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Pain and knots in upper back
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I am having pain and knots in both sides of upper back. If I carry my baby for more than 5 minutes, the pain is unbearable.
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Matrix rhythm therapy will help you
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Chiropractic Mobilization will help.
Avoid bending in front. Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily.
Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
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How long do you have this pain? Is it radiating from your neck? Do you have any previous history of neck or back problem?
You should do hot water fomentation for your back 15-20 minutes twice a day..
You can use Volini gel or spray provided you are not allergic.
You should do upper back stretching and strengthening exercises with proper guidance.
You should do posture correction exercises with proper guidance.
Avoid prolonged neck bending activities.
Avoid using high pillow.
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If the pain persists or aggrevates you need to consult a Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist for further evaluation and treatment either in person or through video call.
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Hi . This pain is common due to post pregnancy weakness. You need to strengthen your muscles of whole body.
Apply hot pack , do small exercises to reduce strength muscle
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Change feeding positions and avoid heavy weights
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U can apply ice on pain site for 15-20 min 3-4 times daily.. light exercise of neck and shoulder bracing once a day...
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
It is due to postural issue . after delivery chest muscles become weak so we try to slouch more . And due to slouching upper back muscles get strain easily. Need to correct posture and strengthening the weak muscle.
Need to apply ice pack three times a day or hot water bag.
And do shoulder strengthening exercises and stretches for neck.
Also do some neck isometric exercises regularly.
Next Steps
avoid forward bending posture.
always sit with pillow under your back.
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please consult online for more details information.
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Dr. Sumansh Sivalanka (PT)
Orthopedic Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hey!
From the details provided I see that you are an IT professional so I expect you to spend long hours in front of the screen. Have a few questions for you before we narrow down to anything :
1) how long do you sit for work?
2) is your posture well maintained while you work?
3) how long has this pain been around?
4) what are your levels of physical activity?
5) any history of injury or strenous activity that you can recall that might have led to this issue?
6) details of any prior consultation, scans, medication, therapy?
Possibilities: neck strain / postural syndrome / acute or chronic cervical discogenic pain / poor conditioning of your spine and upper body.
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kindly provide above details and contact me for guiding you further! we can have a video consultation and see the way forward!
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regular physical activity and ergonomics help you get around aches and pains
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Mr. Jitendra
Occupational Therapist
6 yrs exp
New Delhi
that may be due to postural imbalance, maintenance of posture can help you. avoid bending during siting and carrying baby with you. do some exercise/yoga make strong your upper back. for any doubt you can ask here again
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Mr. Nitin Kumar Arora (PT)
Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Apply an ice pack on the upper back 3 times a day and perform some stretches and strengthening exercises for the back.
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You can consult us online on the Practo app to get a customized tailor made exercise routine for your condition
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Dr. Preksha Singh (PT)
Physiotherapist
2 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Hlo , it is a paraspinal muscle spasm
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Consult near physiotherapy centre
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Use DFO/ dyanaper gel and rapped your back properley
Do hot formantation
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