India, Oct. 27 -- The spine is involved in almost every physical activity, from sitting at a desk to driving a car, to walking, to bending or lifting objects. Even then, back and neck pain are often dismissed as the normal outcome of long hours, poor posture or a sedentary lifestyle, shared radiologist Dr Harsh Mahajan with HT Lifestyle.

"Many episodes get better over time with proper care and attention. But if the pain continues or symptoms are affecting mobility, it may be necessary to pay closer attention," he stated.

Noting the importance of being able to differentiate between a temporary strain and potential warning signs, Dr Mahajan listed five of the latter that can help a person seek proper medical assistance before the conditio...