Bad posture causing more cases of back pain in youths


New innovation: Dr Toh (with bow tie) overseeing a demonstration at the launch of the International Endoscopic Spine Surgery Update 2023 in Kuala Lumpur. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: There is a rising number of young people in the country plagued by back pains, says the Malaysia Society of Endoscopic Spine Surgery (MSESS).

Its president Dr Toh Charng Jeng said the younger generation was affected by bad posture due to their lifestyles, such as sitting long hours at their desk using computers.

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