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Inside the Body

Your Spinal Cord, Explained

The spinal cord carries messages between your brain and the rest of your body. Learn how it works, what protects it, and when back or neck pain needs a doctor's attention.

45 cmLength in adults
31Pairs of spinal nerves
3Protective membranes
↕Signals up & down
✓Bone-protected
♥Fluid-cushioned
Spine Conditions

Spine Care for Nerve Health

Disc bulges, disc degeneration and spondylitis can narrow the space around the cord and its nerve roots. Our doctors assess each patient first, then plan individualised care.

4Spine conditions covered
3Cities with clinics
7Days open each week
+Disc Bulge
✓Individual Care
♥Nerve Symptoms
Know the Signs

Warning Signs to Act On

Sudden leg weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness in the groin needs urgent medical care. Do not wait for a clinic appointment for these symptoms.

4Warning signs to know
112Emergency number in India
10–8Clinic hours, daily
!Act promptly
✓Leg weakness
♥Bladder & bowel
25+Years of Care

Our Mission

Our mission is to care for patients, families, communities, and one another.

Who We Are

Chief Homoeopathic Consultant & Director

We offer quality health outcomes at reasonable pricing to our patients.

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.

Holistic Approach Non-Invasive Natural Treatment Root Cause Cure
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Dr Giri Raju(Dr Grace Homoeopathy Clinic)
Inside the Body

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.

Brain to body (movement) Body to brain (sensation)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Our Specialities

Conditions We Treat

Explore the areas where our homoeopathic doctors provide individualised care. Select a category to see the conditions covered.

07Conditions

Joint

Arthritis, spondylitis and disc-related conditions, treated with individualised care.

Conditions treated

Treatment note

Hover over a condition to see a short treatment note.

08Conditions

Gastro

Acidity, gallbladder, liver and digestive-tract conditions, treated with individualised care.

Conditions treated

Treatment note

Hover over a condition to see a short treatment note.

03Conditions

Respiratory

Allergy, sinus and airway conditions, treated with individualised care.

Conditions treated

Treatment note

Hover over a condition to see a short treatment note.

See the Difference

Why Choose Us?

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Patient-Centred

While our team brings important experience and knowledge, we know that each patient is the expert in their own life.

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Comprehensive

We offer comprehensive health care focusing on the whole person, at all ages and stages of life.

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New Technology

We have flexible hours and are open when you need us, using the latest techniques and technology for your care.

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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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Patient Stories

Our Testimonials

Arthritis · TMT

This is Muktha Bai, taking TMT for arthritis with Dr Chandrashekar. I got cured with that medicine. I am very much thankful to Dr Grace.

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Muktha BaiDr Grace Patient
Kidney Stone

I am Prasad. I suffered from a kidney stone problem and one of my colleagues suggested Dr Grace. I met Dr Giriraju and he suggested a 6-month TMT. I took the package for 6 months, and my problem was solved in 5 months. Thank you, Dr Giriraju sir.

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Durga PrasadDr Grace Patient
Migraine

I am Ravi. My wife took treatment for migraine for 8 months and she got a very good improvement. I highly recommend the doctors at Dr Grace.

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Kalemela Ravi KumarDr Grace Patient
Surgery Avoided

Thanks, Dr Grace Clinic, for the fast recovery from my problem. I could avoid surgery because of Dr Giri Raju. I am very happy to share this with you.

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Chandra CDr Grace Patient
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FAQ

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 76777

What 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.