Behind the Scenes at Ace of Spine
Physiotherapy is not about magic fixes or passive machines. See how we diagnose, move, and recover at Ace of Spine.
Doctor bana patient! Even I am not immune to pain. I have a flat foot which led to knee hyperextension and now symptoms of chondromalacia patella. Here I am assessing my own posture and movement to understand the root cause.
I have to practice what I preach. Due to long hours of editing and manual therapy, I developed a muscle imbalance and mild scoliosis. Here are some of the scapular retraction exercises I've incorporated into my own fitness routine to fix it.
This is for all the female physios out there. Our profession is physically demanding. We need to be strong to mobilize patients and perform manual therapy effectively. I believe we need to have more muscle strength than even our male colleagues.
A mini-vlog showing a day in my clinic. From assessing new patients and performing needling, to guiding exercises and celebrating patient recovery, every day is a new challenge.
Yes, I do online consultations! With patients from Mumbai, Bangalore, and all over the country, I use video calls to do a detailed 30-minute assessment and create a personalized exercise routine. Distance shouldn't be a barrier to getting the right advice.
I don't usually do home visits, but for a long-time patient, I made an exception. She thought her knee pain was back, but on assessment, I found the real culprit was her back. A 35-minute session of manual release and needling was enough to give her relief.
My reaction whenever there's a new, interesting case. I love the challenge of digging deep and solving complex musculoskeletal puzzles.
Why is it so difficult to explain exercises to patients? It can be exhausting, but it's also fun. Getting the movement right is the most important part of their recovery.
A toast to all the patients who actually follow my instructions and do their exercises twice a day. Aise patients mujhe bahut pasand hain! Your dedication is what makes the treatment successful.
When a patient asks, "Ma'am, aap bina dawai ke kaise theek karoge?" My answer is simple: "Physiotherapy ki bahon mein." Exercise is the real medicine.
About Behind the Scenes at Ace of Spine
I don't just put patients on TENS machines and call it a day. In this clinic, we focus on manual therapy, joint mobilizations, and corrective exercise patterns. If you are coming to Ace of Spine, be prepared for a real assessment and a mandatory homework plan. If you are looking for a magic pill, you are in the wrong place. But if you want to fix the root cause of your pain, you are in the right hands.
A lot of people in Delhi think that physiotherapy is just about heating pads, ultrasound, and waiting for the pain to go away. It is not. My practice at Ace of Spine in Najafgarh is built on the belief that exercise is the only real medicine. Whether I am fixing my own muscle imbalance from long hours of editing or helping a 14-year-old recover from a sedentary lifestyle, the process is the same: proper diagnosis, manual intervention, and specific corrective movements.
Why the 'Behind the Scenes' Approach?
I share this content because I want you to see the reality of recovery. You will see me performing scapular retraction exercises because I know exactly what it feels like to have muscle imbalances from daily work. You will see me correcting squats, not just because I want to, but because if your pelvis is shifting, you are one step away from a major knee injury.
How We Work
- No Guessing: We do not rely on generic routines. Every plan is based on your X-rays, MRI reports, and posture analysis.
- Manual Therapy: I use techniques like dry needling, cupping, and IASTM for immediate pain relief, but those are just the start. The work happens when you follow the exercise routine at home.
- Education: I explain why you are hurting. If you have lower back pain, it might be a tight hamstring or a weak glute. We find it and fix it.
Stop settling for 'comfortable' treatment that doesn't fix the problem. If you are tired of the cycle of pain and want a doctor who is as invested in your recovery as you are, let’s get to work.
Shruti Raj
I'm Dr. Shruti. I don't just treat patients; I teach them how to move again because I have been in the patient chair myself. If you are ready to put in the work and stop looking for quick fixes, I am here to help you get your quality of life back.
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