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2024-11-29 23:47:11
When I stand up after being sitting for some time my lower back gets stiff and I'm not able to stand straight. It takes some time to get to normal posture. I do work out but have a desk job. I'm 174cm tall with weight of around 68 kg. Please advise.
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Could be ankylosing spondylitis .. physical examination along with basic xray required.. consult with ur nearest orthopaedic specialist.. physiotherapy will be helpful

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Better to consult the physiotherapist in ur gym first and decide

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You have to do exercises for your back. Please get your plain X ray of the Lumbosacral region (AP and Lateral) and consult an Orthopedic surgeon regarding what all exercises can be performed by you.

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Hello. It is also important to know since when the pain is persisting and how severe the pain is. As you are telling it is affecting your posture then it must be severe. Your weight is also not an issue here. Most probably you have strained a muscle during work out. You will need to take electrolytes and also a muscle relaxant for this to go down. Take an injection if the pain is too much to handle.
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avoid lifting weight and any exercise for atleast a week.

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Check your vit d levels, do some walking and workout.

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Male with back stiffness at the age of 40 , need to consult orthopaedic to rule out ankylosing spondylitis
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Consult orthopaedic
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Can use posture corrector and decrease strain on the back

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Ease back pain and stiffness with a home diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, walnuts), vitamin D (fortified dairy, sunlight), calcium (dairy, leafy greens), and magnesium (dark leafy greens, nuts).

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The stiffness and pain could be due to muscles, ligaments, joints and posture.Try avoiding sitting for a long time,do back muscles strengthening exercises,take muscle relaxants for a short time.Get a lumbosacral spine xray.

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Hello! Apart from being a doctor I am also a health and wellness coach. I've guided many people facing same issues as you, just by changing their diet. They have got positive results for the same. You may contact me on seven four nine four eight four one six six eight.

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Align your chair properly. Keep a pillow behind.

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Need further evaluation like X ray of the spine to rule out any abnormalities Kindly consult for further management
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Maintain proper posture while sitting
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Do not sit and work continuously for more than an hour

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Hello, I am Dr. Agniva Ghosh Dastidar, practising Orthopaedic surgeon. The problem you're referring to is very common in your age group. Some other information will be helpful to reach a diagnosis. Does the stiffness increase after getting up from a lying down posture? Does it increase during winter period? Do you have history of lifting heavy weight? Is there history or Arthritis in your family
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Get a Digital xray done for lumbo-sacral spine in AP and lateral view. Start spinal stretching exercises. https://youtu.be/n6Etl3x9AnU?si=xnEs1ffsVH0gv0jF You can try the exercises in this link or search for other ones in YouTube.
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Strictly avoid forward bending in a standing posture, lifting heavy weight and sitting on floor or squatting

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Ankylosing spondylosis would be among my differentials. Would need more history and investigations to arrive at a diagnosis.
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1. consult a qualified orthopedician 2. avoid long hours of sitting or standing. allow movement in your day. 3. use warm baths twice a day to relax the muscles on your back
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desk jobs do cause a lot of back stiffness, there are muscle relaxanats and other supportive measures like abdominal binders that you can use but consult an orthopaedic surgeon to get yourself fully evaluated.

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Kindly consult once for discussion

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Best to get a physical examination.
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try moving every now and then to prevent a stiff back

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need more information kindly consult

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You should visit an orthopaedic surgeon for proper physical examination and treatment

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Could be a muscle sparin.Use a pain killer gel or spray and muscle relaxant.Use a hot water bag for fomentation Pls.connect for further discussion and solution.

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You need mobility exercise.

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Start multivitamin supplement calcium vitd3 medication Regular walk exercise daily yoga Strect exercises Start omega 3 fatty acids Regular blood pressure and sugar monitoring Regular blood test routine Consult online will guide

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Restricted movement Do connect and consult

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Do hot water compresses, correct posture while sitting and sleeping
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check your vitamin d levels
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start back strengthening exercises

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