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General Physician - Answered on Jun 18, 2023

Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan has been practising for 30 years.
She specialises in general medicine, child development and senior citizen care.
A graduate from Madurai Medical College, she has DNB training in paediatrics and a postgraduate degree in developmental neurology.
She has trained in Tai chi, eurythmy, Bothmer gymnastics, spacial dynamics and yoga.
She works with children with development difficulties at Sparrc Institute and is the head of wellness for senior citizens at Columbia Pacific Communities.... more
Shyamal Question by Shyamal on Jun 16, 2023Hindi
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I am suffering from back pain for Slip Disk of L4 & L5 for last 5 years and left knee pain for Arthytish for last 2 years. I am 73 years old . Can it be cured by Yoga, Naturopathy ?

Ans: Yoga helps a lot in addressing spine and joint issues.
Consult a yoga therapist
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