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When I stand up after being sitting for some time my lower back gets stiff and I'm not able to stand straight. It takes some time to get to normal posture. I do work out but have a desk job. I'm 174cm tall with weight of around 68 kg. Please advise.

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Do hot water compresses, correct posture while sitting and sleeping ...  Read More

I am back stiffness for quite sometime, had ls spine where result came as mild spasm, having myotop p but the problem is still there. Stiffness having severe when standing after sitting

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Just avoid bending and heavy weight lifting And take below prescribed medicines: Tab … Etoshine MR 1 tab bd for 5 days Tab.. Gabamax nt 1 tab at bedtime. ...  Read More

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I am 60 and exercise every day by walking briskly for about 2 miles, 100 pelvic floor 3 to 4 times a week and back strengthening exercises 3 to 4 times a week. However when i sit for more than 20 minutes either on the sofa, feet up or down, or at a desk, I stiffen up and it can be very painful to move in my lower back and legs. Is this just age rel

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Nothing to relate with age sir, do some hot fomentation and local massage of rheumasyl oil... Get vit b12 and vit D checked ...  Read More

I used to sit in same posture due to sitting work and reading work ,now my lower back is stiff and paining and i feel pain even in normal sitting position. I don't want to take painkillers , what should I do to manage this stiffness.

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Exercises and fruits along with milk . ...  Read More

I have developed back pain in the last one month. My neck feels stiff and middle back hurts while sitting and working on laptop. I've been using a new mattress for past 3 months.

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Posture corrections must. Few session of Physiotherapy Spine stretching exercises. Spine extension. Avoid toward bending . ...  Read More

Are there any ayurvedic supplements for a common problem of stiffness in joints /back /neck in 50 plus .

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Age 57 Any other diseases Use any daily routine medicine Chat or call me online ...  Read More

I am 33 year old male, 2 weeks ago was continuously sitting and working. After which I started feeling mild consistent numbness in my right buttock and right leg (below the knee). Now after two weeks numbness comes in buttock on and off and I am feeling burning sensation in the lower back with stiffness. Got an mri which is attached. Please suggest

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You are having spondylitis with nerve irritation happened in your back. Take some muscle relaxants Contact physiotherapist Heating pads twice daily Avoid forward bending and weight lifting ...  Read More

I played a game of cricket after a few years with my buddies .I bowled a couple of overs. When i returned home my back became stiff. From the past few days its the same. Pain relief spray iws not working.

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Take zix mr tab twice a day Apply heat locally before spray Do warm up and stretching before play Vit d3 60iu weekly fr 2 mths If symptoms persist report fr xrays and check up ...  Read More

Severe Stiff back & back muscle pain from a week. The same occurred a year ago and now again. Not sure if it's because of high glucose levels or acidity Under medication for Diabetes - istamet 50mg/500mg, Olmezest Beta 25, Rozat 10mg Does any of the above said medicine cause such stiffness in the back? What could be the cause and please sugg

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

After a workout last week I felt stiffness in my back. Tried taking rest but didn't work out. Also tried cold and hot compress but it gave only a temporary relief. Should I see a physio, go for a massage or visit a chiropractor or any other solution.

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U start the hot fermentation in back. And start some stretching exercise. ...  Read More

I have noticed this several times: whenever I take creatine (2 g), my lower back becomes very stiff. The stiffness extends from my buttocks to my lower back, and I have difficulty bending forward. This happens even when I have not done any weight lifting or strenuous exercise. Could creatine be triggering this stiffness? ESR,CRP, RF, HLAB27,uric ac

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No creatine by it self doesnt maybe muscle stiffness due less water intake ...  Read More

I have noticed this several times: whenever I take creatine (2 g), my lower back becomes very stiff. The stiffness extends from my buttocks to my lower back, and I have difficulty bending forward. This happens even when I have not done any weight lifting or strenuous exercise. Could creatine be triggering this stiffness? ESR,CRP ,RF ,HLAB27 ,uric a

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Have checked your vitamin D and vitamin B12 levels ? ...  Read More

Pain and stiffness in left leg while sitting down it's starts about 1 month ago ,it's worsen 2 days ago

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Want to know where exactly the pain Is Pain is increasing ...  Read More

I having chest back and hand pain left. My all test is done. My bp is normally lower side like 117/78. But my pulse goes above 100 when i am sitting and talking. Is it normal.

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It’s normal. But do 24hrs Holter monitoring for HR variation and rhythm. Consult a physician for pain. ...  Read More

"I fell down 20 years ago. Doctors told me I have a pinched nerve between two vertebrae. Since then, my back pain is worsening day by day. Now my spine feels very stiff. I am facing severe difficulty in breathing and walking properly. Please help."

