There is a growing fitness craze among Kenyans, judging by the rising numbers at gyms, wellness clubs, hiking trails, and pools. However, behind the sweaty gym selfies and ripped muscles on Instagram lie untold stories of pain—often nerve-racking injuries caused by intense workouts.
According to Dion Njogu, a doctor of chiropractic (DC) and the Head of Physiotherapy at the Chiropractic & Physiotherapy Health Centre in Nairobi, more people are seeking treatment for gym-related injuries such as knee injuries, hip discomfort, and persistent back pain. She attributes most of these cases to poor technique and lack of proper guidance.
