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Whether caused by long commutes, poor posture, weight issues or sports injuries, knee pain has become an increasingly common complaint across all age groups. The discomfort can linger for years and affect quality of life. Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, cardiologist and founder of Narayana Health India, recently shared in a September 29 podcast with MyGov how yoga helped him overcome knee pain. (Also read: Cardiologist shares fastest way to burn dangerous visceral fat, reveals what happens in just 12 hours if you fast )
Explaining how it all began, Dr Prasad says, “I think about 55 or so I started getting knee pain and my wife kept telling me that you know I should start yoga. I’m not exaggerating. Maybe 2, 3 months of yoga, the pain completely disappeared.”
Reflecting on his recovery, he adds, “Today, if you ask me whether it was my right knee or left knee, I have forgotten. And after that, every alternative day, I do yoga. And I can tell you that today when I operate, sometimes we stand for a long time. I can see my assistants, who are my children’s age, they are taking a break, and I can continuously stand like a horse. So it’s a very, very powerful tool.”
Dr Prasad also recalls his younger days, saying, “As a young man, as a medical student, I used to be a bodybuilder, martial artist.” Despite his earlier fitness, knee pain still crept in later in life, but yoga proved to be the simple, effective solution he needed.
According to a 2018 study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, one-week integrated approach of yoga therapy (IAYT) significantly improved various physical and functional outcomes in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Participants in the yoga group showed notable reductions in the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test time, improved handgrip strength, and enhanced knee flexion and extension, compared to the control group.
These findings suggest that yoga can be an effective, accessible, and cost-effective intervention for managing knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
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This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Sanjay Dutt, an Indian cinema star par excellence, has forever resided in the public eye — personally as well as professionally. One of the most difficult periods of his life was during the COVID-19 lockdown when he was diagnosed with lung cancer. In an open conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia, Dutt shared his emotional and physical battle to overcome the disease.
A Shocking Diagnosis
Remembering the day he first realized something was amiss, Dutt explained, “It was a regular day during the lockdown. I went up the stairs and was completely panting. Even after a bath, I couldn’t catch my breath.” After a check-up at the hospital, doctors diagnosed that over half his lungs were clogged with fluid. At first, there was hope it could be tuberculosis, but tests ruled that out too.
It was tough for his family to break the news to him. His sister finally mustered the courage to inform him. “I cried for 2-3 hours thinking about my kids, my wife, and life,” Dutt said. But after the release of emotions, he decided to fight.
Fighting With Strength and Positivity
With assistance from fellow cancer survivor Rakesh Roshan, Dutt identified a reliable doctor in Dubai and underwent chemotherapy. Defying the odds, he remained resolute. “They said I’d lose hair, vomit, be weak. I said to the doctor, ‘Nothing will happen to me.’”
True to his word, Dutt worked out during treatment — cycling for one hour after every chemo session and playing badminton for hours.
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Sanjay Dutt was last seen playing a villain in Baaghi 4 alongside Tiger Shroff. His battle with cancer is an inspiration of strength and fighting spirit — motivating fans everywhere.