Behind the Scenes at Ace of Spine

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.