Punjab, Sept. 15 -- Garba is nine consecutive nights of high-intensity dancing, usually starting late, often after a full working day, and frequently while fasting. It is one of the few times in the Indian year when large numbers of otherwise sedentary people do sustained cardio.
What actually goes wrong
The common injuries are not dramatic. Ankle sprains from uneven ground and inappropriate footwear, knee pain from repeated pivoting, and lower back strain are what fills clinics in October.
The underlying cause is almost always the same: a jump from very little activity to several hours a night, repeated without recovery.
Fasting and dancing together
Many people observe a fast through Navratri and dance at night. Done without thought, ...