The Hindu to Hold Posture‑Health Webinar on Oct. 25

The Hindu is hosting a one‑hour webinar titled “Modern Day Tips for Posture” on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. The session will examine how daily habits, workplace ergonomics and lack of movement affect the spine. Speakers will offer practical steps to prevent and manage back pain, neck pain and stiffness. The impact of prolonged sitting and poor posture on joints will be discussed, along with simple ergonomic tweaks that can be applied at home and in the office. Attendees will learn how to tell ordinary muscle ache from pain that signals joint or inflammatory problems, and will hear common posture myths debunked. The panel includes Chetan S. Pophale, consultant‑spine surgeon at Apollo Specialty Hospitals, OMR, Chennai, and A.B. Govindaraj, clinical director and senior orthopaedic consultant at MGM Healthcare, Chennai. The discussion will be moderated by Athira Elssa Johnson, senior reporter at The Hindu. Registration is available via a link or QR code provided in the announcement. ## Context The webinar targets a growing sedentary workforce that spends long hours at desks and on screens, a trend linked to rising back‑related complaints across India. Understanding simple posture fixes can reduce the need for medical visits and improve overall well‑being.