India, Oct. 28 -- Radiologist Dr Harsh Mahajan told HT Lifestyle that while many episodes of back and neck pain improve over time with proper care and attention, pain that continues or symptoms that affect mobility may require closer attention, according to an article updated on Oct. 27, 2026.
The article, by Debapriya Bhattacharya, said the spine is involved in almost every physical activity, including sitting at a desk, driving, walking, bending and lifting objects. It added that back and neck pain are often dismissed as the normal outcome of long hours, poor posture or a sedentary lifestyle.
When pain does not improve
Dr Harsh Mahajan said it is common to experience aches after hard work or a day spent behind a desk, but pain that las...