J Ricky Singh, MD

J Ricky Singh, MD Dr. Jaspal Ricky Singh is a triple-board certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine and R Dr. Singh lives in New York City with his wife, Channi.

Dr. Jaspal Ricky Singh is a triple-board certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Pain Medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree at The George Washington University majoring in biology and religious studies. He then attended the George Washington University School and Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Add

itionally, Dr. Singh went to on to fulfill a fellowship in Interventional Pain and Sports Medicine at the University of Colorado – Denver. Dr. Singh specializes in a multidisciplinary approach to treat pain by integrating physical therapy and interventional techniques his care. Through the use of minimally invasive, fluoroscopic-guided spine procedures, peripheral nerve blocks, electrodiagnostics and musculoskeletal ultrasound, Dr. Singh individualizes his treatment plan with a focus on functional restoration. He employs a comprehensive approach to the treatment of spinal disorders by providing pain management in an honest, kind, and compassionate manner
Dr. Singh's office is located at the Weill Cornell Medical College Center of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. His interests include family, golf, exercise and the culinary arts. Dr. Singh has been honored as Super Doctors- New York Rising Star 2013 which represents the top New York doctors in more than 30 specialties that have been fully licensed for 10 years or less.

05/13/2026

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that often develops during growth in adolescence. Instead of running straight down the back, the spine forms a C-shaped or S-shaped curve, often with some rotation of the vertebrae. Most cases are mild and monitored over time, but larger curves may require bracing or treatment. It’s not something you can “fix” by standing up straighter—it’s a structural condition of the spine.

05/12/2026

Pull the belly button toward the spine while sitting or lying down. Engage your core muscles to protect your back.

05/11/2026

That popping sound in your back when you stretch is usually joint cavitation. When spinal joints move, pressure changes in the joint fluid can cause tiny gas bubbles to form and collapse—creating the popping sound. It’s the same mechanism behind cracking your knuckles. The sound doesn’t mean your spine was “out of place”—it just means the joint moved through its range of motion.

05/08/2026

Your brain doesn’t move your legs directly. When you decide to move, your brain sends signals down the spinal cord, which acts as the communication highway between your brain and your body. From there, nerves branch out to activate the muscles in your hips, legs, and feet. Your spinal cord even helps coordinate patterns like walking—so you don’t have to think about every step.

05/07/2026

Stand and place one heel on a chair or step, lean forward at the hips while keeping the back straight. Tight hamstrings often contribute to lower back pain.

05/06/2026

Humans don’t have tails—but we do have a tailbone. The coccyx sits at the base of the spine and is made of 3–5 small fused vertebrae. It’s a leftover structure from our evolutionary past, but it still serves an important purpose. Muscles and ligaments attach to the coccyx to help support posture, sitting balance, and pelvic floor function. It may be small, but you definitely notice it when it’s injured.

05/05/2026

Sit on the edge of a chair, tuck your chin, and round your back to stretch the spine.

05/04/2026

“Sit up straight” isn’t just something teachers say. Your head weighs about 10–12 pounds, and your spine is designed to stack that weight vertically so the bones, discs, and joints share the load. When you slouch forward, your muscles end up carrying most of that weight instead. The real goal isn’t perfect posture—it’s changing positions often so your spine and muscles can do their jobs without burning out.

05/01/2026

Ever tried to feel your spine in your neck and couldn’t find it? Most of the cervical vertebrae sit deep under muscle and soft tissue, which protects the spinal cord and allows your head to move freely. The small bump you feel at the base of your neck is usually C7, the last vertebra in the cervical spine.Your neck is built for mobility and protection, which is why the bones themselves aren’t easy to feel.

04/30/2026

Sit with feet shoulder-width apart and bend forward, reaching toward your shins while keeping the neck straight.

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