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Pain in the lower back
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I am having pain in my lower back. It does not pain normally, but whenever i sleep on my back, it hurts. I never had pain in my back. But since i started my job 4 months back, i started having this problem as my office does not have proper chairs. I have used lumbar pillows while sitting but of no use. Pain fades away whenever i take a break for two or three days from office. But comes back soon as a start sitting again. I am on leave since the last one week or so but the pain suddenly came back out of nowhere. Can you help me?
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Chiropractic Mobilization will help.
Do the cat/cow stretch. Get on all fours, with your arms straight and your hands directly under your shoulders; your knees hip-width apart.
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U should meet the Physiotherapist. U have postural back pain. Take breaks after every one hour in office. Use Hot water Fomentation twice a day. Also start strengthening exercises for back muscles
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Hi there,your complain is very specific and this helps us clear out many other associating factors.
No your job is not the issue
No your sleep is not the issue
No- a lumbar roll/pillow will only make you more worse.stop putting stress only on your chair. It could be a factor not The FACTOR
Only and only psoas stretch and gluetius activation will put you back to lengthened self.
Next Steps
find nearest physio and ask for psoas stretch / release
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hydrate your self,are you drinking less water or R.O water!? consume natural mineral resourced water.
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Correct your posture
Avoid forward bending
Avoid long time standing and sitting continuous
Next Steps
do some Exercise like:-
bridges.
knee rolls.
Back extension.
single leg raise.
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consult Physiotherapist.
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Hello!
Thank you for reaching out to me.
The pain at the lower back can be due to a mechanical fault at lumbar spine. The pain aggravates after lying on your back and sitting on a chair. so since the chair that you are using at the office isn't ergonomic , the postural stress on the spine is causing the pain. Try to maintain a good posture while working or try to use an ergonomic chair. Since the pain still exists and gets provoked easily during non working days too, hence makes it necessary to get your back assessed and treated soon to avoid any further aggravation of symptoms.
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Call and book an appointment for the same.
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Hello sir,
Being in one position for more than 30-45 minutes is not advisable. You should breake up your sitting time at office and have a standing stretch or a small walk after every 45 minutes. You can adjust the height of chair by adding a cushion if possible.
Have you noticed any incident or activity during your vacation which had produced your pain?
For proper evaluation, please consult a Physiotherapist.
Hope this will help.
Thank you
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Should do core strengthening exercises after consulting a Physiotherapist.
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Yes .
You should to start physiotherapy session and posture corrections must and avoid towards bending and long sitting
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Nagendra Nagar
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
Based on the information it seems like there could be multiple reasons that are affecting your back. When you start a desk job, itâs a new position for your spine and itâs hard to maintain a correct posture for 6-8 hrs. Trunk muscles pays a huge toll any this leads to an imbalance and weakness, and pain.
You need to take multiple breaks during your work hours, after every 30 min stand up, stretch your back and talk 2 min walk. Keep all the screens at eye level, provide good support to your elbows while sitting. Use cold pack few times a day.
Next Steps
Make an appointment with a PT before it gets worse.
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Try not to lift anything that weighs more than 5kg.
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