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What Causes Back Pain After Long Hours Of Sitting?
Posted on
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Question : I am 43 having back pain mostly after sitting for long hr or after driving bike or picking any heavy object. I a having pain at neck behind right hand I can't move my hand full round. pls suggest any exercise.
further after answering natural call some time my back pain get reduce.
further after answering natural call some time my back pain get reduce.
Brief Answer:
Can be due to muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From description it seems to be mechanical back pain, more related to posture while working. The pain in the neck and shoulder is also likly to be due to a muscle spasm.
For pain and spasm to go you have to do back exercises to relive the spasm associated with this. You need to consult a physiotherapist for proper exercises so that you do not damage or overstretch your muscles. Doing hot fomentation and applying muscle relaxant gel will also be helpful in relieving the spasm.
Correct your posture while sitting. Take frequent breaks during your work.
Lie on hard bed. Avoid forward bending and lifting heavy weight.
You can take anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen to relieve pain.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From description it seems to be mechanical back pain, more related to posture while working. The pain in the neck and shoulder is also likly to be due to a muscle spasm.
For pain and spasm to go you have to do back exercises to relive the spasm associated with this. You need to consult a physiotherapist for proper exercises so that you do not damage or overstretch your muscles. Doing hot fomentation and applying muscle relaxant gel will also be helpful in relieving the spasm.
Correct your posture while sitting. Take frequent breaks during your work.
Lie on hard bed. Avoid forward bending and lifting heavy weight.
You can take anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen to relieve pain.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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