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Shoulder stiffness and bad posture
I have been feeling pain around my neck and shoulder, muscle feels very stiff. Not only that, but whole body feels stiff. Its been more than a year now.
My shoulder posture has also gone bad like back bump
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Best posture correction is done by Dr.andrew Jaya Singh senior sports physiotherapist
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head to heel physiotherapy clinic porur chennai
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Visit physiotherapy centre for treatment Contact ADMIRE physiotherapy laser CLINIC
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Consult nearest orthopaedic and Physiotherapist for proper guidance.
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One year is a long time, you are a management professional there must be more computer work. If not coming to your hands it is fine, this could be cervicoscapular myalgia. Read about work ergonomics, that would be helpful. Besides this do stretching for the neck and shoulder region.
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Propr assessment would be better if you dont get relief after stretching exercises.
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Neck stretching, moist heat compresssion
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You should consult a Neuro physician or orthopaedist in person for complete assessment and treatment.
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Hi consult orthopaedic consultant is better option for you.....
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Physiotherapy Consultation and general health assessment is required.
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If you have any other medical history or physical or mental stress, share with your Physio so that they can decide if any further referral is required.
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Do not look for immediate relief instead try to understand the causes and how under PT guidance that can be self managed.
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I suggest you to consult a orthopaedic/physiotherapy consultant as per your history concern you problem dealing was last one year . You need a proper assessment for appropriate treatment
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Because of dealing with your neck pain since 1 year I also suggest X-ray/MRI for proper diagnosis.
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Hot pack give you relief use it thrice a day about 10-15 min will help in reduction of inflammation as symptoms seems of inflammation.
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It might be your upper back muscles chronic inflammation.
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You need to visit physiotherapist for proper assessment.
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Neck isometric exercise.
Dry your hair immediately after head bath.
Avoid direct exposure to AC.
Try butterfly pillow.
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Hi you need proper assessment. Posture has to be correct otherwise pains do hurt. Also check for vit D n iron deficiency
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Visit your nearby physio therapy clinic for proper assessment
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Postural correction advised for this visit online or offline
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You need a proper examination for best diagnosis and treatment.
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may be myofacial pain and taught band formation due to stress.
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moist heat compression.
isometric neck exercise.
upper trapezius stretching.
ergonomic chair and table for correct posture.
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You need postural correction, at this young age, your posture is not good which may lafer increases the risk of cervical and shoulder issues.
Maintain proper posture, do exercises for neck and shoulder, visit nearby physiotherapy clinic and learn postural correction exercises for a week, later do the same with regular exercises for a month in order to get back to normal and live a pain free life.
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Dr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Use Hot pack Application for 10-15 mins 2-3 times a day
Apply pain relief ointment for 3-4 times a day
Start with isometric Strengthening Exercises
Neck and Shoulder Strengthening Exercises
Neck and Shoulder Stretching Exercises
Maintaine Ergonomic posture while working in front of a computer
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Visit nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
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13 yrs exp
Nellore
Since year ur suffering u should consult in person with orthopaedician or Physiotherapist for proper assessment and treatment.
U should take further investigation if needed.
Until then do hot water application and stretches to ur neck and back.
Maintain proper posture and ergonomics.
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