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Back pain,
Im only a teen and I am having horrible lower back pain. I cant bend backwards, it hurts to sit and lay. My neck hurts and i have headaches. I play basketball so idk what to do.
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X-ray must.
Physiotherapy treatment must.
Stretching exercises of full spine
.avoid long sitting and standing till relief
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⢠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.
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Ur back problem & neck problem is probably because of poor posture.
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Get xray of ur neck to rule out cervical spondylosis
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Use no pillow or use a towel roll or a small pillow if required. Maintain proper posture.
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Dr. Barani Rathinavelu
Spine Surgeon
21 yrs exp
Chennai
First X-rays and then all fancy exercises
Need to rule out spondylolysis which is common in your age and considering sports activities
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