Lifestyle October 16, 2026 at 9:56 AM

Yoga, Pilates, and flexibility: Orthopaedic spine surgeon with 20+ years of experience explains if being more flexible can actually hurt your spine

Hindustan Times Lifestyle

Yoga and Pilates offer health benefits, but extreme poses such as headstands may harm the spine if attempted without years of training, according to Dr Arjun.

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