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Suggest Home Remedies To Manage Back Pain Due To Physical Exertion
Question: Hi Doc, I am a New college graduate, this is my first company. Daily I will be working minimum if 9 hours. I am facing back ache, I need your recommendation for that. thanks, Kartik
Brief Answer:
Kindly send details
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Back ache is a common problem with prolonged sitting especially with certain seats.
Kindly send details of your problem exact location, duration, what makes it worse/better, etc.
Meanwhile, try making your seat comfortable by using extra cushions, stand and walk around every half hour, take pain killers like ibuprofen 200 mg up to 2 times a day when needed, avid weight lifting.
If the problem does not resolve in 3 weeks, you will need tests like X-ray and/or MRI. You will also need consultation with an orthopedic surgeon.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Kindly send details
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Back ache is a common problem with prolonged sitting especially with certain seats.
Kindly send details of your problem exact location, duration, what makes it worse/better, etc.
Meanwhile, try making your seat comfortable by using extra cushions, stand and walk around every half hour, take pain killers like ibuprofen 200 mg up to 2 times a day when needed, avid weight lifting.
If the problem does not resolve in 3 weeks, you will need tests like X-ray and/or MRI. You will also need consultation with an orthopedic surgeon.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Pain is on the upper portion of the back, after sitting 2 hours the pain starts and stays whole day.
Brief Answer:
Check your calcium and vitamin D levels
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It could just be wrong posture or it could be deficiency of calcium and vitamin D.
Kindly get the levels of calcium and vitamin D checked and take supplements accordingly.
You can also take physiotherapy to strengthen the back muscles. This can be especially helpful i wrong posture. Physiotherapist will want to rule out disc problems, so an evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon will also be required. You can take the report of calcium and vitamin D to him.
Dr Vaishalee
Check your calcium and vitamin D levels
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It could just be wrong posture or it could be deficiency of calcium and vitamin D.
Kindly get the levels of calcium and vitamin D checked and take supplements accordingly.
You can also take physiotherapy to strengthen the back muscles. This can be especially helpful i wrong posture. Physiotherapist will want to rule out disc problems, so an evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon will also be required. You can take the report of calcium and vitamin D to him.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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