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Lower back pain
Since lockdown, I tend to do lot of house hold chores. Like standing in kitchen for longs hours. And I'm also working on my laptop 8 to 10 hrs a day either on bed or on floor. I'm witnessing frequent lower back pain which will subside only if I lie down for a while. Please suggest.
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Hello dear
I have been witnessing a lot of patients like you amidst this lockdown.
The domestic help is gone and we need to manage everything ourselves.
Now one thing you must understand that this weakness in your back has been there for pretty long and has manifested now because of increased work load.
So you need to be screened for vitamin deficiencies and supplemented adequately.
Also your ergonomics need to be corrected and back muscles strengthening exercises to be started.
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Consult online or in person if based in delhi
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This is very common especially in people who sit for a long time. It's very important to take care of the posture , avoid sitting for more than 45 min at a stretch , walk daily 50 min and do back strengthening exercises. Hot packs and ointment will help . Desktop is a better option .
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Start exercise, strengthening and stretching core, back exercise
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Take Hot fomentation to lower back twice a day
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Dr. Kritesh Mishra
Orthopedist
12 yrs exp
Meerut
You are most probably suffering from Mechanical Low backache. Avoid forward bending and lifting heavy weights. Spinal extension exercises will help in strengthening the back muscles. U can take some mild painkiller as and when required.
Regards
Dr Kritesh Mishra
MS Ortho
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consult an Orthopedist
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Dr. Amitabh Gupta
Neurosurgeon
26 yrs exp
Delhi
Keep up with work but not fitness is they reason.
Take care of your work place.
Need to know proper position of laptop and posture.
Keep ur spine fit by exercises.
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avoid prolonged sitting
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Daily walks. If still issues can consult.
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Dr. Joseph George
Orthopedist
7 yrs exp
Kottayam
Your back pain could be a result of poor posture and improper seating conditions when you are working from home. Some easy modifications to your workplace and exercises could help you.
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Ortho surgeon consult
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