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Back pain, Elbow Pain and Little Finger
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I am 40 years old working in a high pressure job. I have had a very peculiar problem for about 20 years now. Since I was 20 years old I have been spending long hours on PC for entertainment and my job. Whenever, I use my right hand for moving the mouse, I get an acute pain which starts from my little finger and upto My upper back, shoulder and upto some point in my spine which I can't pinpoint exactly. I can't keep my Right hand on the mouse for more than 2 minutes. So, I started using my left hand for moving the mouse about 20 years ago and I have become ambidextrous now when it comes to moving the mouse on a computer. But till date I can't keep my right hand on the mouse for more than two minutes as the pain from my little finger to upper back returns. However, I am able to manage with my left hand. I consulted a few doctors but none could diagnose the problem correctly and I also ignored the problem.
But as I am ageing now, I am not feeling good about it. Please help.
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Hey there! The cause of your issue might be ulnar nerve entrapment. Please visit a good physiotherapist or consult me online.
Your arm and hand pain is different from your back and shoulder pain.
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Back pain is due to long hours of sitting.
From last 20 yrs u r suffering did u consult any neurologist it may be nerve trap .plz consult.
Or may be cervical issue.
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for back pain consult physiotherapist they will teach you exercises.
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Maintain good posture. Avoid over bending of the neck, relieve pressure on the elbow and wrist by maintaining proper support. You can also do some exercises that glides the nerve getting pinched. You can consult online for further details.
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Maintain proper posture, do strengthening exercises, take good calcium rich diet.
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Hello, did you get any diagnostic tests done? Do you experience any tingling and numbness?
Please follow proper neck stretches and try to maintain the optimal posture. You can consult us for further treatment
Thank you
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Mr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi you need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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Maybe Cervical radiculopathy because of prolonged time working in front of the computer.
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To correct the posture immediately.
Take rest and avoid prolonged time working.
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Dr. Steephan John
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
kindly get a proper assessment and treatment from nearby physiotherapist
it may be a neck muscle tightness or cervical radiculopathy
with out assessment cant able to tell any thing
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ELYSIANN PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC, BANGLORE ,Indiranagar
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Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Jammu
Please consult online
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Maintain proper posture
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