Spine
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Text neck in teens: How excessive screen time is quietly damaging young spines
Health | Jun 02, 2026, 12:21 PM ISTExcessive screen time among children and teenagers is contributing to a rise in "text neck", poor posture and early spinal issues. Experts warn that prolonged device use may affect growing bones and muscles, making healthy screen habits more important than ever.
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Your daily habits may be hurting your spine more than you realise
Health | May 07, 2026, 05:24 PM ISTDoctors say prolonged sitting, reduced physical activity and sedentary routines are contributing to rising cases of back pain and spinal issues. Experts explain how everyday habits affect spine health and share simple lifestyle changes that can help protect the back.
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Sitting all day? Here’s how poor posture is affecting your spine health
Health | Feb 13, 2026, 11:36 AM ISTPoor posture is often ignored, but medical experts say it can silently harm your spine over time. Slouching while sitting, improper desk setup, excessive screen time and lack of physical activity can strain spinal muscles and disrupt alignment.
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Gym exercises that can be risky for spine health, according to experts
Lifestyle | Feb 06, 2026, 09:48 AM ISTWhile regular exercise strengthens the body, certain gym movements can be risky for spine health if performed without proper technique, guidance, or core stability. To avoid long-term back issues, focus on correct form, moderate weights, and seek professional supervision.
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Beyond back pain: Why spine health is the foundation of overall wellness
Health | Oct 29, 2025, 05:45 PM ISTSpine health goes far beyond easing back pain; it’s the core of your body’s entire well-being. A healthy spine supports mobility, posture, nerve function, and even emotional balance.
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World Spine Day 2025: Vital tips to ease spine surgery anxiety
Health | Oct 16, 2025, 12:37 PM ISTWorld Spine Day 2025 focuses on raising awareness about spinal health and encouraging people to care for their spines. However, for those facing spine surgery, anxiety and fear are common, but manageable. This article highlights expert-backed tips to reduce stress before surgery.
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Expert explains how long working hours, poor posture, and stress fuel cervical and spine problems
Health | May 03, 2025, 12:49 PM ISTKnow how long working hours, poor posture, and stress can wreak havoc on your spine. Expert insights reveal the link between lifestyle factors and cervical and lumbar spine problems. Learn how to protect your spinal health.
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Back pain relief: Home remedies to medication and surgery, ways to treat the condition
Health | Mar 27, 2025, 08:16 AM ISTBack pain can range from mild to severe, and it may spread to your legs or elsewhere. There are different treatment options available depending on the cause and type (acute or chronic) of back pain. Here are a few ways that can help you get relief from back pain.
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Adults with chronic back pain shouldn't be given spine injection; says BMJ study
Health | Feb 20, 2025, 10:07 PM ISTA study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) said that adults with chronic back pain should not be given spine injections as they provide little or no pain relief when compared to sham injections. Read on to know more.
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World Spine Day 2024: Five signs you need to seek help from a spine specialist
Health | Oct 16, 2024, 02:34 PM ISTMany of us suffer from spine issues due to several factors. Now on World Spine Day 2024, we have mentioned about five signs you need to seek help from a spine specialist.
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Manifold increase in spine problems post-lockdown
Health | Oct 19, 2020, 01:19 PM ISTWork from home has caused another pandemic, that of back and neck pain. Poor ergonomics and sitting on laptops all day has resulted in back issues for many professionals. Those who were used to such work had to sit in bad postures, and teachers and students had to get used to totally new normal of sitting for hours staring at a screen. Additional housework due to lack of maids and helpers was another factor. Stress, fear, and anxiety also led to an increased focus on back pain, and worsening clinical conditions.
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Yoga for healthy spine: Swami Ramdev suggests effective yoga asanas for strengthening spine
Health | May 07, 2020, 10:36 AM ISTYog Guru Swami Ramdev, in an exclusive interaction with India TV, discussed how yoga can help in overall stretching and strengthening of the spinal muscles and assist in maintaining the alignment of the spine.
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Russia's glamorous Olympic skier Maria paralysed after fall
Other Sports | Feb 28, 2014, 07:17 AM ISTNew Delhi: Olympic freestyle skier and Russian pin-up girl Maria Komissarova has no feeling from the waist down after breaking and dislocating her spine during training in Sochi.The skicross racer was taken to a hospital