Suggest Treatment For Stiffness In Neck And Back Ache

Posted on Thu, 19 Feb 2015

Question: I have been having stiffness in neck and back ache from last few weeks. I have laptop in office for work and appears that is causing this problem. Please advice what i can do to overcome this problem. Will getting a monitor which would change my posture to look at the horizontal level help? Please advice?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regular neck and back strengthening exercises.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

I understand your concern regarding neck and back ache since few weeks. It is commonly seen in people working continuously over system for long durations.

Following the given measures would help in relieving your symptoms:
1. Maintain proper postures while working. Make sure you sit with proper back and arm support.
2. Raise your laptop to your eye level.
3. Rotate your neck clockwise and anti clockwise for 10 to 15 mins every hour or so.
4. Take 10 mins break from work every hour or so.
5. Walk around, stretch your arms and legs frequently in between.
6. Analgesics like Paracetamol or Ibuprofen for 3 to 4 days along with application of analgesic spray like volini and hot fomentation with hot water bag will help in reducing back ache.
7. Follow regular physical exercise routine.

You can also find different type of exercises for neck and back over the net. Please go through them too.

Hope this answers your query. If any further clarifications, will be happy to help you.

Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (30 minutes later)

Thanks Dr XXXXXXX for prompt reply. I check with office services team for me to raise your laptop to your eye level, i would need separate monitor or laptop docking station. For office to provide this they would need doctor prescription stating that i need any of these devices.

Can you please provide prescription so that i can submit the same (scan copy or e-copy or pdf) in office to get those device so that i can work without current issue of neck pain exaggerating?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can take a print out of this discussion.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry. Due to policy of the company, I won't be able to provide you any prescription.

If it helps, you can take a print of the conversation and show it to the services team or can see a local doctor for the prescription.

Wish you a good day.

Regards.

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