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Experts Warn Against Ignoring Back and Neck Pain
Doctors at a health meeting in Hyderabad warned people not to ignore back or neck pain.
They said pain can be a sign that a person needs to change their daily habits.
People are less physically active than in the past, which can put more stress on the spine.
Sitting in one position for six or seven hours can also cause problems.
This is especially common among software professionals.
Back pain together with leg pain or a shoe slipping off may require a spine surgeon’s assessment.
Doctors recommended exercises that the body can safely handle and muscle strengthening.
They also warned that some yoga poses may cause pain or disc bulges.
Spine specialists at an hmtv Health Conclave advised people not to ignore persistent back or neck pain.
Experts linked rising spine problems to reduced physical activity and prolonged sitting in the same posture.
Software professionals were identified as particularly vulnerable because many sit for six to seven hours daily.
Back pain accompanied by leg pain or a slipping shoe may indicate the need for surgery, according to Dr Nagarjuna.
The panel recommended suitable exercise and muscle strengthening, while warning that some yoga postures can contribute to disc bulges.
- Who
- Spine specialists and physiotherapy experts, including Dr GPY Subbaih, Dr Murahari, Dr Nagarjuna and Dr Sudhakar.
- What
- The experts warned against ignoring back and neck pain and discussed spine care, lifestyle changes and treatment.
- Where
- At the hmtv Health Conclave in Hyderabad.
- When
- The panel discussion took place on Saturday; no specific date was provided.
- Why
- The experts said reduced physical activity, prolonged sitting and unsuitable exercises are contributing to spine problems.
Key facts
- Panel session
- ‘Back to Life Complete Spine Care’
- Event
- hmtv Health Conclave
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Prolonged sitting
- Software professionals may sit in the same posture for six to seven hours a day.
- Warning sign
- Back pain with leg pain and a slipping shoe may indicate a need for surgery, according to Dr Nagarjuna.
- Recommended approach
- Patients were advised to pursue suitable exercise and muscle strengthening.
- Yoga caution
- Some yoga asanas may result in disc bulges and pain, according to Dr Murahari.









