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How To Overcome Long Hours Sitting Back Pain ?

Posted on Thu, 15 Feb 2024

Question: I am a software Engineer sitting for 8-9 hours in a chair. For the last two weeks I am having moderate back pain after I wake up and also when I sit for some time on the floor and try to stand.

Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I would like to know some more details

Age and gender ?
Is the pain in the back more on standing or bending forward ?
Have you tried any medications ?

Waiting for your response

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Raju A.T (5 days later)

pain point started from the middle of the back and is getting lower day by day. yesterday it is in the lower back. now it is below that, middle of buttocks.

Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
MRI

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

I suggest you to get an MRI scan of the LS Spine which might help to find out any physical deformity like spondylosis which is common cause such low back ache.

Meanwhile you can apply Diclofenac gel twice or thrice daily for pain relief.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar