Dr. Venkataramanan Swaminathan, Senior Consultant Orthopedic Robotic Surgeon, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, OMR Chennai Many people suffer from knee pain, back pain or joint stiffness and learn to live with it. Many assume this is a normal part of ageing and get used to the discomfort. But
Dr. Aravind P R Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital Chronic lower back pain has been one of the most common issues faced by older adults, leading toreduced mobility. Lower back pain can often be linked to weak or stiff hips rather than spinal issuesalone.According to WHO,
Dr. Ramachandran G Consultant – Spine & Deformity surgeon, Aster Whitefield Hospitals. The increase in obesity globally is a growing concern not only for doctors due to heart issues and diabetes, but it is also showing up in their office in a new way: bad backs.
Unmanaged upper and lower back pain can lead to nerve damage, numbness in the legs, and even paralysis. Still, many avoid surgery due to fear. Early diagnosis by a specialist can help manage 80-90% of back pain cases without surgery The national prevalence of