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Post your MRI spine here ...  Read More

After pooping I always feel like still something is left in so I put pressure again and when I put pressure that time if affects my lower back and i feel like it is tilted in and always feel stiffness and it is affecting my daily life .Lower back will be full stiff and i feel like it is tilted and stomach would be bloated and i even took some table

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Your symptoms may be related to constipation with incomplete evacuation, excessive straining during stools, pelvic floor dysfunction, fissure/hemorrhoids, or sometimes muscle spasm in the lower back a ...  Read More

Hi having back pain since 3 months taking medicine as well doctor told to get an mri feeling back pain while standing more . Done mri pls check if anything serious

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Mild issue Not very serious ...  Read More

I get back pain when I am sitting for longer time (30+ min). The location of the pain is around the middle back. This issue is persisting since last few months initially I ignored but now it is getting worse when I sit for longer time. I previously had UTI, I'm not sure if that is relevant .

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Get xray of spine ...  Read More

Does the tech neck or straighten neck cause ear pain and stiffness in the left part of the body? attached.... How do I reduce ?

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You need to physiotherapy session . ...  Read More

I have problem in upper back left side since last 20 days, I have gone through physiotherapist treatment 3 to 4 times but did not get solution. I have slightly issue which is irritating me. Please suggest me good medicine

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It may be fibromyoscitis kindly consult Orthopaedic surgeon..thanks ...  Read More

AP diameter of spinal canal measures as follows: C2-3-_14.5__mm C3-4- 9 mm C4-5-9 mm C5-6-9.9 mm C6-7-_11.3__mm Diffuse disc bulge with posterocentral disc protrusion at C3-C4 and C4-C5 levels indenting the ventral thecal sac with no significant neural compression. All this started because of my bad posture. Having cervical and back stiffnes

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Hi consultant near by physiotherapist and start cervical traction. ...  Read More

Diffuse disc bulge with posterocentral disc protrusion at C3-C4 and C4-C5 levels indenting the ventral thecal sac with no significant neural compression. Having cervical and back stiffness from long time . When I try to ease the stiffness i feel like dizziness and vertigo. I can do normal works easily but sometimes it's very difficult because of ne

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Start yoga firstly ...  Read More

Actually pain is keep shifting from lowerback to upper and again lower.. the pain is just pulling the muscles with stiffness.. i cant stand straight due to that.. im a RA patient. Im having this last 5 days.. i pulled my kid who was very adament and resisting to come. Suddenly sharp pain came to my lower back.. then keep paining.. if im applying oi

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Hot water bag massage Flexabenz gel application Tablet Zix mr ...  Read More

I recently started exercise for fat loss after 1.5yr gap of my last C-sec. I have been facing this sharp pain that starts from left hip till knee. Also I notice my lower back feels more rigid than before as I find it a little difficult to bend. It's been 3-4 days I'm doing some stretching and applying hot & cold pack so as to reduce the pain, a

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Hello mam You need to consult a physiotherapist asap to avoid increasing of pain further You can contact or have video consultation with me ...  Read More

Had endescopic spine surgery L5S1. 9 months back. But still have lots of stiffness and muscle spasm Doing regular exercise but still spasm More in morning when I wake up huge stiffness and after few minutes gradually decreased Please tell me what to do

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After back surgery this is very common. Relaxation and strengthening of ESP muscle is what you need ...  Read More

I've had it all my life, whenever I lay down, my hands curl up in a weird position, they get stiff, if I resist the urge, it gets very painful, it's mild when sitting and totally normal when standing, it's progressive, first it was in my left hand, then right and now it's gradually increasing to my elbow, To help ease the pain, I either stretch it,

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Please get a complete evaluation by a neurologist to find out the cause. All investigation to look into the electrolytes and other etiological factors need to be workup for. Also nerves need to be exa ...  Read More

Please tell me how can i cure this problem. Though after 1 month of treatment i feel better but not fully cured. I find it difficult to sit on the chair. Finding it very difficult toh return to my job full time. How can i sit on chair without my back painning because when i sit my back hurts after some time and with increasing time the pain increas

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Multiple issue Need detailed history Better to consult doctor online or offline ...  Read More

Today while sitting, I experienced dizziness all of a sudden and had to lie down.. This went on for a few minutes and then had disappeared.. Is this a case of heart attack or anxiety attack? No chest pain occurred. Please tell..

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Get a ECG done at nearest centre ...  Read More

Hi doctors I am suffering from sore neck (base of the skull) it is not painful it's just sore, I have lower back stiffness as well along with right leg stiff calves No headache I google and it said brain tumor ! Please help Coz that is giving me anxiety

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to Please follow good life style. • as take plenty of fluids. • take less spicy and fatty food. • do exercise in with yoga an ...  Read More

I have pain in my neck back spine buttock shoulder and have crepitus and stiffness also for more than 6 months which increases in rest and sitting for long time my hla b 27 gene is negative

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Hello, it is great that you are writing to us. Since you are an adolescent male & you have persistent symptoms pertaining to your spine, buttocks & shoulders, you may be having Juvenile Arthri ...  Read More

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