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Forward neck posture & Rounded shoulders
Hello, I have Forward neck posture and Rounded shoulders due to improper sitting posture due to work from home.
Which doctor should I visit-
Chiropractor or Physiotherapist and why?
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Physiotherapist would be able to assess your posture and current work posture and guide you to change any necessary.
Next Steps
follow proper treatment protocol and ergonomic for long time benefits
Health Tips
posture correction
ergonomic advice
scapula stabilization exercise
pectoralis muscle stretch and release
neck strengthening exercises
electrotherapy for pain if any.
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You need to consult Physiotherapist for proper assessment and postural correction advice
Use ergonomically designed chair
Neck isometric exercises
Upper trapezius stretching
Chin tucks
Scapular squeeze exercises
Take short breaks-stretching break
Shoulder Retraction exercises
Avoid prolonged sitting for morel than 30 min
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Should visit an expertise physiotherapist .
Health Tips
try to sit with full back support very consciously
please attain ergonomically recommended chair and table and try to do your work properly with correct posture
avoid prolonged sitting
try to take break in every half hour for multiple tiny work will help in resolve your issues
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You need a proper examination for best diagnosis and treatment.
Next Steps
physiotherapy treatment is the best solution for you.
Health Tips
To correct the posture.
ergonomic chair and table for long sitting Jo you.
Neck strengthening exercises.
Upper back muscles stretching exercise .
Rotator culf muscles strengthening exercises.
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Hi,
The answer is Physiotherapist.
Why? - As per your profile, you are a sitter by professional and young (28yrs) and you have developed postural deformity. In both the short and long run, this posture can lead to imbalances in your neck, shoulder, and shoulder blade muscles leading to neck pain. Treating yourself holistically will help you get better and prevent your from worsening.
Next Steps
Consult a physiotherapist understand posture correction, ergonomic advice as per your workstation or environment, learn right scapula stabilization exercise, stretch and release, neck strengthening exercises and if required pain management.
Health Tips
Right time to treat and prevent further complications.
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Visit nearest Physiotherapy clinic for Complete assessment of your condition
Start Postural correction Exercises
Neck Strengthening Exercises
Shoulder Strengthening Exercises
Health Tips
Maintaine Ergonomic posture while working in front of a computer
Use small/ thin pillow for sleeping
Use flat / hard bed for sleeping
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Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and treatment.
Learn postural correction, stretching exercises.if u have pain take electrical modalities treatment to reduce pain.
Maintain ergonomics also.
Shoulder bracing and shrugging exercises
Neck stretching and strengthening exercises
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