India, Nov. 2 -- The spine is very crucial for the body's movement, in all forms, big and small. But with the rise of a sedentary lifestyle, spine health is in danger. In fact, as per the European Pain Federation, spinal pain remains the top cause of disability worldwide. It hampers movement, reduces flexibility, and over time paves the way to chronic pain, fatigue, and long-term spinal complications.

Interventional spine and pain physician Dr Sidharth Verma, clinical lead at Nivaan Care, shared with HT Lifestyle that taking care of spine health is essential. He warned about an epidemic. "An 'invisible' epidemic of back and neck pain affecting people in their 20s as much as those in their 50s," he cautioned.

A Lancet study from November...