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Jan 22
33m 23s

Body Pain Isn’t Aging | Here’s the Real ...

Dr. Pal Manickam
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In this episode, I speak with orthopedic pain specialist Dr Bharath Chidige about why neck pain, back pain, knee pain and constant body pain are becoming common in urban Indians. We discuss tech neck, phone posture, sitting jobs, wrong exercise habits, and why pain before 40 is not normal. We also talk about non-surgical pain treatments, when MRI is needed, and how surgery can often be delayed.This episode explains what usually isn’t discussed in clinic visits. Watch the full conversation for clarity.

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