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Lower Backpain
Problem:
I am facing lower back pain. The pain is negligible , but it is irritating and disturbing my mood.
Symptom:
When I turned my upper part of body from right to left, I hear a "tick" sound from right side lower back.
I get the urge to do this frequently if I am walking or sitting.
Duration of problem: approximately since 1 year.
Lifestyle:
I am working as software engineer since 2011. Since 2016 I have very less physical activity. I sit for nearly 12 hours a day.
Question:
I am not sure if this is a problem to be consulted by orthopedic or physiotherapist. So I am asking the question here.
Answers (6)
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Hi.. u need to visit physiotherapist only.. he can teach u core n back strengthening exercises . Also ask him ergonomic advice related to ur work.. keep doing the suggested exercises atleast 4 days week
Health Tips
take frequent breaks from sitting position
do some spine stretching exercises
don't twist ur upper back frequently
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Better visit a ortho first have a x ray done to rule out that the back is safe and then proceed for a Physio who will guide you in pain relief and teach u some sort of exercises for the back since ur job is a desk mode u may have less physical activity so better take care of not putting more weight
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The tick sound from ur back is quiet normal. The only way to get rid of ur back pain is to avoid continuous sitting by repositioning urself in nearly 1 hr. Don't sit for more than 1 hr, then walk for 2-3 min and then again do ur work on chair. Place a cushion between ur seat nd ur lower back. And drink as much water as u can.
Next Steps
if pain still there after 1 week then u have to consult an orthopedician or a physiotherapist.
Health Tips
don't sit for long as "SITTING is the new SMOKING".
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