Suggest Treatment For Severe Stiffness And Soreness In The Hips, Shoulders And Lower Back

Posted on Mon, 4 Jun 2018

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Mon, 4 Jun 2018 Answered on

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Question : My hips, shoulders & lower back have recently become very stiff & sore

Answered by Dr. Divya Agarwal (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Strain or sprain

Detailed Answer:
hi
it could be a strain.
you can have an anti inflammatory medicine and do hot fomentation. that should help.
hope you are taking enough calcium in your diet.and do take some supplements for vitamin d in case you are not taking.
this should take care of the stiffness.
regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Divya Agarwal (44 minutes later)

Hi, I haven't strained those areas lately, my shoulders & hip want to lock up during sleep & are quite painful to get moving in the morning. This condition seems to be gradually worsening over the last three weeks.

Also, I'm getting enough calcium & vitamin D.

Answered by Dr. Divya Agarwal (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Then please get check up done for inflammation

Detailed Answer:
hi
then I would advise you to get checked up for inflammation and arthritis by checking ESR,CRP, rheumatoid factor and anti CCP.
also take an anti inflammatory.in case you are getting remission of pain for a day with that ,it suggests pain may be due to inflammatory arthritis.
regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj