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My wife has strange muscle pains
She is suffering from back pain since 2 years and the pain rediates from left lower to upper upto shoulder and it increases whenever she gets strain and she feels pain below the skin as she feels pain when applying gel also. We took x-ray, blood tests, bone density test and MRI and all looks normal and she used so many vitamin, calcium and other prescribed tablets but no use. She also tried, Ayurvedic medicine and massage treatment but nothing helped. On top of this, 1 yr ago she got foot sprain due to twisting and all tests (X-ray and CT) looks normal but pain not coming down completely but exercises helped little. Recently, she got hand palm pain as she hit the wall while slipping on stairs, which is also not going. We met so many doctors but not much improvement. Please advise.
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As she is an IT professional, the sitting that she has been doing is the root cause. She is developing weakness of the muscles which feel overworked when used. The more she will rest the more pains she will have.
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office ergonomics or WFH ergonomics and mobile ergonomics with domestic activities modifications has to be implemented ASAP. identify risk factors that are responsible for the muscle health going down. work on stretching exercises. lifestyle changes to reduce the influence of sitting.
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We can do a teleconsultation if you want.
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What your wife age
And did she tried physio therpy. Good physiotherpy will help her alot. Not just doing excersies
Pain Trigger point should be released and can be done by good trained physiotherapist
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learn those excersies and continue at home three to four time per day for 3 month.
apply hot fomentation there thrice per day for 20 min
apply volini gel thrice per day
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Share the blood test reports. Start with back and neck exercises , walk daily , maintain a good posture. Ideal will be to consult for clinical evaluation.
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Dr. Nithin Vadlamudi
Orthopedist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi there,
This is a very common problem, where in the muscles and joints of the spine starts hurting. It is due to external stress and strain on the back, and that is the reason all tests look normal. Needs a lot of rest and once that settles down strengthen by exercises. Also a few specific physiotherapy also helps.
Kind Regards.
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Dr. D. Shrinivas
Orthopedist
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
Many symptoms described.
Some unrelated to other.I would advise a proper clinical examination.
Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is possible in a scientific manner.
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visit an Orthopaedic surgeon for clinical evaluation.
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I recommend any tests after clinical examination ,which are relevant to the patient.
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