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(upper, mid-thoracic, low) chronic back pain extends to arms, can't sit for long ,stiff back all day
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Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
Avoid bending in front.
Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times. Bhujang Asana -- Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. Repeat the exercise 15 times twice daily.
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In my opinion u must go for few blood tests like calcium vitamin d vitamin b12 uric acid blood sugar hba1c followed by X-ray of cervical and lumbar spine...followed by a consultation with an Orthopedic followed by physiotherapy sessions...take careget well soon...
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Kindly go for all these investigations...
Health Tips
Do not bend the spine
Do not lift heavy weights
Do not check your pain
Do not sit on low stools chairs...
Do not sit or stand for longer durations
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Dr. Kavin Khatri
Orthopedist
13 yrs exp
Faridkot
Start with back strengthing exercises. Follow the instructions and exercises in the link below
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.backpainrelieving.backpain
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Dr. Jyoti Narang (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Thane
You need to go for some blood tests but my opinion is to visit soem orthopedic , so he will specify the tests required. Dont go for generalized approach.
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Immediately visit an experienced physiotherapist or orthopaedic near you
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Dr. Venkat Raghav
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello....... Back pain could be due to paraspinal muscle spasm , intervertibral disc bulge or herniation,damaged bone or ligament,radiculopathy ( small nerve root irrigation) ..it s not possible to comment without x ray ,MRI, ... Improper posture while working or sleeping can also aggravate back pain consult orthopedic surgeon.....
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