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Hyderabad Doctor Reveals 'Silent Pandemic' of Low Back Pain: Exercises for Desk Workers

Causes of lower back pain: When we sit continuously for hours it increases disc pressure, weakens back extensors, tightens hamstrings, and reduces core stability (Image: Pexels)

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Moneycontrol•23-02-2026, 15:28

Hyderabad Doctor Reveals 'Silent Pandemic' of Low Back Pain: Exercises for Desk Workers

•Dr. Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, calls low back pain a 'silent pandemic' affecting millions.
•He sees 4-5 patients daily with low back pain, many experiencing disc prolapse, radiating pain, tingling, and weakness.
•Causes include prolonged sitting, poor posture, weak core/back muscles, and obesity, leading to disc pressure and nerve compression.
•Recommended exercises for desk workers: prone lying, propping on elbows, gentle press-ups, and gradual lumbar extensions.
•Key advice: move every 30-45 minutes, strengthen core, improve posture, manage weight, and seek medical help for severe symptoms.

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