Sedentary Lifestyles Cause Rising Back Pain in Children
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Physiotherapy experts identify sedentary lifestyles and poor posture as primary causes of rising back pain among schoolchildren, downplaying the role of heavy school bags.
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- Physiotherapy experts report a 40% increase in musculoskeletal issues among schoolchildren.
- Research indicates that prolonged screen use, poor movement habits, and inactivity are the primary drivers of this trend.
- Studies conducted in Delhi, Bhopal, and Odisha highlight the prevalence of posture-related pain and reduced physical flexibility in adolescents.
- Schools are being urged to implement movement education and regular health screenings to mitigate long-term physical health risks.
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- Outcomes from the World Physiotherapy Asia Western Pacific Regional Conference 2026
- Implementation of physical activity and posture programs in schools
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Sanjiv K Jha
organising chair of the conference
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“children were spending long hours studying and using screens, while physical activity, strength, flexibility and fitness received less attention.”
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…comes ahead of the World Physiotherapy Asia Western Pacific Regional Conference 2026, scheduled to be held at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka on Sept 26 and 27. Prof Dr Sanjiv K Jha, organising chair of the conference, said children were spending long hours studying and using screens, while physical activity, strength, flexibility and fitness received less attention. Recent AIIMS research supported by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) highlighted the concern. The two-year study, which began in Oct 2023, followed 380 adolescents aged 15-18 years from two private schools…
Ruchi Varshney
organising secretary, WPAWP 2026
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“We should not totally link childhood back pain to a heavy-school bag problem. Children need regular movement, physical fitness, strength, flexibility and good movement habits”
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…pain in 18.8% of 10-16-year-olds. Experts said back pain cannot be blamed on schoolbags alone, with inactivity, prolonged sitting, poor movement habits, previous injuries and psychosocial factors also contributing. “ We should not totally link childhood back pain to a heavy-school bag problem. Children need regular movement, physical fitness, strength, flexibility and good movement habits ,” said Dr Ruchi Varshney, organising secretary, WPAWP 2026. She said physiotherapy could help schools introduce preventive programmes focusing on movement education, early identification of problems and healthy…
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