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2018-05-01 06:45:26
I have trigger points on my upper back(side of neck) .The stiffness switches from left to right every now and then causing pain to mid pack.I have been to physiotherapists, but nothing works for longer than a week. Its been 3 months.Please suggest something, a permanent solution.
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Hi, meet a good physiotherapist. You need to check your work posture. Active exercise and shoulder stretches.

Answered2018-05-03 05:23:50

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Meet gud physiotherapist

Answered2018-05-01 17:52:03

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It's very clear that you have forward neck posture & rounded shoulder. It can correct in 3  Ways. 1. Correct your Posture by Physiotherapist 2. MFR, TPT 3. REGULAR Exercises
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Consult with near by Physiotherapist
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Ergonomics should playing major role based on your profession ex: Driver, Software Engineer...

Answered2018-05-01 09:48:48

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Postural Correction. Shoulder Shrugs . Core Strengthening Exercises. Take frequent Breaks at work

Answered2018-05-01 07:18:00

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U need correction of posture and maintain it. Also use Hot Pack on Back and visit to the Physiotherapist who can correct ur posture and release ur muscles

Answered2018-05-02 06:22:55

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As the pain is shifting from left to right or either neck or mid back,you need to take a proper assessment and treatment for the same by an experienced physiotherapist, for this you can consult us online

Answered2018-05-01 10:24:26

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You clearly have problem with your posture that's why you are getting this problem again and again. Postural correction done in 3 steps, first step is to relax the muscles which can be done with releasing the muscles you can see videos on youtube for self release. In 2nd step you train the muscles which can replace the muscles which are getting tight again and again. 3rd step is to train and maintain. This may take 8-12 weeks as we are changing movement patterns.
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See a physiotherapist nearby who can assess you for movement and problems related to that. Or Online consult can also work
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Use tennis ball for releasing trigger point.

Answered2018-05-01 07:59:14

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Work on your posture correction and make sure there shouldn’t be any acidity

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