I have mild lower back pain from past 1 month and there is a numbness/tingling like feeling in the outer part of my right thigh (pocket area) Also some tingling at the blade of my right shoulder. Please suggest whom should i consult? I do exercise but its not helping.
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You seem to have nerve compression and spasm in back muscles...you can go through my blog on sciatica treatment through ayurveda and home remedies.I m sure that will help you.Ayurvedic medicines with panchkarma can cure you completely .For more details consult me
Hi, what is your nature of work? Do you sit for longer hours? This seems like you need a posture correction and some good diet and herbs. This will be totally reversed with Ayurveda.
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Consult online via Practo
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Avoid sitting for longer hours. Check your sleeping position
Hi
It’s required to first Clear cut diagnosis.Pain is not disease in back pain required to see your misalliance in Body structure muscular structure fascial line vertebrae subluxation
Physiological & mechanical structure.please see YouTube of Dr Viraj Bhandari
U can consult me online for detail consultation, homeopathic medication can be beneficial for u.
Detail case study needed.
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Dr Merlin
Hi , these symptoms are associated with sciatica pain due to lumbar spondylosis. Shoulder & back pain on same side might be due to trauma or accident. But don't worry ayurvedic treatment will help you to cure it completely & safely.
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consult ayurvedic doctor online. he will send you medicines by courier or prescription
Back pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include overuse such as working out or lifting too much, prolonged sitting and lying down, sleeping in an uncomfortable position or wearing a poorly fitting backpack.
Doing exercises to strengthen the lower back can help alleviate and prevent lower back pain. It can also strengthen the core, leg, and arm muscles.According to researchers, exercise also increases blood flow to the lower back area, which may reduce stiffness and speed up the healing process. Below are exercises that strengthen the lower back and help manage lower back pain:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323204.php#seated-lower-back-rotational-stretches
1. Bridges—Lie on the ground and bend the knees, placing the feet flat on the floor hip-width apart.
Press the feet into the floor, keeping the arms by the sides.
Raise the buttocks off the ground until the body forms a straight line from the shoulders to the knees.
Squeeze the buttocks with the shoulders remaining on the floor.
Lower the buttocks to the ground and rest for a few seconds.
Repeat 15 times and then rest for 1 minute.
Do 3 sets of 15 repetitions.
2. Knee-to-chest stretches— Lie on the back on the floor.
Bend the knees, keeping both feet flat on the floor.
Use both hands to pull one knee in toward the chest.
Hold the knee against the chest for 5 seconds, keeping the abdominals tight and pressing the spine into the floor.
Return to the starting position.
Repeat with the opposite leg.
Repeat with each leg 2–3 times twice a day.
3. Lower back rotational stretches—Lie back on the floor with bent knees and feet flat on the ground.
Keeping the shoulders firmly on the floor, gently roll both bent knees over to one side.
Hold the position for 5–10 seconds.
Return to the starting position.
Gently roll the bent knees over to the opposite side, hold, and then return to the starting position.
Repeat 2–3 times on each side twice a day.
4. Draw-in maneuvers— Lie back on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, keeping the arms by the sides.
Breathe in deeply.
While breathing out, pull the bellybutton toward the spine, tightening the abdominal muscles and keeping the hips still.
Hold the position for 5 seconds.
Repeat 5 times.
5. Pelvic tilts— Lie back on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, keeping the arms by the sides.
Gently arch the lower back and push the stomach out.
Hold for 5 seconds, then relax.
Flatten the back and pull the bellybutton in toward the floor.
Hold for 5 seconds, then relax.
Increase the number of repetitions daily, building up to 30.
6. Lying lateral leg lifts— Lie on one side with the legs together.
Keep the lower leg slightly bent.
Draw the bellybutton into the spine to engage the core muscles.
Raise the top leg about 18 inches, keeping it straight and extended.
Hold the position for 2 seconds.
Repeat 10 times.
Turn onto the other side of the body and repeat, lifting the other leg.
Perform 3 sets on each side.
7. Cat stretches— Get onto the hands and knees with the knees hip-width apart.
Arch the back, pulling the bellybutton up toward the spine.
Slowly relax the muscles and allow the abdomen to sag toward the floor.
Return to the starting position.
Repeat 3–5 times twice a day.
8. Supermans— Lie face down on the ground and stretch both arms out in front of the body, keeping the legs stretched out and flat on the ground.
Raise both the hands and feet, aiming to create a gap of about 6 inches between them and the floor.
Try to pull in the bellybutton, lifting it off the floor to engage the core muscles.
Keep the head straight and look at the floor to avoid neck injury.
Stretch the hands and feet outward as far as possible.
Hold the position for 2 seconds.
Return to the starting position.
Repeat 10 times.
It’s a problem related to spine i.e. Radiculopathy.
You need to consult either Orthopedician or Neurologist.
You need not to worry as this is a common problem.
You can start with lifestyle modification
Avoid taking pillow, daily brisk walk, back exercises after consulting physiotherapist.
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