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How Can Pain In The Lower Back And Neck Be Treated?
Question: I have having pain in my lower back and neck area
Brief Answer:
Needs few more related details,
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query in HealthcareMagic,
I would like to know a few more details related in order to comment on:
- how long since your symptoms have started?
- any history of fall or trauma?
- when does the pain aggravate and when does it subside?
- does your occupation involve prolonged hours of standing or sitting?
- have you done any tests for serum calcium, vitamin D and blood count? If so kindly upload your reports.
Kindly revert back with your answers,
Regards
Needs few more related details,
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query in HealthcareMagic,
I would like to know a few more details related in order to comment on:
- how long since your symptoms have started?
- any history of fall or trauma?
- when does the pain aggravate and when does it subside?
- does your occupation involve prolonged hours of standing or sitting?
- have you done any tests for serum calcium, vitamin D and blood count? If so kindly upload your reports.
Kindly revert back with your answers,
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
I work in finance department so have to sit in front of laptop for hours . But I cant change that as its part of my job . It is since last one month . It pains throughout the day and increases when I go to sleep.
I have not got any of the above reports done
I have not got any of the above reports done
Brief Answer:
Explained below,
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back,
From the description that you have provided, it could either be muscle related or spine related. Prolonged inappropriate postures can cause this.
I would suggest you to do the following:
- Regular timed breaks in between your work, so that you can relax your muscles.
- Make use of a back or neck cushion while you work.
- Hot water bag application before you go to sleep. You may also choose to apply ice over the affected areas, as this also helps in relieving inflammation.
- It would be worthwhile for you to go for a Xray scan to get a proper look at the spine and to exactly locate the problem.
- Also consider physiotherapy options and exercise then regularly.
- You may also consider taking muscle relaxants for acute pain.
- Also check your serum calcium, vitamin D and blood count.
I hope this helps,
Please feel free to discuss further or else kindly close the query and share your positive feedback,
Regards
Explained below,
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back,
From the description that you have provided, it could either be muscle related or spine related. Prolonged inappropriate postures can cause this.
I would suggest you to do the following:
- Regular timed breaks in between your work, so that you can relax your muscles.
- Make use of a back or neck cushion while you work.
- Hot water bag application before you go to sleep. You may also choose to apply ice over the affected areas, as this also helps in relieving inflammation.
- It would be worthwhile for you to go for a Xray scan to get a proper look at the spine and to exactly locate the problem.
- Also consider physiotherapy options and exercise then regularly.
- You may also consider taking muscle relaxants for acute pain.
- Also check your serum calcium, vitamin D and blood count.
I hope this helps,
Please feel free to discuss further or else kindly close the query and share your positive feedback,
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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