Spine Health & Pain Management Workshop

On-ground

Background

Most of us enter our 40s with a growing list of aches - a stiff back after a long day, a knee that complains on stairs, shoulders that have quietly tightened over years of desk work. We know something is off, but we rarely know what to do about it.

This session, led by Dr. Ramesh Kumar Jeyaraman, Head - Physiotherapy, Jain University, Bangalore along with Dr. Arvind Bhateja, Lead - Neuro & Spine Surgeon at Sparsh Hospital, Infantry Road, is designed to change that. In two hours, Dr. Jeyaraman & Dr. Arvind will explain how muscle and joint conditions develop, what you can do right now to slow or reverse the process, and - crucially - how to manage pain if it is already present. The session is grounded in preventive healthcare and practical self-management, not complicated medical jargon.

A hands-on exercise demonstration runs through the session, so participants leave not just with knowledge but with a set of movements they can start using immediately - at home or at work.

The Experience

The session runs for two hours in a structured, interactive format:

1. Opening: Understanding how the spine, joints and muscles age after 40 - what changes and why
2. Section 1: Preventing muscle and joint disease - the lifestyle, posture and nutrition factors that matter most
3. Section 2: Self-management for those already experiencing pain - practical strategies for daily life
4. Section 3: Exercise demonstration - Dr. Jeyaraman & Dr. Arvind will walk participants through a set of exercises and movements and invite the attendees to do these exercises & movements.
5. Q&A: Open floor for participant questions

Exercise Demonstration

Participants will be actively guided through the following:

1. Fascial Stretching - to improve soft tissue flexibility and reduce muscle tightness
2. Spine Mobility and Stability Exercises - to enhance spinal range of motion and activate core muscles for better posture
3. Advanced Spine Exercises using foam rollers - to improve balance, coordination and spinal strength
4. Joint Flexibility and Mobility Exercises - targeted movements to maintain joint health and reduce stiffness

Key Topics Covered

1. Muscular weakness and disorders
2. Joint degeneration and chronic pain
3. Myofascial pain syndrome
4. Reduced flexibility and restricted mobility
5. Poor posture and muscle imbalances
6. Nutrition and lifestyle habits that support musculoskeletal health

Who It’s For

1. Anyone over 40 experiencing back, joint or muscle discomfort
2. Those who want to understand how to prevent these conditions before they become serious
3. People with desk-bound or physically demanding work looking for practical relief techniques
4. Members who want credible, expert-led health education - not generic wellness content

Meet the Experts

Dr. Ramesh Kumar Jeyaraman is a specialist in musculoskeletal health and pain management. Through this session, he brings both his clinical expertise and his belief in patient education - giving participants the understanding and tools to take charge of their own spine and joint health.

Dr. Arvind Bhateja is the Lead - Neuro & Spine surgeon at Sparsh Hospital, Infantry Road, Bangalore and specializes in Neuroscience, Surgical Navigation and Imaging, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery & Orthopaedics.