‘Back-breaking’ potholes forcing commuters to seek medical help

Aurangabad | Monday | 16th July, 2018

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The patients develop a fracture in the spine due to the sudden jerk caused while travelling over a deep pothole. Several city roads including the Jalna road develope potholes due to the water logging during the monsoon season. “Many cases of lower back pain and cervical pain are registered in this season. I am now taking physiotherapy treatment for the condition,” she said.Experts say that complains of lower and cervical backache increase significantly during rainy season. Aurangabad: Pratibha Takwale, a third year student and resident of Cidco N-5 travels by Jalna road to her college near the Central Bus Stand everyday..