Spinal cord issues have become more common than ever, say experts

Spinal cord injury one of the most devastating injuries to the human body is becoming more common than ever said experts on ThursdaySpinal Cord Injury Day is celebrated each year on September 5 to bring about awareness about the spinal cordThe spine is the backbone of the human body and maintaining its health is crucial for overall wellbeing said the health expertsldquoWith the increasing prevalence of sedentary lifestyles poor posture habits and the rise of technology use spinal issues have become more common than everrdquo Dr Arvind Kulkarni Head Spinal Surgeon Mumbai Spine Scoliosis and Disc Replacement Centre told IANSThe incidence of spinal cord injury in India is estimated to be around 20 per million with 2500 fresh cases added every year The condition is no longer limited to older adults but is increasingly affecting younger groupsldquoSpinal issues have significantly increased as a result of sedentary lifestyles brought on by longer screen times and more desk jobs The prevalence of chronic back pain and neck problems commonly known as tech neck has increased as more people develop bad postural patterns when using mobile devices or working at computersrdquo Kulkarni saidldquoThere is a concerning trend of spine problems among young people as a result of improper posture and excessive usage of laptops tablets and mobiles highlighting the need for early intervention and education on proper spinal carerdquo the doctor addedMinimally invasive techniques are becoming more common due to breakthroughs in spinal surgery Compared to traditional operations these methods have shorter recovery times fewer risks and less discomfort after surgery which makes them a popular choice for many patients However high costs remain a concernldquoWhile there are several new treatments for the spinal cord injury management including spinal cord stimulator diaphragmatic stimulation and also experimental medicines affordability is a major concern for patients in Indiardquo Dr Bibhudendu Mohapatra Associate Director Spine Services Indian Spinal Injuries Centre New DelhildquoI would like to see a day where all these technologies are available in our country at an affordable rate so that more and more patients can use it and get a better outcome from the spinal cord injuryrdquo he addedTo maintain good spinal health the experts suggested awareness of the right posture regular exercise healthy weight management mindful movement and hydration and nutritionAlso Read National Nutrition Week Uncover the hidden power of nutrition on womens health mdash An expert guideThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever