Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- With Christmas, the New Year and Thai Pongal just behind us, most people, especially women who have uncomplainingly stood long hours on their feet to make the delicacies served at this time, are now complaining of pain in different parts of their bodies.

The Sunday Observer spoke to Consultant Rheumatologist at National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Dr Gunendrika Kasthuriratne to find out the main reasons for this pain, which parts of the body are most vulnerable to pain early warning symptoms to watch out for and most importantly how such pain can be reduced and if advanced beyond normal treatment how it can be eliminated with surgery. She also offers at our request a healthy diet that will help prevent Sri Lankans at ris...