Suggest Home Remedies To Manage Back Pain Due To Physical Exertion

Posted on Fri, 10 Aug 2018

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Question : Hi Doc, I am a New college graduate, this is my first company. Daily I will be working minimum if 9 hours. I am facing back ache, I need your recommendation for that. thanks, Kartik

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly send details

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Back ache is a common problem with prolonged sitting especially with certain seats.

Kindly send details of your problem exact location, duration, what makes it worse/better, etc.

Meanwhile, try making your seat comfortable by using extra cushions, stand and walk around every half hour, take pain killers like ibuprofen 200 mg up to 2 times a day when needed, avid weight lifting.

If the problem does not resolve in 3 weeks, you will need tests like X-ray and/or MRI. You will also need consultation with an orthopedic surgeon.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (4 hours later)

Pain is on the upper portion of the back, after sitting 2 hours the pain starts and stays whole day.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Check your calcium and vitamin D levels

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It could just be wrong posture or it could be deficiency of calcium and vitamin D.

Kindly get the levels of calcium and vitamin D checked and take supplements accordingly.

You can also take physiotherapy to strengthen the back muscles. This can be especially helpful i wrong posture. Physiotherapist will want to rule out disc problems, so an evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon will also be required. You can take the report of calcium and vitamin D to him.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar