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Lower back issue
Some days for the last year or so I wake up with a massive lower back pain. It goes away if I sit for sometime. Not sure what the main reason for this might be. Is it a joint or muscle issue?
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Mean while apply moist heat pack twice daily before any exercise.
Since it's occurring after a period of rest that is after resting it might be related to joint stiffness.
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apply moist heat pack (dip a towel in hot water and take out the excess water and apply on the painful area for 15 minutes. not dry heat
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get ur blood work done.
Vit D, CRP and HLA B27 and consult further
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It could very easily be muscle related but since you mention that this has been happening for a year or so, it'd be great to get it assessed by a good physiotherapist nearby. And if you do plan on getting a consultation please try to recollect as much as you can from when the pain started and if there were any incident that might have lead to the pain ( as small as a jerky movement ). It is important to figure out what is causing the pain to fully treat it.
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you can definitely do a hot pack and basic stretching but knowing what all movements/ activities bring you more pain and what brings relief is equally important to be pain free in the long run.
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Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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Postural care.
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Stretching exercise and strengthening exercises under supervision of qualified Physio.
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This seems to be muscle pain, do lower back stretching and strengthening exercises.
Hot pack twice a day.
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Hot fomentation n volini application for pain relief.
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Check vitD levels
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Calcium rich diet n back strengthening exercises
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Dr. Tarun Sharma (PT)
Physiotherapist
3 yrs exp
New Delhi
This Time lower back pain is most common fectars some time this pain start for long sitting position and unfortunately wrong movment
treatment could and hot therapy and some time 7 to 10 session physiotherapy
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Dr. Nagma Khan (PT)
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
You will have to get musculoskeletal examination done
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Ms. Pallavi Mishra (PT)
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hi, This seems to be prolonged muscle weakness causing you pain and wrong sleeping posture or sleeping on a spring mattress might increase the pain specially in the morning which settles down after sitting. but since its been a year the condition is developing into chronic pain and if not treated might lead to worsening and can cause various back conditions. you should get yourself consulted and start with physiotherapy as it will prevent you from further injury.
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get consultation to understand the exact root cause.
Health Tips
avoid sofa sitting, slouch sitting, while sleeping place a pillow below your knees. apply hot pack in the morning and before sleeping in the night.
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Dr. Afsa Rafiq (PT)
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Srinagar
Might be muscle issue
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Do straight leg raise exercises
Knee to chest exercises
Bridging
Do hot water fermentation also
Do cat cow stretch
Pelvic tilt
Do 2 time a day 10 repetitions
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Maintain your posture
Avoid prolong sitting
Rest consult online for better treatment and diagnosis
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