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Lower back pain
Hi Dr. I am suffering from lower back pain due to long working hours in front of laptop.
How can I treat it ?
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Proper posture.
General conditioning excercises like walking,cycling and yoga.
Strengthening excercises for lower back
Modifications at working place
Avoid laptops use desktop instead.
Monitor should be at least at the level of eyes and keyboard should be at least at the level of hands.
Back should be supported by chair ,no gap between chair and ur back.
Put a step beneath your feet while working on computers.
Take short frequent breaks ( 5minutes)after every 30/40 minutes of sitting do stretching/ walking during this period before resuming work
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Lifestyle modification,good posture , back strengthening exercises and walk/treadmill 30-40 min daily
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You need life style modification. That's all the treatment you need.
Next Steps
keep laptop at eye level
keep shoulders and elbows rested while working
take break after 40 mins atleast of 10 secs
Health Tips
don't sit for too long
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Dr. Amitabh Gupta
Neurosurgeon
26 yrs exp
Delhi
Avoid unhealthy positions n improve ur lifestyle.
Next Steps
Can share proper work positions if u like.
Health Tips
Can start walking regularly.
If u want can consult.
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