A straight answer to this question is “Yes”. Diving deep into this, we need to understand the concepts of physiological aging and pathological loss of height due to osteoporosis and fractures.

In an interview with Health and Me, Dr Pramod Sudarshan, Spine Surgeon (ortho), Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, said, “Most commonly, we attribute this pain to a slipped disc or other disc-related conditions.

Back pain isn’t just a problem for the elderly anymore. This World Spine Day, we explore why spinal health matters at every age—from schoolchildren to seniors.

Nowadays, back pain has become one of the most common health problems, largely due to prolonged sitting and sedentary work.