Chronic back pain is increasingly becoming a familiar complaint among Indians in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, prompting clinicians to look more closely at how modern work culture, fitness trends, and lifestyle habits are reshaping musculoskeletal health. What was once considered a condition associated largely with aging is now appearing far earlier in clinical practice. Rheumatologists and spine specialists are reporting a steady influx of younger patients presenting with persistent low back pain, neck stiffness, reduced flexibility, and recurrent musculoskeletal discomfort that interferes with daily functioning and productivity.
According to Dr. Snehal Mohan Patil, a Rheumatologist at Fortis Hospital, young patients initially dismiss their symptoms as temporary fatigue, poor sleep, stress, or consequences of long workdays. By the time they seek evaluation, symptoms are often chronic and…
