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. 

Dr Mayank Vijayvargiya, consultant, Orthopedics Joint Replacement Surgeon, P.D. Hinduja National Hospital and MRC in Mahim, explains, “Back and knee pain in individuals in their 30s often results from a combination of factors rather than a single cause. Common contributors include poor posture, lack of exercise leading to spinal stiffness and weak muscles, and a range of injuries, conditions, or diseases. Specific causes may include muscle strains, disc issues, structural abnormalities like scoliosis, infections, cancer, and arthritis.” On the other hand, knee pain in one’s 30s can arise from a variety of causes like overuse activities, injuries to ligaments or meniscus, and patellofemoral syndrome.