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Severe right upper back pain
My mother age 46 is having from 2 years severe pain in upper back right side (below neck).. We consulted BPT doctor.. Advised standing position whole spine xray and cervical spine and dorsal spine xray and also usg abdomen
Reports are normal
Now what how to know what is the issue? Which doctor? Which medicine?
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It can be due to the bad posture which leads to tightness in the muscles connecting the thoracic spine, shoulder blade and neck .
She has to do neck stretches , cervical isometrics , scapular stability exercises and upper limb strengthening .
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If there is radiculopathy in the arm also consult a spine specialist or a Neurophysician for thorough assessment
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Follow ergonomic advices if working ,
Take breaks at 45 min , do gentle shoulder shrugs and rotations, keep screen at eye level , use proper chair and table to work .
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It is due to the wrong posture which becomes rigid with time.
She only have to do right Exercises for her neck shoulders and spine.
Do Gradual Extension Exercises for it.
Avoid Using Thick Pillow, Sit and Stand Straight.
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You Can Take Online Consultation For Proper Exercises Program According To Your Condition After Examination Of Your Posture & Condition of Your Neck, Shoulder & Spine On A Video Chat.
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Avoid Using Mobile & Laptop for Long Hours.
Take Proper Rest & Sleep.
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These are typical myofascial pain
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will be relieved by stretching or release of trigger point.
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learn the stretching through video consultation or contact a nearest physiotherapist
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Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic or orthopaedician for proper assessment and treatment.
It might be myofascial issues.
Take electrical modalities treatment to reduce pain after reducing pain start doing isometric to neck
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Maybe myofacial pain .taught band formation.
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online consultation or physically visist near your physio clinic.
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Moist heat compression.
isometric neck exercise.
upper trapezius stretching exercise.
postural care.
Rest.
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This needs physical assessment for proper treatment suggestion,
As mentioned Xray reports are normal, can you share the xray films ?
Contact prime wellness centre begumpet or neurologist for proper assessment and treatment.
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Contact ADMIRE physiotherapy laser CLINIC
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Dr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Must be any myofacial issue
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Visit nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
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