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Young Adults Face Alarming Rise in Musculoskeletal Pain

4/13/2025

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Musculoskeletal issues are now affecting patients as young as their late twenties, with the average age plummeting from forty. This alarming trend is largely due to daily repetitive strain rather than traditional injuries. A chartered physiotherapist warns that increased technology use is leading to a rise in posture-related pain, intensifying the need for health and wellness support.

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Musculoskeletal issues are now affecting patients as young as their late twenties, with the average age plummeting from forty. This alarming trend is largely due to daily repetitive strain rather than traditional injuries. A chartered physiotherapist warns that increased technology use is leading to a rise in posture-related pain, intensifying the need for health and wellness support.