A before-and-after study to test a novel intervention (SanSKAR) in reducing the proportion of school-going adolescents reporting moderate-to-severe back pain

There is sufficient evidence in the currently available scientific literature to hypothesize that a structured intervention tailor-made for implementation in the school environment that includes Surya Namaskars and limitation of screen time exposure with parent and teacher engagement could be beneficial in reducing the prevalence and/or intensity of non-specific back pain in school-going children and adolescents.

This intervention needs to be feasible for execution in the school environment, requiring minimal resources, and with student, teacher, and parent engagement so that the shared responsibility makes it more acceptable and workable.

The objective of this research is to test a novel comprehensive interventional module incorporating screen time reduction and Surya Namaskars (SanSKAR) so as to maximize its feasibility and acceptability. The results of the project could help in making recommendations for stakeholders.