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Hunchback posture
I've been doing work from home since COVID lockdown. Due to which I've developed hunchback posture which pain in my spine while sleeping, sitting, standing.
Whom should I get in touch with for treatment, is it orthopaedic doctor or physiotherapist?
Also while doing side sleeping for more than hour, it improves my posture upto 95%.
Let me know what should I do to get it treated?
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You should consult a physiotherapist in person for complete assessment and treatment.
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Hi,
You can fix it with few sessions of postural training exercises. I can help you with online consultation. You can contact me.
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If you are working from home, see that your chair is 90 Degree perpendicular to the table.
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Always sit with back support like chair . Avoid sitting on Sofa and bed without support, which further worsens the posture.
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Visit near physiotherapy clinic
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you can consult with phhsiotherapost or chiropractor for proper treatment.
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Hello sir , you can consult a physiotherapist.
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Mr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Use medicated bed and chair
Hot pack application before starting the exercises which give you the muscle relaxation
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Visit nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
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Do change at the work station/ computer table
The computer monitor should be at your eye line level
Your arms should be rested
Feet should touch the floor when sitting on the chair
Back should rest
Start back muscles strengthening exercises
Core stability exercises
Follow good ergonomic posture to correct your posture
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Ms. Kinjal Muni Parekh
Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
It's more to do with your sitting posture, so kindly consult physiotherapist. Physiotherapist can guide you with postural correction and muscle strengthening exercises, plus future prevention and maintenance exercises.
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Nellore
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and treatment
Maintain ur proper posture if ur working for longer hours i.e get up from ur work place with in 20 mins and have a walk for 10 sec .
Maintain proper ergonomics also
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