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More young hit by spondylosis
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Sedentary lifestyle responsible
for back and neck pain striking earlier
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Meghna Saxena, a 27-year-old
computer professional, was forced to take a week off from work after her
backache was aggravated so much that she was unable to move her neck. She was
diagnosed with cervical spondylosis and put on analgesic drugs along with
physiotherapy sessions.
Saxena is among the growing number of people in the lower age bracket who are suffering from cervical spondylosis. “Every week, I see at least 30 patients with spondylosis. Most of them are young people who suffer because of sedentary lifestyle,” said Dr Anil Agarwal, consultant orthopaedic surgeon attached to Vashi’s Fortis hospital. Dr Abhay Nene, consultant orthopaedic surgeon at PD Hinduja hospital, said the change in lifestyle, not getting rest and lack of Vitamin D, B12 calcium and protein are reasons for neck and back problems. “Nearly 150 of the 200 patients I see every week have backache and neck problems. Fifty per cent of them are in their late 20s or early 30s,” he said. “People sit in front of the computer for hours. They must take a break every now and then. Exercise also helps,” said Dr Pradeep Bhosale, head of orthopaedic department at KEM hospital. “Our spine is made up of multiple small bones, inter-vertebral discs that act as shock absorbers and allow the spine to remain mobile. Because of strain, these discs start drying up in the lower spine which bears the load. This weakens the back considerably. Further pressure may result in the discs getting ruptured. This can cause severe pain running down the leg. This is often a surgical condition and can be avoided by making healthy lifestyle changes,” Dr Nene said. |
Somita Pal Mumbai DNAJ120718
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