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What Causes Severe Back Pain?
sir, i have severe back pain.... no, more than pain, its like .... catching hold with some hook... like i can't turn in a particular direction. at that time this happens. i cant predict which direction it is. the pain will be at the right side of the backbone (last end). sometimes it will be at the front side , where the thigh joins the stomach. i can walk, but standing up after sitting on a chair is difficult. i cant sit on soft chairs, beds etc. what is my problem? what can i do for it? it started 3 weeks before.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Thanks for your query.
You are suffering from what we call the industrial back ache. The first step is to ensure that you maintain an appropriate posture while working on the computer. Take frequent stretch breaks and drink lots of water. Discontinue using pillow while sleeping straight. Do not lift heavy objects, especially after bending down. Eat a healthy wholesome meal which should satisfy your minerals and proteins requirement.
The most essential and long lasting remedy is exercises. There are certain back strengthening and neck isometric exercises that you must learn from a physiotherapist and perform them at home or work whenever possible. You can also undergo a weeks session of traction at your physiotherapist's clinic.
Last but not least, if its unbearable take medications or muscle relaxant prescribed by your physician. And if it has been long standing illness visit your orthopaedician and clinically-radiologically establish a diagnosis to commence definitive treatment.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
You are suffering from what we call the industrial back ache. The first step is to ensure that you maintain an appropriate posture while working on the computer. Take frequent stretch breaks and drink lots of water. Discontinue using pillow while sleeping straight. Do not lift heavy objects, especially after bending down. Eat a healthy wholesome meal which should satisfy your minerals and proteins requirement.
The most essential and long lasting remedy is exercises. There are certain back strengthening and neck isometric exercises that you must learn from a physiotherapist and perform them at home or work whenever possible. You can also undergo a weeks session of traction at your physiotherapist's clinic.
Last but not least, if its unbearable take medications or muscle relaxant prescribed by your physician. And if it has been long standing illness visit your orthopaedician and clinically-radiologically establish a diagnosis to commence definitive treatment.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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