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Shoulder upper back pain
My shoulder neck and upper back feels stiff and its paining to bad. I have a history of spondylitis. Do i need to wear certain type of belt to reduce pain, as pain is not letting me walk properly or sit property. While walking or sitting my upper back hurts and shoulder hurts.
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What's your profession in addition to being a home maker? How much gadgets do you use? Tutions for children or yourself?
Your pains are due to remaining in forward bent position for longer duration thereby weakening the muscles of your back. The more you do more pain you will suffer.
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This is mostly because of bad posture. Need to start with neck exercises, posture correction, and walk daily . Hot fomentation will help.. collar only for short term.
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You could use a cervical collar and see if that helps
You should visit Shoulderdoc face book page by my name dr raman kant Aggarwal or search in YouTube by my name for video explaining the difference between shoulder and neck pain
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Good posture and ergonomics while working at desk is absolutely essential
Equally important is to avoid sitting continuously for more than 30 minutes
If these things don’t help, you can book online/ in person consultation with me
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Dr. Amitabh Gupta
Spine Surgeon
19 yrs exp
Delhi
Looks like you have been suffering from pain for quite some time. Hope you have shown ur self to a doctor.
I can’t say that collar be of definite help as ur pain is below root of neck.
Do u also have numbness or weakness in legs?
What ru taking for pain?
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Need to use back support while sitting and imaging of upper back. Avoid bending forward and jerks in neck.
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Daily walk and spine exercise to keep it healthy are required. Consult if issues are persists.
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