Posture key to keep joint pains at bay

Vijayawada: Dr Olas Gora has said maintenance of good posture is essential for everyone while working in the office or doing daily chores at home to avoid joint pains.

Speaking on ‘Ergonomics and Physiotherapy’ at the weekly health education programme held here on Saturday, he said the incidence of joint pains, stiff neck and backache was on the rise now with the change in work environment as computer and software professionals need to spend long hours in front of desktops and laptops. Dr G Samaram, former Indian Medical Association national president, presided. Dr Maru proposed a vote of thanks.