The enemy isn’t always at the border sometimes it’s inside the spine

The enemy isn’t always at the border sometimes it’s inside the spine. A recent Ministry of Defence report highlighted something that should make every Indian pause: Spine disorders are emerging as a leading cause of disability in our armed forces. How can the fittest, toughest, most disciplined men and women in uniform be silently breaking? This is NOT weakness. This is modern warfare, Heavier tactical gear, Longer load-bearing, Bulletproof jackets, Helmets, Backpacks, Combat vehicles, Hours of surveillance, Screens. Digital command centres. Less movement. More sitting. More vibration. More biomechanical stress. Today, wars are not fought only on the battlefield…They’re also fought on screens, in command rooms, inside vehicles, and on the spine. As a spine preservation and rehabilitation specialist, I’m breaking down why neck pain, slip disc, lumbar spondylosis, cervical spondylosis, sciatica, shoulder injuries, and chronic back pain are becoming a silent military crisis. Every soldier trains for the enemy. Who is training the spine?