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Back pain if seat straight
I am working as computer engg. Job need eight hour seating daily. I have noticed recently I can not seat straight for more than five minutes. I feel pain in my back and feel discomfort if I tried to seat with back straight without any support , always need to lean back to pillow or some support. Even on chair or sofa I lean back on upper body and neck.
I tried to correct posture few days but pain in back makes it impossible for me.
Should I consultant doctor if yes which type of doctor I should consult.
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U should do some warm ups or go for few meters walk , u should not sit completely for long 8hrs constantly. Have a breaks meanwhile for every 1hr
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I think u r having mild disc buldge.. get checked once
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Try to do excersize Surya namaskar very slowly for straight back some more excersize like stand straight and hands up and touch the feet slowly daily ..it will work or if not so consult physio will guide perfect excersize
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Take frequent Breaks at work.
Core Strengthening Exercises.
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HELLO SIR MEET PHYSIOTHERAPIST ,AND YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM BACK MUSCLES WEEKNESS .
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Consult manual therapist ...
They can check alignment of your spine.
For more info. Visit naumika.com
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Evaluate with physiotherapist
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Small size of cushion put on your chair to support your lower back
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Don’t seat for long time in one position
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First and foremost visit your near Physiotherapist.. they will completely evaluate your problem and according to that only make your protocol.
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Yes consult with physiotherapists
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Need to consult physiotherapist. Proper treatment is needed! But for temporary purpose you can apply hot pack!
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Ms. Amrita Kumari (PT)
Physiotherapist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes u should consult physiotherapist for back and neck stiffness.and do spinal mobilization exercise
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Dr. Neetu Rathi (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Gurgaon
U might be having postural poroblem. Consult the Physiotherapist. U need articulation n muscle release of back according to ur problem. Improve posture while sitting.
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Dr. Urvi Katakia (PT)
Physiotherapist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes you should consult nearby physiotherapist..
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Mr. Abhishek Verma (PT)
Physiotherapist
16 yrs exp
Noida
Consult a physiotherapist who have orthopaedic experience.
Proper assessment and treatment is needed.
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