see the conditions covered.
Why Choose Us?
Patient-Centred
While our team brings important experience and knowledge, we know that each patient is the expert in their own life.
Comprehensive
We offer comprehensive health care focusing on the whole person, at all ages and stages of life.
New Technology
We have flexible hours and are open when you need us, using the latest techniques and technology for your care.
24 Years Experience
While our team brings important experience and knowledge, we focus on the whole person, at all ages and stages of life.
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Spinal Cord Questions
Quick answers about how the spinal cord works, spine conditions that affect it, and the warning signs that need urgent care. Hover over a question to see the answer.
Call us for any Query+91 86860 76777What does the spinal cord do?
The spinal cord is the main pathway between the brain and the rest of the body. Sensory messages such as touch, temperature and pain travel up to the brain, and movement signals travel down to the muscles. It also controls some reflexes without needing the brain.
How long is the spinal cord, and where does it end?
In adults the spinal cord is about 45 cm long. It runs from the base of the brain down the spine and ends near the first or second lumbar vertebra. Below that point, the nerve roots form the cauda equina, which supplies the legs and pelvis.
Which spine problems can press on the spinal cord or nerves?
Disc bulges, disc degeneration and spondylitis can narrow the space around the cord or its nerve roots. This can cause pain, numbness, tingling or weakness, often in the neck, back, arms or legs.
What are the warning signs that need urgent care?
Get medical help straight away for sudden weakness or heaviness in the legs, loss of control of the bladder or bowels, numbness in the groin, buttocks or inner thighs, or severe back pain with any of these. In an emergency, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital.
Which spine conditions do you treat?
We offer individualised homoeopathic care for disc bulge, disc degeneration, cervical and lumbar spondylitis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Our doctors assess each patient first and can work alongside your treating doctor. You can read more on our Disc Bulge page.
Can I continue my current medicines?
Yes, but please do not stop or change any prescribed medicine without advice from your doctor. Tell our doctor about all the medicines you take, so your care plan can be planned safely.