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Back pain due to excessive sitting
My husband have to sit in office for more than 8 hours in front of screen. From last 12 year now he have severe back pain and his spine started getting outward curved. What is best treatment for his problem so that he get relief.
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Ergonomic planning can help reduce back pain caused by excessive sitting. Here are some tips:
1. Adjust your chair: Make sure your chair is adjusted to the right height so that your feet are flat on the floor and your knees are at a 90-degree angle. Your hips should be at the same height as your knees or slightly higher.
2. Support your back: Use a lumbar support cushion or a rolled-up towel to support the natural curve of your lower back.
3. Adjust your monitor: Make sure your monitor is at eye level so that you don't have to bend your neck or strain your eyes to see it.
4. Take breaks: Take regular breaks to stand up, stretch, and move around. Try to take a break every 30 minutes to an hour.
5. Exercise: Engage in regular exercise to strengthen your back muscles and improve your posture.
6. Use a standing desk: Consider using a standing desk or a sit-stand desk to reduce the amount of time you spend sitting.
Remember to consult with a healthcare professional if you're experiencing persistent back pain or if you need more personalized advice on ergonomic planning.
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Posture correction is required in this case and with the help of exercises and modalities the patient's pain can be cured but i suggest that you should not wait more take your therapy sessions as early as possible..
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Initially, he has to take care of his posture while sitting as well as standing.Long hours of working in poor posture leds to pain and paraspinal muscles tightness. Posture correction, strengthening and stretching of back muscles and electrotherapy can help .
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Visit nearby Physiotherapy clinic for further assessment to rule out any another problem in his spine.
Health Tips
Take rest
Hot pack for pain relief
Take frequent breaks while working
He can use back rest while sitting
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Check your muscle length of lower limb especially hamstring, calf, quads, and gluts. Do regular stretching exercises and start basic core exercises.
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Do hot fomentation over painful area.
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Maintain good posture while sitting.
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Pain is due to the bad posture.In this posture some muscles will go tight and some muscles will go weak.So he has to do exercises for strengthening and stretching.we have to rule out whether the condition affected to your disc or not.So it is better to consult good physiotherapist near by
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Seems he has lot of stiffness n postural misalignment due to long sitting.
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get a chiropractic session. muscle releases n modalities to be applied also.
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Consult with physiotherapist, need mri of spine to rule out disc issues, through electrothrrapy the pain will be reduced and maintaining proper postyre is mot important to avoid back pain.
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Please consult online for proper assessment n treatment plan accordingly. Avoid forward bending n lifting heavy weights. Postural correction advised. Diet rich in calcium. Back strengthening excs
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Assessment, few days of treatment and then regular exercises as suggested by your physiotherapist.
Exercises need modification from time to time for few months.
Even online consultation may be helpful.
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Excessive sitting can indeed contribute to back pain and discomfort. Prolonged sitting can lead to a variety of issues, including poor posture, muscle imbalances, and reduced flexibility.Consult a Physiotherapist.
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Hi, please consult online or visit near by physiotherapy clinic for evaluation and best treatment
Back ergonomics, strengthening exercises and Electrotherapy would help.
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online consultation or visit nearby physiotherapy clinic
Health Tips
Bed rest based on severity of the pain
Avoid continuous sitting for more than 1 hour..take a break every 60- 90 min and walk for 5 min
Lumbar Belt for support if needed
Posture corrections
Back ergonomics
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Check with physiotherapists he will guide you in details.
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Dr. Steephan John
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
kindly get a proper assessment and treatment from a nearby physiotherapist it may be a postural problem
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Mr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Kolkata
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He needs to take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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physiotherapy treatment is the best option.
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Don't sit for a long time and take an interval every 1 hour for at least 10 minutes walking .
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