As most people around us talk about suffering from backache and knee pain, Mumbai doctors say different reasons contribute to it and can’t be ignored. Unsurprisingly, they say living in the city and travelling on the roads can contribute to it too
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Key Highlights
- Common reasons for back pain are poor posture, lack of exercise, muscle strains and more
- Knee pain can arise from overuse activities, injuries to ligament, patellofemoral syndrome
- Ignoring these pains can lead to worsening conditions, chronic pain, long-term disability
Most people who have crossed their 30s are not shy anymore to admit that they suffer from chronic back pain or knee pain. The internet’s growing meme culture has even made fun of this in various formats by showing hilarious versions of skeletons highlighting knee and back pain. While it is funny, the pain is real, and Mumbai doctors say there are quite a few reasons for it. More than that, they say Mumbaikars should not take it for granted.
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