About the Spine

The spine, also known as the vertebral column or backbone, is a vital part of the human skeletal system. It is composed of a series of small bones called vertebrae, which are stacked on top of each other. These vertebrae are divided into different regions: cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back), lumbar (lower back), sacral, and coccygeal.

Functions of the Spine

Structural support: The spine provides structural support for the body, allowing us to stand upright and maintain posture.
Protection: The spine protects the spinal cord, which is a bundle of nerves that transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body. The vertebrae act as a protective casing around the spinal cord, guarding it from injury.
Flexibility and movement: The spine’s structure allows for a wide range of movements, including bending, twisting, and stretching.
Weight bearing: The spine helps distribute the weight of the body evenly, reducing stress on individual bones and joints.

Overall, the spine plays a crucial role in enabling mobility, protecting vital nerves, and maintaining the body’s structure and stability.

Apricot Care’s Approach to Back Pain

At Apricot Care, we aim to understand the root cause of your back pain. Unless we start treating the root cause, we will not get a sustaining effect of the treatment. To understand the actual reason behind your pain, you should ask yourself the following questions:

Does your work demand you to sit/stand/walk for long hours regularly?
Do you feel your posture is not appropriate while sitting/standing/walking?
Do you exercise regularly?
Are you overweight?
Have you experienced any recent injury/accident/sudden jerk?
Do you have to travel long hours on a regular basis?
Do you experience lack of flexibility/stiffness?

Process of Exercise Rehabilitation

Clinical Assessment: Provides us information about the root cause of the pain; our latest technology will help us to reach your accurate diagnosis.
Diagnosis: Diagnosing will help to understand the mechanical and pathological nature of the pain.
Pain Management: Latest Electrotherapy devices and manual techniques will help for pain relief.
Exercise Approach: Customized exercise program will help to strengthen core muscles.
Ergonomic Advice: Postural modification and workplace analysis help for prevention of further injuries.

Conditions We Treat

Cervical: Neck Pain, Trapezitis, Cervical PIVD, Cervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Upper Cross Syndrome, Headache, Post-Surgical management
Thoracic: Upper/Middle back pain, Thoracic outlet syndrome, Kyphosis
Lumbar: Lower back pain, Sciatica, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Lumbar spondylosis, Lumbar Canal Stenosis, Coccydynia, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Lumbar Spondylolisthesis, Sacro-iliac joint dysfunction, Post-Surgical Management, Scoliosis