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Why Do I Suddenly Have Tightness Across My Back?
Question: I woke up with tightness across my back?
Brief Answer:
seems to be mechanical back pain
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
From description it seems to be mechanical back pain, more related to posture while sleeping.
For pain and spasm to go you have to do back exercises to relive the spasm associated with this. Doing hot fomentation and applying muscle relaxant gel will also be helpful in relieving the spasm.
Correct your posture while sitting. Take frequent breaks during your work.
Lie on hard bed. Avoid forward bending and lifting heavy weight.
You can take anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen to relieve pain.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
seems to be mechanical back pain
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
From description it seems to be mechanical back pain, more related to posture while sleeping.
For pain and spasm to go you have to do back exercises to relive the spasm associated with this. Doing hot fomentation and applying muscle relaxant gel will also be helpful in relieving the spasm.
Correct your posture while sitting. Take frequent breaks during your work.
Lie on hard bed. Avoid forward bending and lifting heavy weight.
You can take anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen to relieve pain.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
follow-up from my question earlier. I drank some water and the tightness has gone away.
Brief Answer:
can be related to dehydration
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If the tightness decreased on drinking water then can be related to a muscle spasm caused by dehydration or an electrolyte imbalance
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
can be related to dehydration
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If the tightness decreased on drinking water then can be related to a muscle spasm caused by dehydration or an electrolyte imbalance
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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