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I had mild sciatia which is cured now i had been getting lower back pain and mid pack pain.. so the physiotherapist suggested some exercises
She had suggested not to ever sit on sofa i tried sitting on floor and also in cross legged position on the bed with pillow on back im not all able to sit properly.
However i tried sitting in sofa it makes my back even worse than i thought .
So could anyone please suggest proper alternative
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Take few physiotherapy sessions
And continue with the back exercises
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sit on any surface where your back is in comfortable position
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Sitting where you are comfortable and continue your exercises which she told you to do and don't put your wallet in back of your pants pocket .... And change your position after every one hour .. like if you are sitting then stand up and walk just change your position And if you ever feel stiffness in your back or leg while getting up in the morning, you can apply a heating pad before sleeping at night.
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Currently sit where you feel comfortable, don't follow any fixed rules. Start working on the back with progressive long-term exercise guidance under an experienced physiotherapist.
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Sitting on floor and soft chusion sofas increases the pain in lower back
The seating should be normal not too soft and not too hard.
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Hey there! I am not getting the clear picture of your condition with your description. The condition that is being understood by your description is vague.
Try my suggestions and if your condition does not improve, visit a good orthopaedician as at your age a condition like this might involve infective pathology.
Suggestions:
1. Do not stay in a particular position for long.
2. Involve movements like freely walking, slight stretching of body parts at intervals of 2 hours.
3. Change postures every 10 minutes.
4. Take a warm water bath before sleeping or sponge with warm water.
5. Exercises needed to be done early morning which should involve stretching of your body parts. Cat and camel exercise. A sitting cat and camel exercise can also be done during free hours in midst of day.
If the suggestions are followed and you start feeling good, then, Involve movement. The cause is not the sitting material. When you visited the physiotherapist, I hope that the physio checked for spasm and QL muscle spasm, any trigger points. Please check with it. Carry on the instructions if there is no spasm.
Be careful. Any pain or discomfort encountered, visit a good ortho or physio. Your present pain does not seem to be related with your previous one.
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please follow the instructions.
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Do not worry. Sitting for long durations in a particular position does cause problems.
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Dr. Steephan John
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
you need strength training exercises kindly start your exercises definitely you will feel the difference for now just use some pillow support
if you want to know more about this kindly contact ELYSIANN PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC ,Banglore ,Indiranagar
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Dr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Sit with back support always
Don’t lean forward
Use some cushion at the lower back region to maintain the Lumbar curve
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Continue the Stretching and Strengthening Exercises program
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Dr. Adhya Kumar (PT)
Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Sitting on sofa/floor is not advisable as of now. Please avoid a particular position for a prolonged time. A few exercises can help you.
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Mobility Exercises are the answer to your problems.
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Apply hot pack over your back (over the pain site)
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Jammu
Sit on chair that has mild cushioning . Use foot rest under foot. After every 30 min leave chair walk a few steps n then sit again. ( change of position) . Use cushion behind back.
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Mr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi.
Please don't sit on the floor.
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ergonomic design chairs are always the best.
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