The 2024 theme, ‘Support your Spine’ on the World Spine Day website urges individuals to “spread awareness about the worldwide impact of spinal pain and disability” and “aims to empower people of all ages, across all nations to adopt evidence-based strategies for maintaining spinal health”.

After Covid-19, a shift in health problems was observed. Earlier, spinal cord pain was primarily seen in individuals aged 50 or older, but there has been a notable increase in spinal issues among young people aged 25 and above . 

Experts from the Spine Institute at Ahmedabad’s Sola Civil Hospital note that two decades ago, most patients with spine-related problems were over the age of 50. But now patients in their 30s and 40s are reporting such issues.

About spine-related issues in Ahmedabad, it has been observed that stress plays a crucial role in spinal injuries and related conditions. Stress can lead to what is known as ‘psychosomatic pain’, where the pain in the spine is caused due to excessive stress.

Moreover, a sedentary lifestyle and poor posture– such as working on a laptop while lying down – contribute to spinal pain. 

Additionally, driving a 2-wheeler vehicle for a long period can be a factor in developing spine-related problems. 

Furthermore, children carrying heavy school bags are also increasingly reporting spinal pain. 

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